Kimmo Kaukanen works as a fire testing expert at Measurlabs’ organic materials team. He has 20+ years of experience with fire testing, having worked at VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, Eurofins, and Rakennustieto Oy in roles incorporating hands-on testing, business development, and team management. Kimmo has also participated in IMO and CEN working groups focusing on the development of fire testing standards.
Kimmo majored in machine automation and holds an MSc in machine engineering from LUT University. He has also completed additional courses on fire dynamics, safety licenses, and sales.
Kimmo’s latest articles in our blog
January 9, 2025
New Construction Products Regulation: overview of requirements and compliance testing
Product-specific testing requirements for construction products will be gradually updated to match the new CPR when new technical specifications are prepared.
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October 30, 2024
EN 13501-1 standard for fire classification of construction materials: Overview of performance classes & criteria
In most cases, several reaction-to-fire tests are required to determine the correct fire performance class for construction products according to EN 13501-1.
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