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Technical seminar on windows, doors and closures on May 28

Updates on certifications, testing standards and training for the manufacture and installation of glazed products: topics of the next CSTB technical seminar, which is open to all industry professionals. There will be talks by experts and a tour of facilities and laboratories. Program available and registration open.

Technical seminar program: May 28 at the CSTB in Champs-sur-Marne

9:00 a.m.Reception and coffee
9:30 a.m. Introduction
Hubert Lagier, head of Windows and Glazing Division
9:45 a.m. NF Fenêtres certification: Where are we today? – 2014 progress
Aymeric Babin, manager of NF220 and ACOTHERM marks
10:00 a.m. NF certification for closures: Pre-measurement – Acceptance and follow-up tests
Loïc Tamic, manager of NF202 mark
10:30 a.m. NF certification for entrance doors
Marc Goessel, NF421 mark implementation manager
10:45 a.m.Break
11:00 a.m. NF220 and ACOTHERM certifications: comprehensive marking
  • Most common extensions: sizes, frames, spandrels, door and window frames with special shapes
  • Case study
Laurent Doffin, manager of NF220 and ACOTHERM marks
11:45 a.m. Revision of A*E*V* testing standards: requirements and performance
Marc Goessel, assistant head of Windows and Glazing Division
12:00 p.m. Promotion of NF window marks
Hubert Lagier, head of Windows and Glazing Division
12:15 p.m. Facility for window manufacture and installation
Sophie Cuenot, in charge of facility development
12:30 p.m. Conclusion Hubert Lagier, head of Windows and Glazing Division
12:45 p.m.Buffet
14:00 p.m.Tours of Windows and Glazing Division laboratories
16:00 p.m.End of seminar