What is Gloss?
The following presentation covers numerous aspects of Gloss including: basics of light reflection gloss DOI (distinctness of image) RIQ (…
Senior Material Tester & CEO
M. Sc. Chemistry
ISO/IEC 17025 2017 A2LA (American Association for Laboratory Accreditation)
Quebec Order of Chemists
Association for the Development and Innovation of Chemistry in Quebec (ADICQ)
International Safe Transit Association (ISTA)
Business & Institutional Furniture Manufacturer’s Association
Michel Comtois is an accomplished founder and CEO of Micom Laboratories Inc., an ISO/IEC 17025 (2017) A2LA-accredited independent laboratory specializing in product and material testing services. Before establishing Micom Laboratories in 1999, Michel, who also holds a Master’s degree in Physical Chemistry, gained extensive experience over a 14-year tenure managing departments spanning physical chemistry, physics, mechanical and material testing in research and contract laboratories. This exposure granted him a profound understanding of the intricacies of development and material testing processes.
In addition to his practical experience, Michel has played influential roles on various voluntary technical committees. He notably, served as the chairperson for CAN/CGSB 44.227 and the Head of the Canadian Delegation for ISO TC 136. He also contributed to the following technical committees: CAN/CGSB 44.229, CAN/CGSB 44.232, ANSI/BIFMA X5.1, ANSI/BIFMA X5.5, ANSI/BIFMA X5.6, ANSI/BIFMA X 5.9 ANSI/BIFMA X5.11, ISTA Certification Council.
Leveraging his unique expertise, he has led Micom Laboratories to become a renowned name in its niche, now operating out of a 16,000-square-foot test facility in Montreal, Canada, and serving a diverse customer base with an array of material and product testing services. Follow Michel on LinkedIn
The following presentation covers numerous aspects of Gloss including: basics of light reflection gloss DOI (distinctness of image) RIQ (…
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