CNEP

Centre National d'Evaluation de Photoprotection

Your partner in photoaging & polymer analyses

CNEP - Centre National d'Evaluation de Photoprotection

Experts in polymer materials since 1986

Faced with the crucial challenges of current societal and economic issues, the CNEP is the privileged and innovative partner of companies or research organizations in the scientific field. Specialists in the phenomena of photochemical aging (photoaging), thermal and much more, we offer you tailor-made solutions to anticipate and control these essential processes.

Also discover our unique expertise in the advanced characterization of the evolution of plastic materials. Thanks to our accelerated aging methods, benefit from an in-depth understanding and optimization of the performance of your materials.

The CNEP has become an essential reference in the field of polymer chemistry. With our in-depth expertise, cutting-edge technologies and proven experience, we are perfectly equipped to meet a multitude of characterization and analysis needs.

Our history

Coming from a fundamental research laboratory, the CNEP has been supporting Companies (Large Groups, ETIs and SMEs), Research Organizations and Innovation Devices for more than 38 years.

Creation of the photochemistry laboratory

Since 1972, the Laboratory of Molecular and Macromolecular Photochemistry (UMR CNRS 6505) of Blaise Pascal University (formerly UCA) and the Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Chimie de Clermont-Ferrand (formerly SIGMA) has studied the mechanisms of photochemical aging which control the long-term behavior of polymer materials in outdoor uses.

1972
Creation of the CNEP by Professor Jacques Lemaire

The numerous industrial valorizations induced by a better knowledge of the aging mechanisms of polymer materials made it necessary to establish the CNEP (National Photoprotection Evaluation Center) in 1986 to examine the original problems associated with the long-term quality control of polymer materials in use formulation

1986
Extension of our building

THE CNEP continues its development by expanding its building to reach a surface area of ​​1500m²

1994
Characterization team

Arrival of the “characterization” team within the CNEP

2000
CRT approval

The Technological Resources Center (CRT) ensures a mission of general interest just like the Technological Diffusion Unit (CDT), by directly assisting companies and more particularly SMEs, in defining their needs, by participating in the development of their activities through innovation and technology, and relying on skills networks.

2006
ISO 9001 certification - v2015

The ISO 9001 standard is the quality management standard. It provides guarantees in terms of organizational quality within any type of structure. ISO 9001 certification consists of providing proof that a continuous improvement system has been implemented within our company

2018

Our concerns:

your satisfaction

listen

Listening and taking into account customer issues

answer

Always faster response for ever longer expected durability

advice

advice

Support and advice in the product development phases

report

Provision of a detailed, detailed and argued study report

respect

Respect of commitments and confidentiality

security

Limited company carrying out its research under confidentiality contract

The quality of our work is recognized

Always concerned about the quality of our analyzes and the reliability of our scientific data, the National Photoprotection Evaluation Center – CNEP has numerous accreditations or certifications recognized worldwide.

ISO 9001

Certification ISO 9001 - version 2015

D15 3200B

Accréditation RENAULT ME D153200B

C.R.T.

Centre de Ressources technologiques

CNEP, a world reference in the field of polymers

In our laboratory we support a diverse clientele, ranging from large international companies to national and local companies, expert firms and R&D laboratories.

Our customer base also includes project developers and even craftspeople.

We pride ourselves on our ability to meet the specific needs and requirements of each of our clients, regardless of their size, industry or geographic location.

Trust and recognition also from our many partners

Learn more about our techniques and equipment

Discover our techniques

CNEP know-how and expertise

Examples of our equipment

Aging and analysis equipment
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Summer break

The CNEP will be in very reduced activity from August 10 to 15, 2020, contact us preferably after this period.
Thank you

La certification ISO 9001 - 2015

L'ISO 9001:2015 spécifie les exigences relatives au système de management de la qualité lorsqu'un organisme:

a) doit démontrer son aptitude à fournir constamment des produits et des services conformes aux exigences des clients et aux exigences légales et réglementaires applicables, et

b) vise à accroître la satisfaction de ses clients par l'application efficace du système, y compris les processus pour l'amélioration du système et l'assurance de la conformité aux exigences des clients et aux exigences légales et réglementaires applicables.

Toutes les exigences de l'ISO 9001:2015 sont génériques et prévues pour s'appliquer à tout organisme, quels que soient son type ou sa taille, ou les produits et services qu'il fournit.

Obtenir la certification ISO 9001:2015, c’est s’appuyer sur 8 principes de management :
• l’orientation client ;
• l’implication du personnel ;
• l’approche processus ;
• l’amélioration continue ;
• la gestion par approche système ;
• le leadership ;
• la prise de décision fondée sur des preuves ;
• le management des relations avec les parties intéressées.