Laykold is made with the most advanced processes in the world
Laykold is manufactured by Sport Group’s manufacturing divisions, Advanced Polymer Technology (APT) in Australia and Pennsylvania, USA and by Polytex in Germany.
These facilities meet ISO 9001 Quality Management and ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems standards. But what does this actually mean?
ISO 9001 - A Mark of Quality
ISO 9001 accreditation means Laykold consistency is achieved by following proven processes. This removes the risk of variation and provides product consistency.
Our ISO procedures require us to:
Adhere to ISO accredited manufacturing with strict control on process, formulation, and approved suppliers
Carry out 100% final inspection and testing on all batches of product according to strict acceptance criteria before the product can be packaged and distributed
Quality control checking includes color (delta E), viscosity, specific gravity, % solids, pH, and physical properties
Assign specific batch numbers to products for traceability of the batch and its documentation
ISO 14001 – A Mark of Sustainability
The ISO 14001 environmental standard helps organizations to find solutions to the big global challenges surrounding environmental stewardship. Combined with the Quality Management System certification, it enables transparency about products and best practices for limiting their impacts. Our ISO 14001 certification means that we are able to:
minimize how our operations negatively affect the environment
comply with and go beyond applicable laws, regulations, and other environmentally oriented requirements
continually improve our environmental practices and technology
Processes you can trust. Value that’s guaranteed
Our ISO certifications amount to a non-negotiable commitment to providing tennis with the most reliable and effective products and services and the best value every time, while promoting environmentally conscious practices throughout our operations.
The value this generates is multi-layered:
Financial
The life-span of our products is greater due to the highest quality standards allowing us to offer the longest warranties in the industry and the associated long-term financial efficiencies to customers
Environmental
Our processes and products are the most sustainable in the court industry and lower the cost to the environment
Player Welfare
Greater operational and product consistency provides better court performance and improved player welfare and safety
Our certifications demonstrate a commitment to greater transparency, responsibility, safety and quality which matches and amplifies the values and requirements of our customers and stakeholders, including the US Open. Certification carries a transferable reputational value.