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US company Plasnomic has announced  that it has launched an industry-first testing and validation program to define OEM-aligned standards in automotive plastic repair, starting with Polypropylene weld.“Plastic repair has lacked a clear, evidence-based standard for too long,” said Mario Dimovski, head of Plasnomic’s Global Plastic Repair Alliance Council. “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.”

Plasnomic representatives said that as the global authority on plastic repair, the organisation is bringing clarity to a historically fragmented space by combining ISO-accredited laboratory testing with real-world repair validation and global council oversight.

This initiative marks a major step toward standardising plastic repair, improving repair quality, reducing costs, and supporting more sustainable outcomes across the collision industry.

The program begins with benchmarking polypropylene weld materials—the foundation of modern bumper repair—against OEM substrates. Materials from over a dozen global suppliers are being evaluated across five critical performance areas:

  • Weldability• Sandability • Blendability • Structural strength • Impact resistance

A key focus is blendability—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 U.S. laboratory, with results independently validated. This is supported by real-world application through Plasnomic’s Technical Ambassador Team, ensuring lab data translates into consistent shop-floor outcomes.

The polypropylene weld is the first of many products and equipment to be tested in the drive to validate plastic repairs. 

About Plasnomic
Plasnomic is a global initiative dedicated to standardising and certifying plastic repair processes in the collision industry. By leveraging advanced materials, cutting-edge technologies, strategic partnerships and sustainability-driven solutions, Plasnomic is committed to redefining the future of plastic repairs and ensuring a consistent, high-quality and environmentally responsible approach to collision repair worldwide.

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