Press Release – Advanced Surface Technologies Receives Nadcap® Accreditations for Aerospace Quality System and Chemical Processing
July 15, 2026
Performance Review Institute recognizes Advanced Surface Technologies (AST) for its commitment to continual improvement in aerospace quality.
Advanced Surface Technologies (AST) announces that it has received Nadcap® accreditation for Aerospace Quality System and Chemical Processing demonstrating their ongoing commitment to quality by satisfying customer requirements and industry specifications.
“We are incredibly proud to announce that the AST has earned Nadcap® accreditation. This achievement is a testament to the dedication, expertise, and relentless focus on quality demonstrated by our entire team. Nadcap® certification reinforces our commitment to meeting the highest standards in the aerospace and defense industry, and it positions us for even greater success moving forward.”
Jay Solomond, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at the Performance Review Institute, said:
“Nadcap® accreditation is globally recognized as a hallmark of quality, and is a major accomplishment. For many years, the aerospace industry has incorporated Nadcap® into its approach for handling risk, as it demonstrates compliance to industry standards and customer requirements. I am delighted, therefore, that has achieved Nadcap® accreditation for, and that all their hard work has paid off.”
About Nadcap®
Created in 1990 by SAE International, Nadcap® is administered by the not-for-profit Performance Review Institute® (PRI). PRI is a global provider of customer-focused solutions designed to improve process and product quality by adding value, reducing total cost and promoting collaboration among stakeholders in industries where safety and quality are shared goals. PRI works closely with industry to understand their emerging needs and offers customized solutions in response. Learn more at www.p-r-i.org.
Nadcap™ Processes & Specifications
| Process | Specifications |
| Electroless Nickel | AMS 2404, AMS 2454, AMS-C-26074, ASTM B733, MIL-C-26074 |
| Sulfamate Nickel | AMS 2403, AMS 2424, AMS-QQ-N-290, ASTM B689 |
| Gold | ASTM B488, AMS 2422, MIL-DTL-45204, MIL-G-45204 |
| Silver | ASTM B700, FED-QQ-S-365 |
| Tin | ASTM B-545, MIL-T-10727_Type 1 |
| Passivation | AMS 2700, AMS-QQ-P-35, ASTM A967, ASTM A380, FED-QQ-P-35 |
| Chromate Conversion Coating | AMS 2473, AMS 2474, ASTM B449, MIL-C-5541, MIL-DTL-5541 |

