Is CE Marking mandatory?

Yes, on July 1st 2014 the 1 year coexistence period for EN 1090 ended and it became mandatory for all steel and aluminium structures and their components to be CE marked.

How much does CE Marking of Steel cost?

We have packages to suit all sizes of company and budget, with prices starting from as little as £1995 it doesn’t cost the earth to become certified.

How long will it take to become certified?

This does depend on certain variables, like how quickly you can get an audit date, but we can get you fully ready for your audit in around 6-8 weeks.

Is there a lot of paperwork involved with CE Marking to EN 1090?

Because we tailor your systems to the way you currently run your business we keep any changes and additional paperwork to the bare minimum. Many consultancies will bog you down with vast manuals and documentation, but we understand that your business still needs to function and remain competitive.

Does having ISO 9001 system mean I don’t need EN 1090?

No, the required Factory Production Control System is based on ISO 9001 however it is far more industry specific for instance if you manufacture welded products you will require a Welding Quality Management System conforming to BS 3834 part 1, part 2 or part 3.