Sparc Technologies has announced that its graphene division, including its flagship product ecosparc, has achieved certification under three internationally recognised ISO management standards — ISO 9001:2015 for quality, ISO 14001:2015 for environmental management, and ISO 45001:2018 for occupational health and safety.
The certifications, granted by global assurance provider LRQA, apply to Sparc’s operations relating to the “provision of technologies using graphene materials.”
According to Sparc, the achievement validates the company’s internal systems and processes as it advances the commercialisation of ecosparc and strengthens its engagement with prospective industrial customers.
Sparc Technologies Managing Director Nick O’Loughlin described the certifications as a key milestone in the company’s transition from research and development to commercial supply.
“Securing ISO certification across quality, environmental and health & safety management systems is an important milestone that reflects the maturity of our graphene operations and the high standards to which we conduct our business,” O’Loughlin said in a statement.
“It strengthens our ability to meet the expectations of major industrial and coatings customers.”
The company said the ISO recognition comes at a pivotal time, as field trials of ecosparc-enhanced coatings are underway across Australia in partnership with major asset owners, including the South Australian Government, 29 Metals, Santos, and BHP Mitsubishi Alliance.
Sparc expects commercial adoption of ecosparc products to commence in the 2026 financial year.
Ecosparc is the result of more than six years of research and development by Sparc and is designed to improve the performance of protective coatings by enhancing corrosion resistance and extending the lifespan of steel infrastructure.
The additive has demonstrated significant performance gains when incorporated into conventional epoxy-based coatings, the company said.
To support its commercial objectives, Sparc commissioned a production facility in 2023 capable of manufacturing commercial volumes of ecosparc.
The company confirmed that multiple global coatings manufacturers are currently evaluating the product for use in anticorrosive applications, while ongoing field trials are being conducted in diverse corrosive environments for customers in the government, mining, and oil and gas sectors.
Sparc stated that the ISO certifications reinforce its operational credibility and position the company to meet increasing industry demand for high-performance, environmentally conscious coating solutions.
