BSI team pass Eurocell’s window fabrication course with flying colours

Members of BSI’s Fenestration team recently joined Eurocell at its Technical Centre in Derbyshire, for an engaging day focused on certification and to be put through their paces on Eurocell’s window fabrication course. 

BSI joined Eurocell’s Design and R&D team to discuss the certification landscape. The day concluded with four members of the BSI team participating in Eurocell’s window fabrication course – a training program designed to teach individuals and businesses the skills and techniques required to fabricate PVC-U windows effectively. The course, aimed at manufacturers, installers, and professionals in the window and door industry, seeks to enhance expertise in the sector.

Eurocell’s Technical Centre, the venue for the training, serves as a dynamic hub for research, development, and testing of PVC-U building products. This state-of-the-art facility is where Eurocell designs innovative building solutions that exceed building regulations. Through rigorous testing for weather resistance, thermal insulation, structural integrity, the centre ensures these products consistently deliver high performance and reliability.

Speaking about the training with BSI, Ian Kernaghan, Head of Product, Design & Development at Eurocell said: “It was a real pleasure to welcome Lorraine, Ben and the team from BSI to the Eurocell Technical Centre in November to talk through the complex landscape of product certification and Kitemark. We also had a bit of fun putting their team through their paces on our window fabrication course and both the windows manufactured were awarded Kitemarks – we are happy to report!”

BSI offers a full range of testing and certification services including pre-assessment, gap analysis, batch testing and full compliance testing for windows and doors. BSI – a Notified Body for CE marking and owner of the trusted Kitemark – has one of the widest testing and certification capabilities in the world. 

Speaking on their visit to Eurocell, Lorraine Balch, Certification Manager – Fenestration at BSI said: “We had a fantastic training day at Eurocell, we had some brilliant discussions with its R&D team on certification and thanks to Barry Austin for teaching us all how to make a window from start to finish!” 

Eurocell’s Technical Centre plays a crucial role in advancing sustainability, driving the company’s efforts to increase the use of recycled PVC-U and support its circular economy objectives. In addition to product innovation, the centre provides technical support to customers, architects, and contractors, offering tailored solutions for specific project needs. The team also collaborates with industry bodies and research institutions to stay ahead of technological advancements and regulatory changes, ensuring Eurocell’s products remain high-quality and market-leading.