ICP Accreditation for Australian Conditions
Designed for Europe. Proven for Australia.
Australia presents some of the harshest environmental conditions in the world. High UV exposure, extreme temperature variations, and demanding weather conditions place significant stress on building materials over time.
That's why choosing a window profile system developed for Australian conditions matters.
aluplast profiles supplied into the Australian market meet the requirements of the uPVC Window Profiles Industry Code of Practice (ICP), an industry-led accreditation program developed by the Vinyl Council of Australia (VCA) and supported by the Australian Glass & Window Association (AGWA). The program establishes stringent requirements for profile composition, weathering resistance, colour stability and impact strength specifically for Australian conditions.
What is the ICP?
The Industry Code of Practice (ICP) was established to ensure that uPVC window and door profiles used in Australia are independently tested and verified for long-term performance in local climatic conditions. The accreditation includes requirements relating to:
- Material composition
- UV and weathering resistance
- Impact strength and durability
- Long-term colour retention
- Ongoing compliance and auditing
Unlike many international standards, the ICP was developed specifically to address Australia's unique environmental challenges.
Why Does ICP Matter?
Not all uPVC profiles are the same.
Products formulated for overseas markets may perform well in Europe or North America but were not necessarily designed to withstand Australia's intense solar radiation and climatic extremes. The ICP provides architects, builders and homeowners with confidence that accredited profiles have been independently assessed for suitability in Australian conditions.
For specifiers, ICP accreditation provides assurance that the profile system has been tested against one of the most demanding performance benchmarks for uPVC window systems anywhere in the world.
Why aluplast?
- At aluplast, we believe performance should never be assumed.
Our systems are engineered in Germany and supported by a global reputation for innovation, energy efficiency and durability. For the Australian market, we are equally committed to ensuring our profile systems meet the performance expectations required for local conditions.
ICP accreditation forms part of that commitment.
It provides architects, designers, builders and homeowners with confidence that the profile behind the finished window has been independently verified for strength, durability and long-term performance in Australian environments.
Because the quality of a window starts long before installation, it begins with the profile system specified from day one.
Confidence in Every Specification
Whether you're designing a custom home, delivering a multi-residential development, or selecting windows for your own project, ICP accreditation provides an important layer of confidence.
When you specify aluplast, you're choosing a system backed by independent industry standards and proven for Australian conditions.
Talk to your local aluplast fabrication partner to learn more about ICP-accredited aluplast systems.