Plasnomic unveils plastic repair testing programme
Plasnomic has launched an industry-first testing and validation programme to define OEM-aligned standards in automotive plastic repair.
The programme aims to standardise plastic repair, improve repair quality, reduce costs, and support more sustainable outcomes across the collision industry.
It begins with benchmarking polypropylene weld materials against OEM substrates, with materials from over a dozen global suppliers evaluated across five critical performance areas: weldability; sandability; blendability; structural strength; and impact resistance.
A key focus is blendability, which is the ability for repair material to seamlessly fuse back into the original plastic without fillers, enabling higher-quality repairs, faster cycle times, and OEM-level performance.
Testing is conducted through a leading ISO-accredited US laboratory, with results independently validated.
Mario Dimovski, head of the Plasnomic Global Plastic Repair Alliance Council, said:
“Plastic repair has lacked a clear, evidence-based standard for too long. What we are building at Plasnomic is the industry’s foundation, where every product, process, and repair method is validated through real data, not assumptions. This is a defining moment as we move toward OEM-aligned, safe, and scalable plastic repair globally.”
