Plexus® Adhesives Achieves IATF 16949:2016 Certification, Strengthening Commitment to Automotive Quality

Plexus, a leading innovator in structural adhesives, is proud to announce that its Plexus adhesive product line, manufactured in its Danvers, MA facility, has officially achieved IATF 16949:2016 certification, the globally recognized quality management standard for the automotive industry.

This certification marks a significant milestone for Plexus, reinforcing its longstanding dedication to operational excellence, continual improvement, best-in-class quality, and customer satisfaction. IATF 16949:2016 certification is a mandatory requirement for major automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers, granting Plexus expanded access to key markets and new strategic opportunities.

By meeting this rigorous standard, Plexus demonstrates its commitment to:

  • Operational Excellence: Ensuring consistent high-quality production through strict defect prevention and waste reduction practices.
  • Customer Confidence: Providing a globally recognized “seal of quality” that strengthens customer trust and enhances competitiveness.

“Achieving IATF 16949:2016 certification builds upon our existing ISO 9001:2015 certification and further strengthens quality throughout our entire organization. It reflects the discipline, teamwork, and commitment to excellence embedded in our culture. It’s a promise to our customers that we will consistently deliver products that meet the highest global standards for quality and reliability. I’m incredibly proud of our team for embracing continuous improvement and driving the performance that made this achievement possible,” said Mike Buhler, Quality Manager. “ITW Performance Polymers will continue to advance its technologies and quality systems to support customers’ most demanding bonding and assembly challenges.”

Difference between IATF 16949 and ISO 9001

IATF 16949 builds on the foundation of ISO 9001 but goes much further by adding rigorous, automotive-specific requirements that strengthen quality, consistency, and risk management. While ISO 9001 provides a solid framework for general quality systems, IATF 16949 demonstrates a deeper commitment to defect prevention, process control, and meeting strict customer-specific requirements used by leading automotive manufacturers. For a company, achieving IATF 16949 certification signals a higher level of operational discipline and a stronger promise of reliability and customer satisfaction.