AIR Renews Its Commitment to Quality: APAVE Factory Certification

“In pursuit of our customers’ satisfaction, we make a focused effort validated by our certifiers… AIR, an internationally certified company.” – Julio Vásquez, AIR’s Assistant Quality Manager.

At AIR, product quality is a priority. In an environment where respiratory protection is essential, we are supported by the highest international standards. Through our “factory certification,” granted by the French company APAVE, we validate not only the design of our products but also the technical competence of our manufacturing and quality control processes. This audit process, carried out in compliance with EU Regulation 2016/425, reaffirms our mission to deliver safe, comfortable, and superior products.

The Role of APAVE in Our Audits

The factory certification process spans three years, and having successfully completed the first cycle, we are pleased to announce the start of a new evaluation cycle beginning in May next year.

Selected among various European contenders, APAVE has been a key evaluator in every validation session. Their audits include a detailed evaluation of our manufacturing systems, ensuring that our products meet the strictest safety and quality standards.

Ensuring Compliance with Essential Health and Safety Requirements

EU Regulation 2016/425 outlines essential health and safety requirements for respiratory protective equipment. All our respirators and filters comply with this regulation, guaranteeing that the products manufactured at our facility meet the design requirements within a controlled environment that ensures the highest quality.

By obtaining factory certification, AIR has demonstrated that our quality management and production systems align with the highest international standards.

“It’s not AIR saying it… it’s an international certificate.” – Julio Vásquez.

This endorsement validates our technical capability and AIR’s commitment to the safety and well-being of our users. With this certification, we ensure that every respirator and filter we manufacture meets the highest expectations, delivering optimal protection for workers across various industrial sectors.