Certification for individual professionals - KRAFT Paints associates by SWISS APPROVAL

KRAFT Paints, becomes a worldwide leader in the certification of professionals in the supervision of external thermal insulation systems, in an independent manner.

KRAFT Paints, in a continuous effort to support tomorrow’s professionals, organized a training programme in collaboration with SWISS APPROVAL, a Certification organization for individuals, aiming at providing certified knowledge aligned with Hellenic as well as international standards, codes and legislation, to individual Engineers and Contractors. The training programme was held in May 28 and 29; the tests by SWISS APPROVAL Certification Body, were held on June 4.

In particular, 17 individual professionals attended the seminar and training was provided by the engineers of the technical support and B2B departments of KRAFT Paints. During the training programme, the Application Specialist elaborated on application technical matters, through video presentations as well as through on the job training. Furthermore, new building legislation was also cited, regarding Europe as well as the local level; particular focus was placed on the law on fire protection and new certifications such as EPD.

According to all the above, particular emphasis was placed in the innovation of BIOCLIMA® External Thermal Insulation systems. There was detailed reference to the increase of building value in case it obtains a favorable energy class rating. At the end of the seminar, attendees received a insulation manual with all information they would require for future use.

The specific training programme advances the company’s training profile, which is applied for many years, through special training sessions at merchants’ premises; at the company’s headquarters; and by way of webinars. The aim of KRAFT Paints, is to develop a cluster of professionals having special knowledge and sophisticated skills on external thermal insulation, so that commencement and implementation of similar projects is performed in utmost safety and efficiency, by renowned, certified technical staff.

Once more KRAFT Paints is at the forefront of innovation; in collaboration with SWISS APPROVAL, being the first company to provide certification to engineers and contractors in the supervision of external thermal insulation installation, through tests overseen by an external independent agency, producing the necessary technical adequacy certificates.