Integrated Coatings Substrates ACT Test Panels offers the widest range of test panel substrates and a full suite of pretreatments, electrocoats, primers, and base-clear or topcoat systems from leading coating manufacturers, with customers able to supply their own materials for testing. This creates sales opportunities to cross-sell coatings and primers and to partner with OEMs and Tier suppliers on development and qualification programs.

OEM Certifications Access Their track record with major automotive OEMs (Chrysler, Ford, GM, Honda, Nissan, Toyota) and alignment to ISO and industry standards provides a clear entry point to pursue new vehicle programs and qualification testing for suppliers and equipment makers requiring validated data and process approvals.

Independent Lab Credentials ISO 9001 manufacturing and ISO 17025 testing accreditation position ACT as a credible, third-party testing partner for pretreatment and paint performance evaluations, enabling upsell of testing services and data packages to supply chains that require validated results.

Global Standards Compliance ACT’s offerings conform to ISO, ASTM, SAE, DIN, JIS, MIL and automotive OEM standards, supporting global clients who need cross-border compliance data and standardized testing across regions.

Partnership Growth There is growth potential through partnerships with coating manufacturers, lubricant and sealer suppliers, and material providers to co-develop testing programs, expand substrate and coating options, and reach new markets from their Hillsdale, Michigan base.