~ Center supporting Indian plumbing major Ashirvad Pipes receives prestigious ISO 17025 certification
~Highest level of accreditation for research laboratories in India recognising commitment to quality and excellence

National, January 29, 2024 – The National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) has awarded Aliaxis Research and Technology Center Asia Laboratory in Bengaluru, India (Ashirvad Pipes Private Limited R&T Laboratory) the International Organization for Standardization ISO 17025 accreditation.
Aliaxis Research and Technology Center Asia Laboratory, the research lab supporting Ashirvad Pipes, an Aliaxis company and India’s leading provider of advanced plastic piping systems for diverse applications, has received this certification. This milestone strengthens credibility among customers and allows the laboratory to independently produce certified results, and bring new products to markets faster. This is the highest level of accreditation for research laboratories granted by the Government of India. It is recognised by organisations in the private and public sectors and reinforces customer confidence in the quality and reliability of the laboratory’s testing and validation processes.
“This prestigious honour is a direct testament to our continued leadership in product quality, and commitment to excellence through research and innovation. The certification enhances customer confidence in our ability to deliver the highest standards, and opens up a world of opportunity to serve new customers and markets,” said Arvind Chandra, Divisional CEO, Aliaxis India.

The results from accredited laboratories are used extensively by regulators for the public benefit in the provision of services that promote an unpolluted environment, safe food, clean water, energy, health, and social care services. “This formal recognition at the highest level reflects the robust quality management systems and processes followed by our testing and validation vertical, at our laboratory which is one of only three such centres at Aliaxis globally. I’m proud of what our team has achieved, and look forward to introducing innovative solutions that help solve today’s water and energy challenges,” said Shireesh Pankaj, Vice President – Research & Technology, Aliaxis India.

The accreditation allows the R&T laboratory to endorse the relevant testing reports by using the NABL symbol and / or claim of accreditation, in accordance with NABL policy. Such endorsed reports enjoy wide acceptance nationally and internationally through the APAC and / or ILAC Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA).

About Ashirvad Pipes by Aliaxis
Ashirvad Pipes, an Aliaxis group company, is India’s leading provider of advanced plastic piping systems for residential, commercial, infrastructure, industrial, and agricultural use. The world’s largest manufacturer of CPVC and uPVC pipes and fittings, Ashirvad has grown into a global, integrated ‘Tank to Tap’ provider of comprehensive water management solutions, exporting to over 30 countries. Headquartered in Bengaluru, the company’s 5000-strong team spans sales, manufacturing and distribution facilities. Its state-of-the-art Research and Technology Center in Bangalore is one of three such facilities in Aliaxis globally.
Aliaxis is a global leader in advanced piping systems for building, infrastructure, industrial and agriculture applications. The company provides communities around the world with sustainable innovative solutions for water and energy, leading the industry in a way that anticipates the rapidly evolving needs of its customers and of society. Headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, Aliaxis is present in over 40 countries with over 15000 employees.

For more information, please contact:
Sunitha Pai
Aliaxis India/ Ashirvad Pipes
Email: sunitha.pai@aliaxis.com
Tel: +918296738509