DELO colleages present the new received IATF certificate

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Markets | Apr 15, 2026

IATF Certification Confirms Highest Standards

DELO meets the highest international quality standards in the automotive industry—certified by DEKRA to IATF 16949

Automotive manufacturers rightfully place the highest demands on their suppliers. Nothing less than user safety and vehicle longevity under extreme loads is at stake. Quality standards in the automotive industry therefore require seamless evidence of process safety and continuous improvement.

DELO is now certified according to the international quality management standard IATF 16949 by DEKRA Certification GmbH. This recognition confirms our adhesives and products automotive manufacturer competence at the highest level.

Based on ISO 9001:2015

What does IATF 16494 certification mean?

The IATF certification is based on the proven ISO 9001:2015 and extends it with specific automotive requirements. DELO thus meets the strictest international standards for adhesive solutions in vehicle production.

Our certification covers the following core areas:

  • Ensuring supply capability for leading automotive manufacturers
  • Error prevention through preventive measures and secure processes
  • Continuous improvement of system, process, and product quality
  • Fulfillment of industry-specific requirements of the automotive industry

What benefits does this bring our customers?

As an IATF 16949 certified adhesive manufacturer, we guarantee automotive supplier quality at international top level. Our customers benefit from highest process safety and consistently excellent product quality.

The certification confirms:

  • Standard compliance according to highest international standards
  • Commitment to quality excellence in all production processes
  • Reliable partnership for demanding automotive projects
  • Traceability and documentation according to automotive standards

Process optimization through systematic quality management

The IATF-compliant quality management system enables us to implement preventive quality assurance instead of reactive error correction. Through continuous improvement, we permanently optimize our adhesive solutions for automotive applications.

Conclusion

The successful IATF certification underlines our competence as a reliable partner for the automotive industry. Our customers receive adhesive solutions that meet the highest international quality standards of the automotive industry and are permanently optimized through continuous improvement.

The DEKRA certification confirms our commitment to excellence in all automotive areas. With this recognition, we strengthen our position as technology leader for demanding adhesive applications in the automotive sector.

Our automotive experts for IATF-compliant adhesive solutions will be happy to consult you for your applications.

Colleagues from DELO holding the new IATF certificate

DEKRA certifies that DELO meets the highest international quality standards in the automotive industry—audited in accordance with IATF 16949

DEKRA seal for IATF 16949

IATF certification based on ISO 9001:2015, certified by DEKRA Certification GmbH

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