Counterfeit Eastern Polymer Pipe and Sheet Insulation
- Type of Notification: Counterfeiting
- FM Approval Status: Not FM Approved
Alert Summary
FM Approvals has been made aware of a falsified Certificate of Compliance (CoC) issued on FM Approvals’ letterhead. The document (attached as Figure 1) misrepresents pipe insulation for piping, ducts and chiller equipment in both tubular and sheet form manufactured by Eastern Polymer as FM Approved. Eastern Polymer has cooperated in FM Approvals’ investigation and claims to have no knowledge of the origin of the counterfeit CoC.
Company Identity
Eastern Polymer Industry Company Limited
111/7 Mu 2, Tambol Makamku
King Amphur Nikompattana
Rayong
Thailand
Contact Information
Nongyao Siriwong, Rubber Technical/Quality Director.
Product Identity
Pipe and Sheet Insulation
Make/Model
Aeroflex.
Geographic Area Impacted
China.
Hazard Involved
The products described in the Certificate of Compliance in Figure 1 below have never been tested or certified as FM Approved. Since there is no evidence these products have ever been tested to the rigorous requirements of FM Approvals, we advise that use of these products present a serious property risk for the user.
Using This Product?
If you suspect you are in possession of any of the affected equipment listed above bearing the FM Approvals certification marking, please bring that to the attention of:
Robert Lovell
Norwood, MA, United States
+1 (1) 781-255-4820