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New Bombardier Approval for Micom Laboratories

Montreal, July 30, 2024—Laboratoires Micom is proud to announce that we recently obtained new approvals from Bombardier. These approvals strengthen our position as a leader in product and material testing for the aerospace industry.

Approval Details

Recognized for its corrosion and coating tests, Laboratoires Micom has obtained the following approvals from Bombardier.

Classification A – Subcontractors, according to QD 4.6-40 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS FOR SUPPLIERS

  • This classification demonstrates that we meet Bombardier’s strict quality and performance standards for subcontractors. It validates our ability to provide reliable, high-quality services essential to Bombardier projects.

BAERD GEN-018 ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS FOR LABORATORIES – Field 5 Specialized Testing, as per capability list

This test is important for assessing the durability of materials in corrosive environments in order to extend product life and reliability.

  • BAERD GEN-018 Champ 5E: Evaluation of Paint

Paint evaluation is important to ensure that products’ protective coatings meet performance and aesthetic standards.

See Micom’s official Bombardier approval letter.

Maintenance of The Approval

In order to maintain this approval, Micom Laboratories pledges to comply with the following conditions:

  • Quality and compliance: We pledge to continue complying with QD 4.6-40 quality requirements for suppliers, integrating continuous improvement processes, and investing in state-of-the-art technologies.
  • Delivery Performance: We are committed to meeting delivery deadlines and ensuring that our services are provided without interruption through rigorous planning and effective resource management.

The Beginning of a Great Collaboration

These approvals mark the beginning of a promising and lasting relationship with Bombardier. We look forward to contributing and collaborating to the improvement of Bombardier’s products through our material testing services, so that they meet the high standards of Bombardier and the aerospace industry in general.

“We are extremely proud of these approvals from Bombardier. It confirms that we are serious about providing quality, value-added testing services. Such an achievement can only encourage us to continue to evolve and improve our activities to meet the high expectations of our customers. – Michel Comtois, President of Micom Laboratories

For further information, please contact Michel Comtois at info@micomlab.com.


About Micom Laboratories

Micom Laboratories excels in material testing. Our precision and reliability help our customers improve the quality and durability of their products. We work with a wide range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, and electronics, to optimize their performance and meet current standards. Our testing services include corrosion testing, accelerated aging testing, coating testing, UV testing, and more. We invite you to browse our website for more information on our laboratory testing services.

About Bombardier

As one of the world’s leading players in the aeronautics industry, Bombardier is well known for its aircraft innovation and world-class product quality. Notable achievements include the Global and Challenger business jets, as well as the CRJ and C Series (now Airbus A220) commercial aircraft. The company maintains high-quality standards in all its operations. Visit Bombardier’s website for more information.

Michel Comtois

Michel Comtois

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

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