About Element Kitchener
Element Kitchener is an internationally accredited, CGP approved, well-rounded laboratory specializing in materials testing for the automotive sector. The core of testing services offered center on the properties and durability interior and exterior automotive parts and components. The facility is ideally located in the Automotive and Industrial hub of Ontario and only 60 miles west of Toronto.
With a focus on Service and Quality Excellence, the team in Kitchener has defined themselves as a cost -effective extension of their customers’ product development and quality assurance teams. They accomplish this by providing technical expertise and capabilities in the areas of Materials, Environmental, Durability, and Reliability testing.
Kitchener Featured Services

Automotive Testing
Find out how Element has supported the Automotive OEMs and their Supply Chain Partners for over 100 years with their ongoing and ever evolving technical and commercial challenges.

Thermal Analysis Services
Element provides thermal analysis methods for determining important material characteristics, including DSC, TMA, DMA, and more.

Accelerated Weathering
Exposure to the environment can degrade paints, coatings, and products. Element offers accelerated weathering, including UV exposure, xenon arc and carbon arc to ensure the integrity of your product.

Salt Spray Testing
Find out how our Engaged Experts conduct salt spray testing, or natural salt spray (NSS) to evaluate the integrity of a coating in a corrosive environment or to test the corrosion resistance of a product or material.
Our team of over 9,000 Engaged Experts in North America, Europe, The Middle East, Australia, Asia and Africa are ready to help you.
Element Kitchener Specialties
Approvals, accreditations and documents
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Kitchener A2LA Mechanical ISO 17025 Certificate and Scope
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