Q-Lab Resolves Trademark and Copyright Dispute with Qualitest International Inc. and Qualitest USA LC ("Qualitest")
Posted: 10/31/2023 Q-Lab, a global leader in weathering and corrosion equipment and services, is pleased to announce that it has successfully resolved a trademark and copyright dispute with Qualitest International Inc. and Qualitest USA LC (“Qualitest”).

Q-Lab leads development of first international standard for material durability testing with UVC light
Posted: 3/27/2023 ASTM International has recently announced the publication of ASTM G224, Standard Practice for Operating UVC Lamp Apparatus for Exposure of Materials.

Q-FOG Cyclic Corrosion Testers Now Feature Dual Color Touchscreens and Compatibility with Ford/Volvo Standards
Posted: 9/9/2021 Q-FOG Cyclic Corrosion Testers Now Feature Dual Color Touchscreens and Compatibility with Ford/Volvo Standards

Q-Lab Announces UVC Testing Capabilities at Accelerated Contract Test Services Facilities
Posted: 8/4/2021 Q-Lab is pleased to announce the addition of UVC testing capabilities to both our Florida (USA) and Saarbrücken (Germany) ISO 17025-accredited contract test laboratories. Testing is performed using our newest model, the QUV/uvc accelerated weathering tester.

Q-Lab Receives 8th Top Workplaces Award by The Plain Dealer
Posted: 6/29/2021 Q-Lab is honored to have once again been named by the Plain Dealer as a Top Workplace for 2021!

Q-Lab Announces Launch of Rapid Ramp Heater for Q-FOG Corrosion Test Chambers
Posted: 2/10/2021 Q-Lab Corporation, a global leader in corrosion test equipment, is excited to announce the launch of their new corrosion test chamber — the Q-FOG CRH with Rapid Ramp Heater capabilities (-HSCR model).

Q-Lab’s Michael Crewdson Honored with Top Annual Award of Merit from ASTM International Weathering Committee
Posted: 2/4/2021 Q-Lab is proud to announce that Michael Crewdson, Technical Director for Testing Services, has been honored with the Award of Merit by ASTM International.

Q-Lab Announces Launch of QUV/uvc Accelerated Weathering Tester
Posted: 2/3/2021 Q-Lab Announces Launch of QUV/uvc Accelerated Weathering Tester

Q-Lab Mourns the Loss of Chandru of Venture Technologies
Posted: 1/12/2021 It is with great sadness that we inform the public of the passing of Chandru, General Manager of Venture Technologies, Q-Lab's long-standing distribution partner in India.

Q-SUN Xe-3-HS Xenon Test Chamber Approved to Run Joint Renault Nissan standard RNES-B-00088
Posted: 9/25/2020 Q-Lab is happy to announce approval of the Q-SUN Xe-3-HS by Renault to perform testing according to the joint Renault Nissan standard RNES-B-00088.

Q-Lab's China Accelerated Lab Earns ISO 17025 Accreditation
Posted: 8/13/2020 Q-Lab is proud to announce their accelerated testing laboratory in Shanghai, China is now accredited to ISO 17025.

Q-Lab Named a Top Workplace for the Sixth Year in a Row
Posted: 7/1/2020 Q-Lab Corporation is thrilled to announce that we have once again been named a Top Workplace by cleveland.com and the Plain Dealer! 2020 marks our sixth year in a row and seventh year overall.

Q-Lab Launches New Q-SUN “E” Model and Gen 4 QUV Weathering Testers
Posted: 7/1/2020 Q-Lab Corporation, a global leader in accelerated weathering test equipment and test services, is proud to announce the launch of new Q-SUN® “E” model xenon test chambers and Gen-4 QUV® accelerated weathering testers.

Q-Lab’s Sean Fowler Leads Revision of ASTM E3006 Standard for Ultraviolet (UV) Testing of Photovoltaic Modules
Posted: 5/7/2020 ASTM E3006, Standard Practice for Ultraviolet Conditioning of Photovoltaic Modules or Mini-Modules Using a Fluorescent Ultraviolet (UV) Lamp Apparatus, has been revised with a 2020 publication date.

Q-Lab's Bill Tobin Appointed as chair for ASTM Subcommittee.
Posted: 12/19/2019 Q-Lab is pleased to announce that Mr. Bill Tobin was recently appointed as Chair of the ASTM Standards Subcommittee G01.04 on Atmospheric and Aqueous Corrosion Environments.

Q-Lab Announces Launch of New Contract Testing Laboratory in China
Posted: 10/30/2019 Q-Lab Announces Launch of New Contract Testing Laboratory in China

Q-Lab's Jim Regan Receives VISTAGE Chairman's Award
Posted: 9/12/2019 Q-Lab's Jim Regan Receives VISTAGE Chairman's Award

Q-Lab Named a Top Workplace for the Fifth Year in a Row
Posted: 6/17/2019 Q-Lab Corporation is thrilled to announce that we have once again been named a Top Workplace by the Cleveland Plain-Dealer! 2019 marks our fifth year in a row and sixth year overall.

Elle Marcus assists in creating device for local Veterans at the Challenge America Make-A-Thon
Posted: 6/4/2019 Elle Marcus of Q-Lab Corporation creates device for local Veteran at the Challenge America Make-A-Thon in Cleveland.

Q-Lab Corporation’s focus on efficiency translates to loyal customers and higher wages
Posted: 10/23/2018 Q-Lab Corporation’s focus on efficiency translates to loyal customers and higher wages.

Q-Lab Employees Receive Industry Honors
Posted: 7/19/2018 Two Q-Lab employees were recently honored by several standards organizations.

Q-Lab Corporation Celebrates Westlake Police Officers and Firefighters
Posted: 6/29/2018 Q-Lab Corporation recently celebrated its third annual Westlake Police and Firefighters Appreciation Day.

Q-Lab Q-SUN Testers Approved for Ford Automotive Standard BO 116-01
Posted: 5/10/2018 Ford has approved the Q-SUN xenon arc test chamber for its BO 116-01 test method.

Q-Lab Adds New Calibration Accreditations in Germany and China
Posted: 2/2/2018 Q-Lab expands its capabilities worldwide for ISO/IEC 17025 calibration.

Mike Crewdson Elected Vice Chair of ASTM G03 Committee on Weathering and Durability
Posted: 11/10/2017 His two year term begins 1 January 2018.

Hurricane Irma Update
Posted: 9/15/2017 Many people in southern Florida were affected by Hurricane Irma, including Q-Lab. Read more for an update on our Florida facility.

Q-Lab Expanding Several Facilities around the World
Posted: 8/7/2017 Q-Lab is kicking off building and renovation projects at several of its locations.

Q-Lab Convenes First European Automotive Weathering and Corrosion Symposium
Posted: 7/30/2017 Nearly 50 delegates and speakers participated in a full day of sessions.

Q-Lab Named a Top Workplace for the Fourth Time
Posted: 6/20/2017 Q-Lab Corporation has been named a Top Workplace by the Cleveland Plain Dealer for 2017.

Q-Lab Celebrates Local Police and Firefighters
Posted: 5/31/2017 The event was organized to honor the men and women who put their lives at risk every day, in support of Q-Lab’s local community.

Harlan Reid Joins Q-Lab as Director of Operations
Posted: 5/18/2017 Harlan Reid has joined the company as Director of Operations based in Florida.

See Us at the European Coatings Show April 4-6
Posted: 3/30/2017 Q-Lab is located in Hall 5, Stand 143

Q-Lab’s Brad Reis Elected Chair of ASTM Subcommittee for Paints & Coatings
Posted: 3/14/2017 Mr. Brad Reis has been elected Chairman of the ASTM Subcommittee for promoting D01.

Q-Lab Named a Top Workplace for 2016
Posted: 7/21/2016 Q-Lab Corporation is pleased to announce The Cleveland Plain Dealer recently named them one of the best businesses to work for in Northeast Ohio for the third time.

Q-Lab’s Gary Cornell Receives ASTM International’s Plastics Committee Award of Merit
Posted: 6/15/2016 Gary Cornell recently received ASTM International’s Committee on Plastics (D20) Award of Merit.

Q-Lab Announces Launch of New Q-PANEL CX Corrosion Coupons
Posted: 4/13/2016 Q-Lab Corporation, a worldwide leader in corrosion and accelerated weathering test equipment and test services, is proud to announce the launch of new Q-PANEL CX corrosion coupons (also known as mass loss coupons).

Q-Lab's Brad Reis Appointed as Vice-Chair for ASTM Sub-Committe on Accelerated Weathering Testing
Posted: 3/16/2016 Q-Lab’s Brad Reis appointed as Vice-Chair for ASTM Sub-Committee on accelerated weathering testing

Q-Lab’s Doug Grossman Receives ASTM G03 Warren Ketola Memorial Award
Posted: 1/27/2016 Q-Lab’s Doug Grossman Receives ASTM G03 Warren Ketola Memorial Award

Q-Lab’s Exclusive Representative in Malaysia Opens New Office
Posted: 9/22/2015 Q-Lab’s Exclusive Representative in Malaysia Opens New Office

Q-Lab Corporation Celebrates Milestones in China
Posted: 7/31/2015 Q-Lab China office marks 10 years and becoming a Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise in China.

Q-Lab Named a Top Workplace Again for 2015
Posted: 6/22/2015 Q-Lab Corporation was named a top workplace in northeast Ohio for 2015.

Q-Lab’s Exclusive Representative in Brazil Wins Paint & Pintura Award
Posted: 5/20/2015 Mast, Q-Lab's representative in Brazil, was chosen by Paint & Pintura Magazine as the best Lab Equipment Supplier in the local paint market.

Q-Lab’s Sean Fowler Appointed as Vice-Chair for ISO Standards Committee on Corrosion
Posted: 4/28/2015 Q-Lab, the worldwide leader in accelerated weathering equipment and outdoor exposure test services, is pleased to announce that Mr. Sean Fowler was recently appointed as Vice-Chairman of the US Technical Advisory Group of TC156 for ISO. This group focuses on the corrosion of metals and alloys.

Q-Lab’s Gary Cornell Elected as Vice-Chair of SAE Committee
Posted: 3/26/2015 Q-Lab's Gary Cornell elected Vice-Chair of SAE Textile and Flexible Plastics Committee.

Q-Lab Announces Launch of Arabic Language Website
Posted: 2/17/2015 Q-Lab announces the launch of a new Arabic language website atwww.q-lab.com/ar-sa/.

Q-Lab’s Brad Reis Elected as Chair of ASTM Subcommittee on Paints and Coatings
Posted: 1/28/2015 Brad Reis was recently elected as Chairman of ASTM’s Subcommittee D01.27.

Daktronics Expands Reliability Testing With Outdoor Test Sites Via Q-Lab
Posted: 1/22/2015 Daktronics has taken the first step in expanding the reliability testing of LED display products by collaborating with Q-Lab Corporation

Q-Lab’s Gary Cornell Elected as Chair of ASTM Subcommittee on Plastics
Posted: 12/8/2014 Gary Cornell of Q-Lab Corporation was recently elected as Chairman of ASTM’s Subcommittee D20.61. This group is the TAG (Technical Advisory Group) to ISO TC61, the ISO standards committee on Plastics.

Q-Lab Announces New Corrosion Contract Testing Capabilities
Posted: 10/16/2014 Q-Lab Corporation's accredited testing facilities in Florida and Germany now offer contract testing services for corrosion tests requiring relative humidity control.

Get Free Content About Weathering
Posted: 10/10/2014 View our free webinar "Essentials of Weathering" when you create a new account on q-lab.com.

Q-Lab Announces Launch of Russian Language Website
Posted: 9/10/2014 Q-Lab's weathering website is now available in Russian.

ASTM International Plastics Committee Honors Gary Cornell with Excellence Award
Posted: 9/3/2014 ASTM International Committee D20 on Plastics has presented its Award of Excellence to Gary Cornell, quality and standards manager at Q-Lab Corp.

New Q-FOG CRH Cyclic Corrosion Tester with Relative Humidity Control
Posted: 4/1/2014 Q-Lab Corporation announces the launch of the new Q-FOG CRH cyclic corrosion tester with relative humidity control.

Q-Lab Announces Launch of Polish Language Website
Posted: 2/28/2014 Q-Lab launches Polish version of their weathering website.

Q-Lab Announces Launch of Finnish Language Website
Posted: 1/20/2014 Q-Lab announces the launch of a new Finnish language website at www.q-lab.com/fi-fi/.

Q-Lab Announces Launch of Portuguese Language Website
Posted: 10/3/2013 Q-Lab Announces Launch of Portuguese Language Website

Q-Lab Offers Complimentary Copies of ASTM D7869 for Automotive Weathering Testing
Posted: 8/26/2013 Q-Lab Corporation, the global leader in weathering testing, is excited to offer customers a complimentary electronic copy of the newly published ASTM D7869 standard, “Standard Practice for Xenon Arc Exposure Test with Enhanced Light and Water Exposure for Transportation Coatings.”

Q-Lab Announces Launch of Turkish Language Website
Posted: 8/20/2013 Q-Lab's weathering website is now in Turkish!

Q-Lab Announces the 2013 Shanghai International Automotive Weathering Technology Symposium
Posted: 8/6/2013 The 2013 Shanghai International Automotive Weathering Technology Symposium organized by Q-Lab will be held on 12 September 2013.

Q-Lab Announces Launch of Dutch Language Website
Posted: 5/20/2013 Q-Lab, the worldwide leader in accelerated weathering test equipment and outdoor exposure test services, is pleased to announce the launch of a new Dutch language website.

Dr. Andreas Giehl Joins Q-Lab as Technical & Standards Director
Posted: 4/15/2013 Dr. Andreas Giehl Joins Q-Lab as Technical & Standards Director

Q-Lab's European Accelerated Lab Is Now Fully Accredited
Posted: 12/19/2012 Q-Lab's European Accelerated Lab Is Now Fully Accredited

Q-Lab’s Smrithi Kumar to Chair AATCC Lightfastness & Weathering RA 50 Committee
Posted: 11/21/2012 Q-Lab’s Smrithi Kumar to Chair AATCC Lightfastness & Weathering RA 50 Committee

Q-Lab Announces Launch of Japanese Language Website
Posted: 11/21/2012 Q-Lab Announces Launch of Japanese Language Website

Q-Lab Announces Three New Products
Posted: 11/14/2012 Q-Lab Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of three new exciting products in the field of weathering and light stability testing.

QUV and Q-SUN Weathering Testers Now Speak Five Languages
Posted: 10/29/2012 QUV and Q-SUN Weathering Testers Now Speak French, Spanish, Italian, German and English

Q-Lab Announces Launch of Korean Language Website
Posted: 10/1/2012 Q-Lab,the worldwide leader in accelerated weathering test equipment and outdoor exposure test services, is pleased to announce the launch of a new Korean language website at www.q-lab.com/ko-kr.

Q-Lab Introduces New Q-PANEL Automotive Refinish Training System
Posted: 8/13/2012 Q-Lab Corporation is pleased to announce the release of the new Q-PANEL automotive refinish training system.

Q-Lab Announces Launch of New Contract Testing Laboratory in Germany
Posted: 7/31/2012 Q-Lab Announces Launch of New Contract Testing Laboratory in Germany

Q-Lab Named a Top Workplace for 2012
Posted: 6/27/2012 The Cleveland Plain Dealer recently named Q-Lab Corporation one of the top 40 best small businesses to work for in northeast Ohio.

Q-Lab and Add-X Biotech Team up for Time-Lapse Study on Oxo-Biodegradation
Posted: 1/10/2012 Add-X Biotech and Q-Lab Corporation have teamed up to perform the first outdoor weathering test using an oxo-biodegradable plastic bag.

Q-Lab Announces Launch of New Website
Posted: 1/10/2012 Q-Lab, the worldwide leader in accelerated weathering test equipment and outdoor exposure test services, is pleased to announce the launch of our new website at www.q-lab.com.

Q-Lab Holds Successful Symposium in Shanghai on Automotive Weathering
Posted: 9/28/2011 Q-Lab's successful 2011 Shanghai International Automotive Weathering Technology Symposium was attended by about 200 people from 100 different companies, who were able to participate in presentations from nine different industry experts.

Q-LAB Wins Award to Improve Solar PV Module Durability
Posted: 6/3/2011 Q-Lab Corporation and several partners were recently awarded $2.9 million for a Solar-Durability and Lifetime Extension (S-DLE) Center project, as part of the Ohio Third Frontier program.

Ohio Third Frontier Commission awards more than $3.5 million in grants
Posted: 5/25/2011 The Ohio Third Frontier Commission has awarded $2.9 million to a group developing solar technology as well as $642,000 to two internship programs in Northeast Ohio.

2011 Shanghai International Automotive Weathering Technology Symposium
Posted: 5/10/2011 The 2011 Shanghai International Automotive Weathering Technology Symposium organized by Q-Lab and H. J. Unkel Ltd. will be held on 15 September 2011.

Q-Lab Tensile Testing Service
Posted: 5/6/2011 Q-Lab is pleased to announce new tensile testing services at our Florida Outdoor and Accelerated Weathering laboratory facility.

Q-Sun B02 Lightfastness Tester Gains Full Approval by Marks & Spencer Plc in London
Posted: 4/19/2010 Q-Lab Corporation’s newest addition to their expanding Q-Sun range of xenon lightfastness testers, the B02, has been granted full approval recently by Marks & Spencer Plc in London.

New Q-SUN is 400V: No Transformer Needed
Posted: 8/11/2009 The new 400 volt Q-Sun Xenon Test Chamber can be used in any country world wide without a transformer. This equipment improvement is now standard on the Q-Sun Xe-3 models with humidity control. (Other Q-Sun Xe-3 models do not require a transformer).

Marks & Spencer Endorse Q-SUN Lightfastness Testing
Posted: 4/20/2009 Marks & Spencer (M&S) approves the Q-Sun xenon lightfastness tester for C9 and C9A textile testing.