Even more reasons to Choose Weathertex.
CERTIFICATIONS
PEFC
Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification
The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) is an international non-profit, non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) through independent third-party certification.
PEFC works throughout the entireĀ forest supply chainĀ to promoteĀ good practice in the forestĀ and to ensure that timber and non-timber forest products are produced with respect for the highest ecological, social and ethical standards. Thanks to itsĀ Ā eco-label, customers and consumers are able to identify products from sustainably managed forests.
PEFC is an umbrella organization. It works by endorsingĀ national forest certification systemsĀ developed throughĀ multi-stakeholder processesĀ and tailored to local priorities and conditions. With 39 endorsed national certification systems and more than 300 million hectares of certified forests, PEFC is the worldās largest forest certification system.
Each national forest certification system undergoesĀ rigorous third-party assessmentagainst PEFCās unique Sustainability Benchmarks to ensure consistency with international requirements.
ISO 9001
Quality Management System
Weathertex production operations are controlled under an SAI Global Certified ISO 9001 Quality Management System. The Quality Management Principals from the ISO 9001 System are used as a foundation towards performance improvement.
BRANZ Appraisal
BRANZ Appraisals are robust, in-depth independent evaluations for building products and systems to be deemed fit for purpose and Building Code compliant.
A BRANZ Appraisal is a tool that facilitates market acceptance. It gives confidence to building specifiers, Regulatory Bodies, Building Consent Authorities and Building Officials during the building and consent process.
Weathertex has the following BRANZ appraisal numbers: 511, 512, 513 and 514.
PhD
Product Health Declaration
Studies that make connections between toxic products and human health issues speak for themselves, saysĀ David Baggs, CEO and Technical Director of Global GreenTag, at the launch of the ecolabelās newĀ Product Health Declarationā¢Ā orĀ PhDĀ tool in Sydney at Total Facilities 2017. Ā Ethically, GreenTag did not want to sit on worrying statistics much longer without doing something about it.
āGreenTagās PhD is a radical entry into the market but it is also very necessary because it addresses human health concerns directly ā we have the first system globally to assess the health impacts of the final product ā and not just the hazards of the ingredients.ā
GreenTagās PhD, he said, is finally going to push for transparency to disclose risks and hazards in products used in workplaces and, in Australian homes too.
You can read the full article from Global GreenTag here.
AWARDS
The ACA recognises the achievements, developments and innovation within Australiaās booming construction industry and feature a wide range of categories for solution providers, contractors, architects, developers and local authorities.
Weathertex was one of the 13 Winners of the 2018 Australian Construction Awards, taking out Supplier of the year for 2018.
The industry relies on a number of stakeholders to keep projects moving. Supplier of the year is a company that provides quality, on time, every time.
“Every stakeholder in the construction industry plays a part in keeping the projects moving forward. The supplier of the year focuses on the importance of providing quality products in a timely manner, with its ability to meet deadlines and plan ahead of their schedules. This Winning organisation has built a successful network across the construction industry and should be commended for their resilience in tough environmental & political conditions. Through their clear and comprehensive approach,they have developed top-notch quality products & services for the market. They are proving to be a great model for others to follow.”
We are proud to announce that Weathertex has won Top Trusted Brand two times running! Architecture & Designās biennial āTrusted Brandsā survey showcases the bestĀ brands in the architecture, building, construction, and design industries.
Weathertex have taken out theĀ 2018 #1 spot for Top Trusted brand, making it back-to-back wins for 2016-2018 in Architecture and Designs biennial survey. With over 600 entries and 6000 votes in 2018, we are proud to be ranked FIRST out of the top 100 brands, and have also taken out top place in the āExterior Wall Materialsā category.
With 341 nominated brands and a total of 13,456 votes,Ā Weathertex Australia was votedĀ Architecture & Designās NUMBER 1 Top Trusted Brand for 2016.The survey revealed the common themes associated with a trusted brand, including great service, products and reliability ā as well as other socially driven themes of eco-friendliness and Australian made.
Over 150 projects, people and products were submitted for the 2017 Sustainability Awards, all of which exhibited such a high calibre and level of design. Weathertex are proud to be finalists in the Building Material category.
This year Weathertex were also proud sponsors of the 2017 Sustainability Awards for the ‘Multiple Dwelling’ category.
