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Canatu Extends IATF 16949:2016 Certification

IATF 16949:2016 certification is the international standard for Automotive Quality Management System.

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Contributing Editor, Coatings World and Ink World

Canatu Plc has successfully extended its IATF 16949:2016 certification for its manufacturing facility in Vantaa, Finland. The renewed certification, awarded by the International Automotive Task Force (IATF), reflects the company’s commitment to maintaining robust quality management system in line with the requirements of the global automotive industry.

IATF 16949:2016 is one of the most widely recognized standards for automotive quality management system, outlining best practices for ensuring consistent product quality, risk management, and continuous improvement. The certification was originally granted to Canatu in 2022 and has now been extended following a comprehensive audit process. The extended certificate is valid until April 2028.

“We are proud to have our IATF 16949:2016 certification extended. This achievement validates our consistent focus on quality and our capability to meet the stringent demands of the automotive industry. It reinforces our position as a trusted partner in delivering innovative solutions,” says Juha Kokkonen, CEO of Canatu.

The IATF standard specifies requirements for Automotive QMS covering multiple themes from customer requirements, product design, process approach, production management, leadership, risk management to systematic quality thinking within the organization. Every mass production and R&D project is evaluated against the standard and customer specific requirements.

Canatu has been mass producing CNT products for the automotive industry since 2015, and for the semiconductor industry since 2021. Since 2015, Canatu has delivered more than 1.1 million sensors with zero field returns.

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