The CERIC laboratory

centre for testing and research of chimney-related industries (CERIC) is a laboratory for applied research in smoke evacuation.
It is independent of the production and has developed several test procedures, which simulate the extreme working conditions of the chimneys:

- thermal (temperature rise, insulation and thermal shocks)
- aeraulic (gas-tightness, watertightness to condensates and rain, flow measurement, speed, capacity)
- mechanical (stability, compression, tension, impacts, etc.).

Research and Development

The Poujoulat Group is very aware that innovation is vital and invests significant funds in research and development.
The Research and Development Department is based at CERIC and enjoys the use of equipment which is unrivalled in Europe for developing new technologies and improving existing products.

Tests and Standardisation

CERIC has produced the main test-beds necessary for classification of products in accordance with the standards in force, whether French (NF D 35 303, NF D 35 304, NF D 35 307, NF D 35 308), English (BS 4543 Part 1, 2 &3), or German (DIN). CERIC carries out monthly tests for the associated companies of the Poujoulat Group as part of a sub-contracting agreement.

"Quality" commitment

Since 1990, CERIC has operated a strict quality system. This commitment is kept alive today by means of quality meetings, internal audits and the ongoing training of personnel. It is also open to any ideas which may improve the principle of quality, which has been instituted.
This constant effort in favour of quality has been rewarded by an ISO 9001:2000 Certification.