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The 3M Certified Graphics Installation Company program, established in 1999, is administered for 3M by the United Applications Standards Group (UASG).
Companies with this distinction are recognized by 3M and UASG for not only their vehicle graphics installation skills/knowledge, but also their sound business practices and accountability to a Code of Conduct.

Accreditation requirements:
 

• Carry’s liability insurance (verified by the UASG once per year).
• Meets certain business requirements (annual confirmation and random site visits), and ensures employees follow proper company policies and 3M vinyl graphic installation procedures.
• Passes a rigorous hands-on and written test by at least one employee in the company at the 3M Company, St Paul, MN test facility. The test includes graphics applied to surfaces such as: floors, walls, textured walls, trailers and auto and van wrap installation.

The 3M Preferred Graphics Installer program, established in 2009, tests the installation skill level of individual installers. Installers with this distinction are recognized by 3M for their installation skills/knowledge.

Accreditation requirements:
 

• Carry’s liability insurance (verified by 3M once per year with current employer).
• Passes a rigorous hands-on and written test at the 3M Company, St Paul, MN test facility or one of several 3M Authorized test facilities. The test includes graphics applied to surfaces such as: floors, walls, textured walls, trailers and vans/autos.

The 3M Endorsed Graphics Installer program is a limited accreditation program for specific applications (not comprehensive like the 3M Certified and 3M Preferred programs). To be considered a 3M Endorsed Graphics Installer, a person must carry liability insurance (verified by 3M once per year) and pass a hands-on and written test for their specific application, such as:
 

• 3M Endorsed Knifeless Tape Installer - for proper use of 3M Knifeless Tape for cutting graphic film and creating designs on vehicles.
• 3M Endorsed Architectural Installer - for application of 3M™ DI-NOC™ Architectural Finishes in an interior design setting.