Industrielack AG in Wangen, which belongs to Looser Holding AG, has successfully achieved ISO/TS 16949:2009 certification. This certificate is a key prerequisite for approval as a supplier to the automotive industry and confirms that the company has its processes under control to the highest standard.

Industrielack AG in Wangen (Switzerland), a subsidiary of Looser Holding AG in Arbon (Switzerland), has been awarded ISO/TS 16949 certification. This opens up new opportunities for Industrielack AG to move even further into the automotive manufacturers' supply chain and hence into one of the biggest manufacturing industries. Through the TS standard, which exists worldwide, manufacturers and partners know that they can rely on Industrielack AG to observe high quality and safety standards.

Industrielack AG already contributes to the development of state-of-the-art, safety-relevant vehicle components today. The company produces high functionality coatings at the Wangen location that are used by leading automotive manufacturers.

Hans-Georg Geisel, Managing Director of Industrielack AG, says: «Our employees have shown that they have our processes under control. Precisely as our customers would expect of us, we have created a valuable basis through this certification for pressing ahead with our strategy of growth in the automotive sector.»

About Industrielack AG (ILAG)

ILAG develops and produces functional non-stick and high-performance coatings for consumer goods and technical applications. In the field of consumer goods, these are coating systems for cookware, bakeware and household items, and for technical applications, non-stick and easy-to-clean systems, as well as functional, wear-resistant and corrosion-resistant coatings. ILAG has some 100 employees. The company has its head office in Wangen (Switzerland) and operates a further production facility in Shanghai. With a distribution location in the USA and agencies and business partners in 49 countries, ILAG is extremely well positioned in its main customer markets. www.ilag.ch

About Looser Holding AG

Looser Holding AG is an international industrial holding company headquartered in Arbon (Switzerland). The corporate group is active in the Coatings, Industrial Services, Temperature Control, and Doors sectors. Around 2,250 employees work for the group in 21 operational facilities in Europe, Asia and the U.S.A. Looser Holding AG's registered shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (Main Standard). www.looserholding.com

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