Quin Global's relationship with the manufacturer began in another international market. The confidence built through that work opened the door to the European classification challenge - a project where adhesive chemistry alone would not be enough.
The brief called for an adhesive partner that understood how formulation, membrane behaviour, roof-system interfaces and real-world application requirements interact. Quin Global brought those disciplines together in one confidential development programme.
Quin Global approached the project as a complete EPDM system challenge. Its technical team combined specialist EPDM-market knowledge with formulation capability and application engineering to develop a high-performance spray-applied contact adhesive solution aligned with the target build-up.
The decisive work sat in the detail: understanding which variables mattered and translating that insight into a practical solution. The formulation choices, application parameters and development learnings remain proprietary to Quin Global and confidential to the customer.
The resulting EPDM system build-up was independently tested by Kiwa GmbH in Germany in accordance with DIN CEN/TS 1187:2012-03, Test Method 1. It was subsequently classified BROOF(t1) under DIN EN 13501-5:2016-12.
The first development programme undertaken with Quin Global therefore delivered the classification outcome the manufacturer had been working towards - and established a credible new platform for spray-applied adhesive technology in EPDM systems.
The result: a BROOF(t1)-classified EPDM system build-up incorporating a spray-applied canister contact adhesive - independently validated by Kiwa.
For OEMs, the significance extends beyond one programme. Spray-applied canister systems can offer an attractive alternative to slower, higher-application roller-applied technologies. This project demonstrates that the pursuit of installation efficiency need not begin with a compromise on external-fire ambitions.
Every membrane and roof build-up presents its own variables, so this is not a universal claim for all EPDM systems. It is evidence that the right adhesive partner can help an OEM create a credible route towards independent classification.
This project is a clear example of the Dream Develop Deliver approach Quin Global uses with every customer.
Dream: the customer wanted a BROOF(t1)-classified EPDM system using a spray-applied adhesive rather than a roller-applied one.
Develop: Quin Global developed the right formulation, combined with the right application methodology.
Deliver: the system build-up passed independent Kiwa testing and achieved the target classification.
This project was about EPDM fire performance, but the same approach works for any adhesive challenge. Whatever your product, process or performance goal, tell us what you are trying to achieve and we will work through it with you, confidentially, from Dream to Deliver.
BROOF(t1) applies to the tested roofing assembly within the field defined in the Kiwa classification report; it is not a standalone certification of the adhesive or a universal classification for every roof build-up. Supporting reports are held by Quin Global. Formulation, application and construction data are confidential.