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Dominic Tilgner, Director Advancerd Materials and Applications (Source: Meraxis) |
Meraxis is taking over the accredited testing laboratories from the REHAU Group. The company is thus expanding its portfolio to include independent and internationally comparable testing services.
The laboratory network at the Rehau site comprises more than 500 established test procedures, 64 of which are accredited methods. A total of six core areas are covered: chemical analysis, physical-mechanical testing, compounding and test specimen production, weathering and climate testing, microscopy, and surface characterization. “We support plastics processors who are under high time and cost pressure to qualify new materials more quickly. By combining consulting, material procurement and production, and accompanying material testing, we can make the path from idea to finished product much more efficient,” says Dr. Stefan Girschik, Chief Executive Officer at Meraxis.
The laboratory portfolio covers the entire chain from raw material characterization to product qualification. In a laboratory space of around 1,250 m², the experienced team develops formulations, characterizes materials, and tests components. This includes initial sampling for the automotive industry and application-related testing of furniture surfaces or industrial products. Depending on requirements, tests are carried out on standardized test specimens as well as on real components or functional samples, for example, as part of approvals or practical tests.
Comprehensive testing methods and recognized standards
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Dr. Stefan Girschi, CEO Meraxis |
The laboratories conduct tests in accordance with international standards and customer requirements, for example from leading automotive manufacturers such as the VW Group, Stellantis, or Mercedes-Benz Group, industrial partners, or raw material suppliers. This includes mechanical tests (e.g., tensile strength, impact strength), thermal tests (e.g., VICAT, climate change tests), chemical analyses, and aging and media resistance tests. The test results can be directly incorporated into OEM approval processes, as the laboratories operate in accordance with relevant quality assurance requirements (DIN EN ISO 17025:2018).
Another focus is on the standard-compliant testing of recyclates, composites, and plastics. In this way, Meraxis supports polymer converters in replacing virgin material with recyclates without compromising on quality or process reliability.
"The laboratory ideally complements Meraxis' full-service portfolio. We contribute independent testing expertise and more than two decades of experience as an accredited testing laboratory,“ says Dr. Dominic Tilgner, Director of Advanced Materials and Applications at Meraxis. ”Together, we offer customers efficient, standard-compliant qualification of plastics, compounds, recyclates, and coated components."
