Fabrimech Secures PED/CE Module H AD 2000 Certification, Entering the European Market
“Mr. Thomas, Module H/ AD 2000 is a most stringent PED/CE certification level. Are you sure?”
That’s what the certification consultant asked me when we committed to this goal.
Sitting in that meeting, I thought about my father.
In 1966, K.V. Thomas started Fabrimech as a proprietorship company.
He built it on one principle: Quality is non-negotiable.
By 1982, we were certified for NPCIL and Atomic Power stations.
By 1988, approved vendor for Indian Railways fabricated parts.
Through 2003-2016, we earned ISO certifications systematically.
In 2016, we achieved EN 15085 and later ISO 3834.
In 2023, we expanded that to include Aluminium materials.
Each milestone was deliberate. Each certification built our capability.
But PED/CE Module H – AD 2000 ? That was our European entry ticket.
And it was in our Business Plan for 2025-26.
The journey wasn’t easy:
→ 8 months of intensive preparation
→ Quality systems aligned with 2014/68/EU standards
→ International welding procedures validated
→ Continuous third-party surveillance audits
Yesterday, we received our PED/CE certification (Module H, AD 2000) for Air Reservoir tanks.
We didn’t just meet the requirements. We proved something bigger:
That a three-generation Indian family business can compete on the world’s most rigorous quality standards.
What I’m most proud of?
– Every team member — staff and workers — understood WHY.
– They didn’t see it as “more audits” or “management’s project.”
– They saw it as their passport to the global stage.
To my Fabrimech family:
This certification carries YOUR dedication.
To fellow MSME owners: Don’t let anyone tell you Indian manufacturers can’t meet European standards.
We just did. Starting from a proprietorship in 1966 to certified European supplier in 2026.
Next chapter: Establishing Fabrimech as a Quality Global Supplier internationally.
The three-generation journey continues.
– Thomas K Varghese