Guide to the Establishment of Factory Production Control

On 30 June 2014, the transitional period for the establishment of factory production control as well as for the related certification for steel and aluminium-processsing companies came to an end. Effective immediately, load-bearing members fabricated of metal can no longer be put on the market without a CE conformity marking. The present technical reference work is the direct result of daily practice and has been structured in such a way that even busy managers of small enterprises can quickly and easily get an overview of the complex assortment of applicable standards. They will be able to work through the relevant points for the coming certification according to EN ISO 3834 and EN 1090 step by step to achieve implementation in their own companies. We have a special desire to assist smaller companies and to point out ways in which utilizing certain in-house capacities can keep costs down for the implementation of EN 1090. Once you have read this reference work, you will no longer believe everything that external consultants try to sell you. You will be able to intelligently scrutinize services you are offered and, of special importance, you will be able to do a good deal yourself. On the following pages, we have given you many tips and instructions on how to best prepare yourself and your company for the coming certification.