“We support plastics processors who are under high time and cost pressure to qualify new materials more quickly,” said Dr Stefan Girschik, chief executive officer at Meraxis. “By combining consulting material procurement and production and accompanying material testing we can make the path from idea to finished product much more efficient.”

The laboratory portfolio covers the full chain from raw material characterization to product qualification. Operating within approximately 1,250 m² of laboratory space, the team develops formulations characterizes materials and tests components including application-specific evaluations for automotive furniture and industrial products. Testing can be conducted on standardized specimens or real components depending on customer requirements.

The laboratories conduct testing in accordance with international standards and customer specifications including requirements from automotive manufacturers industrial partners and raw material suppliers. Testing capabilities include mechanical thermal chemical aging and media resistance assessments and operate in compliance with DIN EN ISO 17025:2018 quality assurance standards.

Another focus of the laboratory services is standard-compliant testing of recyclates composites and plastics to support the replacement of virgin materials without compromising quality or process reliability.

“The laboratory ideally complements Meraxis’ full-service portfolio,” said Dr Dominic Tilgner, director of advanced materials and applications at Meraxis. “Together we offer customers efficient standard-compliant qualification of plastics compounds recyclates and coated components.”

Expanded testing and qualification services continue to support material selection and performance evaluation across Raw Materials and polymer supply chains.