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CLOVERDALE PAINT INDUSTRIAL LAB SERVICES

Cloverdale Paint’s Industrial Lab & R&D Services provide comprehensive formulation, testing, and performance validation for customers across construction, mining, forestry, water treatment, and more. Our state-of-the art labs in Surrey, BC and Winnipeg, MB combine ISO 9001-certified quality with advanced capabilities in custom resin development, coating testing, and problem-solving—backed by rapid technical support and tailored solutions.

Technician testing film thickness 
Salt spray testing chamber

A Foundation of Integrity & Innovation

Cloverdale Paint’s Industrial Lab plays a central role in the company’s ongoing commitment to high-performance coatings and responsible product innovation. With a foundation built on quality, integrity, and adherence to international standards like ISO 9001:2015, the lab drives both the evolution of coating technologies and ensures that all formulations meet stringent regulatory and environmental requirements. Their structured Stage-Gate development process and internal initiatives such as the “One Leaf” program highlight a disciplined yet forward-thinking approach to research and development. This framework allows the lab to balance customer needs, sustainability objectives, and technological advancement across every project.

Specialized Expertise Driving Custom Solutions

At the core of the lab’s operations is a multi-disciplinary structure composed of specialized business units in polymers, liquid coatings, and powder coatings. Each unit brings unique capabilities to the development cycle. For example, the lab engineers proprietary resin systems that improve attributes like direct-to-metal adhesion, cure speed, and finish durability. Powder coatings, which include both standard and super-durable polyesters, are designed to cure at lower temperatures while still delivering high corrosion resistance—often rivaling traditional two-coat systems. This focus on custom-engineered solutions ensures that Cloverdale can respond to niche industrial needs as well as broader market trends.

Technician matching paint color

Pushing Performance Boundaries

Performance is another key driver of the lab’s work, with a constant emphasis on coatings that are tougher, more efficient to apply, and environmentally progressive. Whether it’s faster dry times, better substrate coverage, or improved UV stability, the lab seeks to raise the bar across all performance indicators. When standard products fall short, the team engages in direct formulation development to meet very specific operational or environmental challenges posed by clients.

Science-Backed Validation & Testing

Underpinning all of this innovation is a robust suite of in-house testing capabilities that validate the performance and durability of each formulation. The lab runs extensive tests for gloss, film thickness, adhesion, flexibility, weather resistance, and corrosion protection, including advanced techniques like cathodic disbondment and QUV accelerated aging. These rigorous protocols ensure that the products developed in the lab not only meet specifications but also deliver in the field—making the lab an essential engine of trust, quality, and competitive edge for Cloverdale’s industrial coating solutions.

VIDEO: Industrial ASTM Tests

0m00sSpecular Gloss Reading
6m57sMeasuring Adhesion by Tape Test
0m56sDry Film Thickness Testing (DFT)
8m55sAccelerated Weathering (Humidity Cabinet) Testing
2m05sSag Resistance Testing
9m51sAccelerated Weathering
3m15sDry Time Testing
10m58sAtlas Cell Testing
4m52sPull-off Adhesion Testing
12m55sSalt Spray Testing
6m15sImpact Resistance Testing
14m23sCathodic Disbondment Testing

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