
The 2026 Quality Meetings: quality as a driver
The SNFA, the professional trade association representing designers, manufacturers, and installers of aluminum exterior joinery, is hosting the 2026 Quality Summit on June 18th. Discover the program, key themes, and the latest industry news.
" Designing a building means ensuring its longevity. Today, quality is no longer an option, but a regulatory, environmental, and ethical imperative," says Dominique Thomasson, President of the SNFA. The LABEL façadealu and LABEL fenêtrealu, supported by the SNFA and audited by SOCOTEC, embody this vision: combining technical performance, durability, and responsibility. As we approach 10 years of excellence, we invite you to discover how these labels are transforming practices within the French aluminum industry, now featuring CSR and Environmental certifications to meet the challenges of tomorrow.
Save the date: The Quality Summit
When? Thursday, June 18, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Where? Maison Férou, Paris 6th (Saint-Sulpice Metro, line 4)
Why attend?
The SNFA, the professional trade association representing designers, manufacturers, and installers of aluminum exterior joinery, is hosting this event to:
- Promote certified companies (35 for fenêtrealu, 12 for façadealu).
- Encourage new members to adopt the LABELS, which serve as key differentiators for architects.
- Increase awareness of the LABELS among specifiers.
- Build connections between key industry players (architects, manufacturers, project owners).
On the agenda:
- Panel discussions with experts:
- Aluminum facades: balancing performance, low carbon, and industry best practices with Marc Franco, Coldefy; and Loïc Soria, Ouest Alu.
- Aluminum windows: how to ensure production quality? With Maxime Runtz, Somalu; and Igor Ferreira, CARE Promotion.
- Case studies:
- La Hay-aux-Roses Gymnasium (aluminum and energy performance).
- Certified projects: traceability, compliance, and sustainability.
- Focus: New CSR and Environmental requirements for the LABELS (mandatory from August 2026 under the Climate & Resilience Law).

2026 Key Figures: A Sector in Motion
The Fenêtres alu label represents: 35 companies, 81% of SNFA members, a 12% increase compared to 2020 + an environmental certification.
The Façade alu label represents: 12 companies, 46% of SNFA members, 26 renewed audits + CSR and environmental certifications.
SNFA labels: unique guarantees for architects.
Why are these LABELS essential?
The LABEL fenêtrealu and LABEL façadealu are the only French labels that guarantee:
- Compliance with standards (NF DTU 36.5 for windows, NF DTU 33.1 for facades).
- Full performance traceability (AEV, Uw, Sw, TLw).
- Independent third-party audit (SOCOTEC) for objective quality.
- Access to government subsidies (eco-PTZ, CEE, 5.5% VAT) via RGE certification.
"The fenêtrealu LABEL has allowed us to meet Qualibat and RGE requirements while structuring our continuous improvement process" says Christophe Gaffié, Sales Director at Somalu.
What the LABELS guarantee
fenêtrealu LABEL: Manufacturing quality
- Adherence to industry best practices: NF DTU 36.5 + NF EN 14351-1 standard.
- Certified components:
- CEKAL glazing.
- QUALANOD/QUALIMARINE surface treatments.
- Design validated by DTA (Technical Application Document).
- Guaranteed performance:
- Minimum AEV: A3 E4(A/B) V*A2.
- Controls: Initial testing + annual self-inspections (1 to 3 tests per product family).
- Traceability: Performance labeling by product family.
façadealu LABEL: Comprehensive expertise (design, manufacturing, installation, maintenance)
- Adherence to industry best practices:
- NF DTU 36.5 (windows) + NF DTU 33.1 (curtain walls).
- CSTB/COPREC/SNFA technical data sheets + RAGE professional standards.
- Certified components:
- CEKAL glazing.
- QUALANOD/QUALIMARINE/QUALIDECO surface treatments.
- Design validated by DTA, Technical Assessment, or APEx.
- Quality control:
- Documented FPC (Factory Production Control).
- On-site installation: Pre-acceptance report + participation in formal handovers.

New 2026 Certifications: CSR & Environment
Environmental Certification (for façadealu AND fenêtrealu)
- Optimal waste management:
- Affiliation with an approved eco-organization (building EPR).
- Packaging optimization + closed-loop aluminum recycling.
- Decarbonization:
- Regular monitoring of energy consumption.
- Voluntary prevention plan.
- Designated manager: For the implementation of environmental actions.
CSR Certification (for façadealu only), based on 3 pillars
Economic :
- Economic sovereignty : 100% French manufacturing.
- Support for the local economy.
Social :
- Working conditions and well-being.
- Equal opportunity and risk prevention.
Environment:
- Responsible purchasing.
- Climate change mitigation.
Starting in August 2026, the Climate & Resilience Law will mandate CSR criteria for public procurement. SNFA LABELS allow you to get ahead of this requirement.
Architect testimonials:
"Specifying certified joinery ensures that the manufacturer has validated every step, from design to installation. For us, it provides peace of mind on the job site." Romain Viault, DPLG Architect (speaker at the 2026 Quality Meetings)
"The façadealu LABEL allowed us to secure the energy performance of the La Hay-aux-Roses gymnasium, with air and water tightness validated by SOCOTEC." Djamel Kara, Co-manager ROPA&Associés Architects
"Thanks to the fenêtrealu LABEL, we reduced our non-conformities by 30%. The SOCOTEC audit helped us structure our quality system." Grégoire Chamousset, CEO of ALUVAL
In short, the labels represent:
- 10 years of high standards : The LABELS will celebrate their tenth anniversary in 2026, with a 95% renewal rate.
- 100% French manufacturing : Holders commit to producing in France, using aluminum alloys that comply with European standards.
- SOCOTEC audits : A guarantee of impartiality for specifiers.









