Ensuring consistently high product quality is a commitment of BOLL's management board, as evidenced by the creation and ongoing development of one of the most advanced and well-equipped research and development laboratories in the coatings industry.
The laboratory's purpose is to continuously monitor the quality and specifications of BOLL products, as well as to develop new and improve existing product formulations. Every batch of BOLL products undergoes numerous quality tests in the laboratory using renowned testing equipment that complies with international DIN and ISO standards. Individual products are tested according to dedicated procedures, which include individually selected material tests. The tests and analyses conducted in the laboratory ensure that BOLL products are reliable, effective, and reproducible.
The establishment of the research laboratory required significant investments in state-of-the-art equipment and infrastructure, as well as the building of a highly qualified workforce. The BOLL team of technologists consists of exceptional experts who have gained experience in various regions of Poland and abroad. They are united by their passion and desire to participate in a venture that is the foundation for the further development of this Polish family company on the international stage.
In recent years, BOLL has invested in, among other things:
- A climate chamber for testing under extreme temperature and humidity conditions;
- An aging chamber where, through exposure to light and simulation of weather conditions such as rain and humidity, the durability of coatings is tested over time;
- A corrosion chamber where tests are conducted on the resistance of materials to the effects of salt solutions as a cause of corrosion;
- A light chamber where coatings are visually assessed using various wavelengths of light.
Tests in the chambers are conducted in a standardized manner and often last several hundred hours. Thanks to these types of tests, it is possible to ensure that BOLL products are effective and reliable, regardless of the climatic and weather conditions prevailing in a given country.
BOLL's latest significant investment in the laboratory is the purchase of a world-class rheometer, enabling not only highly accurate control but also the design of new products that will soon be available in the company's offer. Using the rheometer, parameters such as viscosity, thixotropy, elasticity of materials, gelation, and drying time are tested, among others.
It is worth noting that BOLL products are tested not only under laboratory conditions but also under conditions that reflect their actual use. Experienced BOLL technicians, who have carried out thousands of car repairs and repaints in their lives, cooperate with technologists and jointly test application properties, ease of processing, and the correctness of the data in technical data sheets. Each stage is strictly controlled, which allows for the elimination of all errors and ensures the highest quality.
BOLL laboratory manager, Piotr Ferenc, comments on the investment as follows: "BOLL represents the automotive industry, sporting values, and an obsession with perfection. Subsequent investments in the laboratory where I have the pleasure of working give us the opportunity to introduce innovative solutions that change the rules of the game on the automotive chemicals market in Poland and Europe. Our proprietary product formulas and numerous tests guaranteeing the stability and reliability of BOLL products allow us to compete with the largest manufacturers in the world. Polish means good. Good means BOLL."
The idea behind creating and constantly expanding the laboratory equipment park is a long-term vision of building the BOLL brand's strength on both domestic and foreign markets. BOLL automotive products are currently recognized by thousands of professionals in over 40 countries worldwide. Over 30 years ago, such a scale of activity for a family company from Zielona Góra seemed improbable. Thanks to determination, the successive expansion of the offer, and a focus on customer needs, BOLL has managed to achieve international success.