Hungarian Kingspan Facility Achieves FM Approval for QuadCore® Insulated Panel Product

FM Approval is one of the most widely recognised independent certifications for products used in industrial and commercial construction. It provides assurance that products have been tested against demanding criteria relating to fire performance, structural integrity and resistance to environmental hazards.

Kingspan's manufacturing facility in Hungary has achieved FM Approval for the QuadCore® insulated panel range, demonstrating compliance with a series of internationally recognised FM standards. This achievement provides additional confidence for designers, specifiers, contractors and building owners seeking high-performance building envelope solutions.

What is FM Approval?

FM Global is a globally recognised commercial property insurer and risk management organisation. Through FM Approvals, the organisation evaluates products against stringent performance criteria to help reduce property-related risks, including those associated with fire, severe weather and structural failure.

To obtain FM Approval, manufacturers must submit products for independent testing and evaluation. Only products that successfully satisfy the required performance criteria receive certification.

QuadCore® Insulated Panels and FM Approval

QuadCore® is Kingspan's advanced insulated panel core technology, developed to deliver high levels of thermal performance while meeting demanding requirements for fire performance and durability.

The achievement of FM Approval further demonstrates the suitability of QuadCore® insulated panel systems for industrial, logistics, manufacturing and commercial buildings where performance, resilience and risk management are key considerations.

FM Standards Achieved for the QuadCore® Range

FM 4471 – Class 1 Panel Roofs

FM 4471 assesses the performance of Class 1 roof assemblies against a range of environmental and structural conditions, including fire, wind uplift, foot traffic and hail resistance. Testing evaluates the complete roof assembly and examines fire behaviour on both the interior and exterior surfaces, while also verifying structural durability and resistance to wind-induced forces.

FM 4880 – Class 1 Fire Rating of Building Panels or Interior Finish Materials

FM 4880 evaluates the fire performance of insulated panels, internal lining materials and external wall systems. It is widely recognised as a benchmark certification for assessing fire behaviour and associated risk within insulated panel systems.

The standard includes both small-scale and full-scale corner fire tests to determine how products contribute to fire growth and spread. Products achieving Class 1 classification demonstrate limited fire spread and limited contribution to fire development.

FM 4881 – Class 1 Exterior Wall Systems

Developed following major hurricane events in North America, FM 4881 builds upon the fire performance requirements of FM 4880 and evaluates a product's ability to withstand extreme weather conditions and natural hazards.

Testing includes wind uplift resistance, resistance to wind-borne debris and hail impact performance, helping determine suitability for use in regions exposed to severe weather events.

FM 4882 – Class 1 Interior Wall and Ceiling Materials or Systems for Smoke Sensitive Occupancies

FM 4882 certifies that Class 1 insulated panels limit fire propagation and generate significantly lower levels of smoke compared with conventional wall and ceiling systems.

This certification can be particularly relevant for facilities where smoke generation presents operational risks, including food production, food storage, pharmaceutical and other high-value manufacturing environments. The standard uses a range of small-, medium- and full-scale fire tests designed to replicate real-world fire scenarios.

Benefits of FM Approved QuadCore® Products

1. Quality Assurance: FM Approval confirms that products have undergone rigorous independent testing to verify their performance, reliability and safety.

2. Risk Reduction: Certified products are designed to help reduce risks associated with fire, severe weather events and property damage, supporting safer and more resilient building designs.

3. Insurance and Compliance Support: FM Approval is recognised by insurers and risk management professionals worldwide and may assist projects where FM-compliant solutions are required or preferred.

4. Global Recognition: As an internationally recognised certification, FM Approval provides confidence that products have been assessed against stringent, independently verified performance standards.

5. Confidence in Specification: For architects, engineers, contractors and building owners, FM Approval provides reassurance that QuadCore® insulated panels have been assessed for demanding real-world conditions and meet recognised performance requirements.

Supporting High-Performance Building Envelopes

The FM Approval achieved by Kingspan's Hungarian manufacturing facility further reinforces the performance credentials of the QuadCore® insulated panel range. Through independent testing across fire performance, weather resistance and structural integrity criteria, QuadCore® continues to provide a trusted solution for modern industrial, logistics and commercial buildings.