BCOMS receives FM approvals certificate for its Sandwich Panels

Monday, 21st March 2016

Building Component Solutions Co. (BCOMS), a subsidiary of Zamil Industrial Investment Co. (Zamil Industrial), recently earned the FM Approvals Class 4480 and 4881 Certificates of Compliance from FM Approvals, which is part of FM Global, for the company's metal-faced, combustible core, interior wall/ceiling and exterior wall assembly building panels, as well as the FM Approvals Class 4471 certification for BCOMS insulated roof panels.

FM Standard 4480 evaluates insulated wall or wall and roof/ceiling panels, interior finish materials or coatings, and exterior wall systems for their performance with regard to fire resistance; FM Standard 4471 evaluates the performance of metal roof panels when exposed to fire and wind, foot traffic resistance, and water leakage.

FM Approvals is a leading provider of testing and certification to determine product compliance with industry standards for hazardous locations and product performance. Recognized and respected worldwide, the FM Approvals certification process assures consumers that products and services have been objectively tested and proven to conform to the highest engineering standards for property loss prevention.

In addition to testing BCOMS products, FM Approvals examined the company's manufacturing facilities and audited its quality control procedures during its verification process, determining that BCOMS produces a consistently uniform and reliable product.

'We are extremely proud to receive the FM Approvals certification, which assures customers that our products have been objectively tested and conform to international standards,' said Nasri Majzoub, general manager of BCOMS. 'This designation is a reflection of the hard work and dedication of our entire team, in addition to the consistent quality control maintained during the entire production process, all with the goal of providing safe, innovative, and reliable products and solutions to our clients.'

Building Component Solutions Co. is the largest supplier of sandwich panels in Saudi Arabia, producing more than 1.5 million square meters of sprayed polyisocyanurate (PIR) foam and mineral wool sandwich panels annually, in compliance with international standards. Export markets include the Middle East, North Africa, GCC and Asia. BCOMS also offers engineering services and turnkey solutions for the supply and installation of new roof coverings and wall cladding, plus all accessories and retrofits.