Product Development

Constant product innovation through its excellent product development/QC lab and in-house design studio has ensured that CSL stays ahead of the curve and offers customers high quality products at competitive prices.

CSL's competitive edge lies in creating high quality products by not always using the most expensive raw materials, but using a combination of materials to develop the most cost effective and durable products. Through extensive research and testing our product development team has created an Ink lab and a product portfolio using the most effective raw materials from around the world which help deliver high quality products.

CSL has a range of materials with different types of adhesives suitable for various Surface Energy Application Substrates.

CSL has a well qualified and experienced R&D team which has developed more than 100 automotive graphic solutions based on various combinations of backing materials such as Cast PVC, Calendered PVC, PET, PU, among others.

CSL has an excellent in-house R&D facility equipped with tools such as Environmental test chambers and an Accelerated Weatherometer which ensures that CSL products pass all major Automotive Standard Specifications in the world.

We can design and develop a product sample for a customer within 48 hours.

Activities carried out by the R&D team include:

  • New raw material identification and procurement (support to Supply Chain Manager for cost reduction)
  • Testing of new raw materials and customer samples as per the Standard Specifications to design effective new products
  • Development of CSL specifications for new raw materials and finished products
  • Setting Standard Operating Procedures for testing and processes
  • Analysis and troubleshooting of customer complaints