ROME, NY – EOS/ESD Association, Inc. (ESDA) completed a Product Qualification Laboratory Certification with Canmax Technologies Co., Ltd., Suzhou, China.

Companies that earn the Product Qualification Laboratory Certification meet the requirements for establishing, implementing, and maintaining an electrostatic discharge (ESD) product qualification laboratory that conduct ESD product qualification measurements on materials and control items generally used within an ESD control program, according to ANSI/ESD S20.20 standards.

Lisa Pimpinella, Executive Director of ESDA said, “Having established our organization’s second product qualification laboratory certification, we are excited to have worked with Canmax Technologies Co., Ltd. This laboratory certification gives Canmax the edge over its competition and the recognition it deserves in the area of ESD control.”

The audit that was performed verified that Canmax Technologies Co., Ltd. has the procedures, equipment, environment, and personnel to perform testing according to ANSI/ESD Standard Test Methods. Their certification meets these following standards:

  1. ANSI/ESD STM9.1–2022 – Footwear and Foot Grounders – Resistive Characterization
  2. ANSI/ESD STM11.11–2022 – Surface Resistance Measurements of Planar Materials
  3. ANSI/ESD STM11.12–2021 – Volume Resistance Measurements of Planar Materials
  4. ANSI/ESD STM11.13–2021 – Two-Point Resistance Measurement
  5. ANSI/ESD STM11.31–2018 – Evaluating the Performance of Electrostatic Discharge Shielding Materials – Bags

Canmax is a diversified group of companies, and it has established itself as an industry leader in the ESD Control & Cleanroom Contamination Control field since 1997. With a strong foundation in R&D, Canmax is appointed as the only research and engineering partner to the Chinese Academy of Engineering in the static control industry. This appointment not only recognizes Canmax’s commitment to technical excellence, it underscores the company’s will to give back to the industry, offering services that benefit the industry.

CS Tay of Canmax said, "I would like to first congratulate the team at our laboratory as this milestone is a testament to their dedication and professionalism. Our assurance to our customers is our commitment to adhere to the strictest of standards when performing testing in accordance with ANSI/ESD methodologies. We thank the Association for their guidance and confidence as we look to expand the scope of our testing activities in the near future."

Earning the Product Qualification Laboratory Certification gives companies global recognition in the industry and confidence in their services. It also gives them the opportunity to meet regulatory requirements, manage risks effectively, expand international opportunities, and foster a culture of quality.

For more information about EOS/ESD Association, Inc., please refer to www.esda.org, social media presences on Facebook and LinkedIn, or contact Lisa Pimpinella, Executive Director via e-mail at lpimpinella@esda.org, or call (315) 339-6937.

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