IFO location
IFO Institute for Surface Technology, Schwäbisch Gmünd
The IFO Group’s main site: independent testing, certification and quality assurance for over 30 years.
IFO Institute for Surface Technology GmbH
Address
19 Alexander-von-Humboldt-Straße,
73529 Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany
73529 Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany
Phone
+49 7171 10407-0Email
info@ifo-gmbh.deIndependent audits for over 30 years
For over 30 years, the IFO Institute for Surface Technology, based at its main site in Schwäbisch Gmünd, has been synonymous with independent testing, certification and quality assurance. As a neutral and accredited centre of laboratory expertise, we test and evaluate coatings and coating systems for a range of industries and applications.
In doing so, we combine sound laboratory work with practical experience. We understand the requirements throughout the entire process chain and consider coatings not only in the laboratory, but also in their specific application environment.
In doing so, we combine sound laboratory work with practical experience. We understand the requirements throughout the entire process chain and consider coatings not only in the laboratory, but also in their specific application environment.
Our departments at this site
Laboratory tests and analyses of coatings and coating systems
Material and component testing
Determination of residual contamination on components
Loss assessment reports and commissioned reports
Industry-oriented and application-oriented research
Corrosion and climate tests
Testing and evaluation of coating systems
Coating inspections
Certifications and Quality Assurance
Tests and expert assessments carried out by the Institute for Surface Technology’s laboratory, which is accredited to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 – for all organic and metallic coating systems.
Certification and monitoring of coating companies by the certification body accredited and notified in accordance with DIN EN ISO/IEC 17065.
Practical throughout the entire process chain
We come from the industry and think from the customer’s perspective. That is why we look not just at individual tests, but at the entire process chain: from the architect and designer, through the coater, right through to subsequent cleaning and maintenance.
Your contact persons
At our main site, the laboratory, certification body and expert assessment services are all housed under one roof, meaning you can contact the relevant specialist directly for any enquiry.
Your exam begins with an interview.
Please let us know what the matter is. We’ll discuss with you how we can support you on site.