2016-07-11
ACERMI and international markets
Unquestioningly recognized and respected in the French market for its dynamic approach and consistency, ACERMI certification is universally acclaimed by all insulation industry stakeholders, including many international manufacturers also convinced of its benefits. Its demanding requirements and the level of guarantee provided have established it as a benchmark widely recognized beyond the borders of France.
At May 1, 2016, 166 production plants were engaged in manufacturing certified products, and 70 of those were outside France.
In 2008, around 400 products carried the ACERMI certification mark; the figure for 2015 was 749, representing a 10% increase on 2014. This rate of progress alone underlines the success of this certification mark. Its dynamic approach and constant development have expanded the scope of this certification to include new products to the point where it is now applicable to every type of insulation material, from biosourced products to vacuum insulation products and structurally insulated panels.
ACERMI certification boasts two important strengths. Firstly, it is based wherever possible on European certification, and secondly, it has the ability, where necessary, to create its own reliable benchmarks for product assessment. It therefore involves the application of demanding requirements that are significantly higher than those applied by CE marking, because its award is not simply a declaration of performance, but a thorough verification by a technically respected and independent third party.
Better still, when it drives innovation by creating benchmarks for emerging products, ACERMI drafts them in the spirit of European regulations and standards, and then promotes them beyond its own national borders as a proactive contributor to community development.
ACERMI is also able to rely on manufacturers, many of whom hold foreign certification marks, but see ACERMI certification as effective, reliable and adding value. The map clearly shows how this dynamic influence extends to other countries: of the 144 production plants certified in 2015, no fewer than 64 were in other European countries. Clearly, they see ACERMI certification as a profitable investment that is relevant for them to promote well beyond the borders of France.
