Labels and certificates

Committed to sustainable management

We are committed to the sustainable use of our timber, both in our strategic direction and everyday life. Our wood originates from sustainably managed forests in the region and is certified according to the Swiss wood label and FSC label guidelines. We work in accordance with ISO 9001 and the FCOS requirements for safety at work. Our buildings also meet the requirements of the Swiss Association for Proven Quality Housing (VGQ).

An overview of our labels and certificates

Swiss wood, designation of origin

Wood that is grown in Switzerland and processed here may carry the Swiss wood label. Products made of different types of wood are permitted to carry the Swiss wood label if at least 80% of the wood originates in Switzerland. The remainder must come from countries or regions with similar production conditions. The Swiss wood label is used across the entire timber value chain, from forestry operations to sawmills and joiners through to retailers.

Certified producer

• Blumer Lehmann | Timber Industry (Lehmann Holzwerk AG)

Certified user

• Blumer Lehmann | Timber Construction (Blumer-Lehmann AG) 
• Blumer Lehmann | Silo and Facilities Construction (Blumer-Lehmann AG)

FSC

FSC designates the production conditions regarding environmental and social sustainability but not the geographic origin of wood and paper products. The FSC label therefore indicates products from forestries that are environmentally and socially sustainable. Independent bodies monitor compliance with the strict guidelines at all stages – from the forest to the final product. The FSC label is particularly important in the export economy or when building for international clients.

Certified

• Blumer Lehmann | Timber Industry (Lehmann Holzwerk AG)
• Blumer Lehmann | Timber Construction (Blumer-Lehmann AG)

Voluntary climate protection and energy efficiency

The company Lehmann Holzwerk AG is committed to sustainable climate protection. Through its voluntary participation in the programme by the Energy Agency of the Swiss Private Sector, Lehmann Holzwerk AG is dedicated to actively reducing CO2 emissions and optimising energy efficiency. The target agreement is recognised by the Swiss Federal Government, the cantons and economic partners. 

EnAW participants 

• Blumer Lehmann | Timber Industry (Lehmann Holzwerk AG)

CE

The CE marking indicates that a product satisfies the key requirements of statutory EU regulations. In affixing the marking, the manufacturer confirms under its own responsibility that their product may be sold within the EEA.

Certified

• Blumer Lehmann | Timber Industry (Lehmann Holzwerk AG)

VGQ

The VGQ certificate proves that the structure meets strict criteria in regard to:

• Construction management and coordination
• Design, planning and professional execution of building and installation technology
• Submission of a documentation and service folder to the owner
• Monitoring by the builder: carcass inspections to acceptance of work under warranty two years after completion

VGQ members

• Blumer Lehmann | Timber Construction (Blumer-Lehmann AG)

Minergie specialist partner

As a Minergie specialist partner, we take care of the planning and realisation of energy-efficient and sustainable construction projects. With our knowledge and experience, we realise projects that meet high requirements in terms of energy efficiency and building ecology and are comfortable at the same time.

For further information, please contact our timber construction specialists.

ISPM

The international standard ISPM 15 designates the guidelines for the regulation of wood packaging materials in international trade.

ISO 9001

The globally recognised ISO 9001 standard stipulates the minimum requirements for a quality management system that companies must fulfil to live up to the expectations of internal and external interest groups. Quality management systems are assessed according to seven criteria:

• Customer focus
• Leadership
• Engagement of people
• Process-driven approach
• Improvement
• Evidence-based decision making
• Relationship management

Certified

• Blumer Lehmann | Timber Construction (Blumer-Lehmann AG)
• Blumer Lehmann | Silo and Facilities Construction (Blumer-Lehmann AG)

We make professionals

Teaching programmes that have a cantonal education permit display their commitment to vocational training with the teaching programme label. They ensure that the Swiss economy can also count on highly qualified specialists in the future. In addition, they make an important contribution to the professional and social integration of young people.

Committed

• Blumer Lehmann | Timber Construction (Blumer-Lehmann AG)
• Blumer Lehmann | Silo and Facilities Construction (Blumer-Lehmann AG)
• Blumer Lehmann | Timber Industry (Lehmann Holzwerk AG)

ENplus

The ENplus® certificate guarantees the high and uniform quality standards of wood pellets. From raw material to production through to supply along the entire supply chain, ENplus ensures that the players have the guidelines, monitoring procedures and training at their disposal.

Certified

• Blumer Lehmann | Timber Industry (Lehmann Holzwerk AG)

Certificate for the production of construction timber sorted by strength for load-bearing purposes with a rectangular cross section

This certificate confirms that all the regulations on the assessment and verification of constancy of performance set out in the harmonised standard EN 14081 are applied and that the in-house production check complies with the relevant requirements.

The certificate’s validity can be checked here: Holzforschung Austria

Certified

• Blumer Lehmann | Timber Industry (Lehmann Holzwerk AG)