Dagard Achieves FM Approval Certification

Dagard is proud to announce that the products within its Fire range have achieved FM Approval certification — a globally recognised testing and certification service provided by the global group FM Global. Through a robust framework of scientific research, rigorous testing, and thorough evaluation, FM Approvals certifies products and services that meet some of the industry’s most demanding standards for quality, technical integrity, and reliable performance.

This independent certification confirms that Dagard’s fire-rated products comply with internationally recognised fire performance and risk mitigation standards, providing additional assurance for projects operating in high-value or high-risk environments.

Products carrying the FM Approved mark undergo extensive testing to assess their performance under demanding conditions, including fire resistance, structural integrity, wind load performance, and overall system safety. Achieving this certification reflects Dagard’s commitment to engineering excellence and rigorous quality control across its manufacturing processes.

This milestone further strengthens Dagard’s ability to support clients operating in performance-critical sectors such as pharmaceuticals, food production, and advanced manufacturing, where safety, resilience, and operational continuity are essential — reflecting Dagard’s commitment to products which are Engineered to Perform.

FM Approval is an internationally recognised third-party certification that confirms a product has successfully passed rigorous independent testing against strict performance and loss-prevention criteria.

The certification process evaluates how products behave in conditions designed to simulate real-world hazards, including fire exposure, structural stress, and environmental pressures. Only products that demonstrate consistent and reliable performance receive the FM Approved mark.

Testing is conducted by FM Approvals at specialised research facilities where products are subjected to demanding fire, safety and structural tests. Manufacturers must also undergo ongoing audits to ensure production quality and product consistency remain at the same high standard.

For manufacturers such as Dagard, achieving FM Approval demonstrates proven product performance. For our customers, it provides an additional layer of confidence during specification, design and construction.

In industries where operational continuity and asset protection are critical, fire performance is not simply a regulatory requirement — it is a business priority.

Supporting Insurance and Risk Engineering Requirements

Across many international developments, insurers and risk engineers increasingly require evidence that materials and systems can withstand severe fire scenarios.

While CE marking demonstrates compliance with European legislation, FM Approval goes further by validating product performance under demanding fire and hazard conditions.

This distinction can be particularly valuable for:

• multinational projects
• facilities insured under global programmes
• developments requiring insurer approval
• organisations focused on long-term risk reduction

In many cases, the use of FM Approved products can support improved risk assessments and help strengthen a facility’s overall resilience strategy.

Strengthening Dagard’s Global Compliance Portfolio

Achieving FM Approval reflects Dagard’s commitment to engineering excellence, manufacturing quality and continuous improvement.

As projects become more complex and regulatory expectations continue to evolve, independent certification plays an increasingly important role in building trust across the entire project lifecycle.

This certification further enhances Dagard’s ability to support clients delivering highly regulated, performance-critical environments across global markets.

Learn More

If you would like to learn more about Dagard’s FM-certified products or how this certification could support your next project, our technical team will be happy to assist.

Contact us today!