IIW Manufacturers Certification Scheme
Welding Greek Institute is the only IIW & EWF authorized body for the certification of companies involved in the welding process – ANBCC.
WGI Certification system of Welding Companies from the WGI differs in:
- The IIW Manufacturers Certification Scheme was developed in accordance with ISO 3834.
- Uses appropriate, registered and trained systems inspectors.
- It implements a functional structure so that certification is sound whenever the rules of the system are applied.
| Quality Management System ISO -3834 | In accordance with the requirements of document EA-6/02. definition of specific requirements by IIW for inspectors. Ensures the control and optimisation of welding and related activities. |
Certification Benefits for Manufacturers
- Clear, high-profile, independent verification of compliance by the world’s leading body for welding.
- Confirmation of welding and fabrication capability and staff competence.
- Improved customer confidence leading to a reduction in external inspections.
- Registration of the company’s details in an international register of highly publicized websites.
- Assessment of quality management and production capacity carried out by IIW Recognised Inspectors.
- Increased national and international business potential.
- Cost savings in production.
- It facilitates compliance with European and International standards required by ISO 3834 and specific EU Directives.
Manufacturer evaluation
- Information Collection and Evaluation Preparation
- Evaluation phase
- Certification Phase
- Renewal phase
Why it is crucial to certify your company
- Many regulations, standards and specifications are now requiring manufacturers to prove they comply with ISO 3834 (e.g. EN 1090, EN 15085, EN 13445; ISO 17660).
- Third-party certification isn’t mandatory but it provides a recognizable, credible and efficient way to show compliance
- It works as a confirmation of competence for companies’ welding activities.
- It increases the national and international business potential of companies through demonstrated compliance with the welding quality requirements.
Registration in the Certification Records of the International Welding Institute
IIW maintains a register of manufacturers that have gained certification under the IIW Manufacturer Certification System.
Information contained on the register about companies and their capability is made freely available via IIW. This provides an important sales benefit to registered companies
Details of certified companies are posted on the IIW website with open access and search facilities
