Certifications
Quality certifications and trust documentation for industrial buyers
Héðinn holds ISO 9001 quality management, ISO 14001 environmental management, ISO 45001 occupational health and safety management, and equal-pay certification. Vendor partner approvals from Hardox Wearparts and Kongsberg are also maintained. Documentation is available on request.
Certified quality, environmental responsibility, and equal pay
Héðinn hf. holds ISO 9001 certification for quality management systems, ISO 14001 certification for environmental management systems, and ISO 45001 certification for occupational health and safety management systems. These certifications cover the company's industrial service, steel fabrication, and marine engineering operations.
Héðinn also holds equal-pay certification under Icelandic law, confirming that wages are determined by objective criteria and that equal work receives equal pay regardless of gender. This certification is audited and renewed on a defined cycle.
For procurement teams, supplier qualification reviews, and tender submissions, current certificate documentation is available on request. Contact the service team with the specific document type and project context.
Certifications held by Héðinn
Current certifications and vendor approvals. Certificate documents are available on request for procurement, supplier assessment, and tender use.
| Certification | Scope | Issuing body | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISO 9001: Quality Management System | Industrial service, steel fabrication, and marine engineering operations | Accredited certification body | Certified |
| ISO 14001: Environmental Management System | Industrial service, steel fabrication, and marine engineering operations | Accredited certification body | Certified |
| ISO 45001: Occupational Health & Safety Management System | Industrial service, steel fabrication, and marine engineering operations | Accredited certification body | Certified |
| Equal-Pay Certification (Jafnlaunavottun) | All employees across Héðinn hf. | Audited under Icelandic equal-pay standard | Certified |
| Hardox Wearparts: Authorized Service Center | Fabrication and supply of Hardox wear-resistant steel components | SSAB / Hardox Wearparts | Approved partner |
| Kongsberg: Authorized Service Partner | Marine systems service, winch systems, and propulsion support | Kongsberg Maritime | Approved partner |
| EN 1090: Execution of Steel Structures | Fabrication and assembly of structural steelwork | BSI (British Standards Institution) | Certified |
Certified by BSI
Héðinn’s management systems are independently audited and certified by BSI to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and the Icelandic equal-pay standard (ÍST 85).
Trust Areas
Five pillars that underpin Héðinn's certification programme
ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, equal-pay certification, and vendor partner approvals each address a distinct area of operational accountability.
ISO 9001 certification confirms that Héðinn's production and service processes follow a documented quality management system, with defined procedures, inspection points, and continual improvement cycles.
- Documented process controls
- Inspection and review cycles
- Non-conformance management
ISO 14001 certification covers how Héðinn identifies, monitors, and reduces the environmental impact of its workshop, fabrication, and site service operations.
- Environmental impact monitoring
- Waste and emissions controls
- Regulatory compliance framework
ISO 45001 certification covers how Héðinn manages occupational health and safety — identifying workplace hazards, controlling risk, and protecting employees across its workshop, fabrication, and site service operations.
- Hazard identification and risk control
- Worker safety and consultation
- Incident and near-miss management
Héðinn's equal-pay certification confirms that wages across all roles are set by objective criteria. Equal work receives equal pay regardless of gender, in line with Icelandic law and the equal-pay standard.
- Objective wage criteria
- Independent audit and renewal
- Icelandic equal-pay standard
Authorization as a Hardox Wearparts service center and Kongsberg service partner confirms that Héðinn meets manufacturer requirements for handling, installation, and service of their systems and materials.
- Hardox Wearparts authorized center
- Kongsberg Maritime approved partner
- Manufacturer-validated competence
Documentation request questions
Common questions from procurement teams and project managers about requesting certificate documentation from Héðinn.
Contact the Héðinn service team via the contact page and specify which certificate you need, the document format required, and the project or tender context. The team will route the request and provide the current certificate document.
Héðinn holds ISO 9001 for quality management, ISO 14001 for environmental management, ISO 45001 for occupational health and safety management, and equal-pay certification under the Icelandic equal-pay standard. The company is also an authorized Hardox Wearparts service center and an authorized Kongsberg Maritime service partner.
ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 all cover Héðinn's industrial service, steel fabrication, and marine engineering operations. The exact scope is stated on the certificate document, which is available on request.
Yes. Héðinn is currently an authorized Hardox Wearparts service center under SSAB and an authorized Kongsberg Maritime service partner. Authorization documents can be provided on request for supplier qualification or project tender purposes.
Yes. Send the project name, required document types, and any specific format or language requirements via the contact form. The service team will gather the relevant certificates, approvals, and supporting documents and respond directly.
Need a certificate not listed here?
Contact the service team with the document type and project context.
Authorized by Hardox and Kongsberg for specialized industrial work
Héðinn is an authorized Hardox Wearparts service center, approved by SSAB to fabricate and supply wear-resistant steel components. The Plate Department stocks Hardox 450 and Hardox 500 and processes these grades for abrasion-critical applications across fisheries, mining, and heavy industry.
As an authorized Kongsberg Maritime service partner, Héðinn supports Kongsberg marine systems across the Icelandic fleet. The authorization covers winch systems, propulsion components, and control systems, and confirms that Héðinn's technicians meet Kongsberg's competence and tooling requirements.
Both authorizations are maintained through ongoing compliance with manufacturer standards and are available as supporting documentation for project qualification, supplier assessment, or tender submission.
Request the certificate or approval document you need
Send the project name, document type required, and any format or language requirements. The service team will provide the current certificate or authorization document directly.
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