Tuesday 30 April 2013

Retrofitting an electronic co-driver

Parking assistants, lane departure warning systems, rain sensors: the cars of today offer a whole array of advanced driver assistance systems as standard features. But these electronic co-drivers are also popular choices with drivers of older vehicles, and the market is crowded with assistance systems that can be retrofitted to cars. Many of them, however, are virtually useless and contribute little or nothing to vehicle safety, warn the experts at TÜV SÜD, and give this handy overview of when retrofitting is really worthwhile.


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Wednesday 24 April 2013

No-scream ice-cream

620 million litres of ice-cream are eaten every year in Germany – that's around seven litres per person. But ice-cream comes in many different kinds. The food experts at TÜV SÜD have some tips for consumers on how to recognise quality and what hygiene rules to watch out for to enjoy ice-cream without screaming.
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Tuesday 23 April 2013

Bite-size tips for safer sizzling!

As temperatures start to climb, it's time to get the barbecue out and declare the BBQ season officially open. However, before playing with fire, barbecue enthusiasts should heed some advice to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everybody.

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Friday 19 April 2013

Dr Matthias Johannes Rapp new CFO of TÜV SÜD AG

With effect from 16 August 2013, the Supervisory Board of TÜV SÜD AG appointed Dr Matthias J. Rapp new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).Rapp's responsibilities on the Board of Management of Germany's largest TÜV organisation will include finances, controlling, M&A, procurement, IT and risk management.

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Thursday 18 April 2013

TÜV SÜD – member of the German Water Partnership (GWP)

TÜV SÜD has joined the German Water Partnership (GWP), reinforcing its international presence in the field of water services.The international service provider will showcase its activities in the fields of sea-water desalination, infrastructure and smart water applications at joint stands shared by GWP members at the Wasser Berlin International 2013 trade fair (Hall 3.2, Stand 406) from 23 to 26 April 2013 and at the IE Expo Shanghai from 13 to 15 May 2013.

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TÜV SÜD invests in infrastructure for testing consumer products

TÜV SÜD has increased its capacities in the testing of consumer products, investing EUR 15 million in a new laboratory building in Garching. In view of the global competition among testing laboratories, this investment is a clear commitment to Germany as a base for TÜV SÜD's testing operations.


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Tuesday 16 April 2013

TÜV SÜD: Correct tyre pressure takes the fear out of tyre blowouts

As tyre technology has advanced, tyre blowouts have become extremely rare occurrences assuming that tyres are properly treated. However, despite technological progress lack of care, insufficient pressure and damage from incidents like kerb collisions may still cause a blowout.

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Thursday 11 April 2013

TÜV SÜD ZACTA becomes a CBTL

TÜV SÜD Zacta, a member of one of the world’s leading technical service organizations, has been recognized in the CB Scheme to conduct testing and issue CB test reports to international standards IEC 61010-1 and IEC 60950-1.

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TÜV SÜD Chemie Service provides quality assurance in Asia

The chemical process industry is growing – especially in Asia and the Middle East.Safe, reliable and profitable plants and systems depend on intensive quality assurance and design and manufacturing that is conform to standards.TÜV SÜD Chemie Service will showcase its comprehensive range of services at AchemAsia 2013 (Hall/Stand P21) from 13 to 16 May in Bejing.

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Wednesday 10 April 2013

Carolin Eckert is new media relations officer at TÜV SÜD

With effect from April 2013, Carolin Eckert has joined TÜV SÜD's Corporate Communications team in her function as media relations officer.In the team under Head of Corporate Communications Matthias Andreesen Viegas, 32-year old Carolin Eckert will be responsible for media relations in the Certification segment, and thus areas including transport psychology, workplace health management, data protection, food safety, process certification and the topics and subjects of TÜV SÜD Academy.

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TÜV SÜD: Tips on safety with a trailer in tow

From garden waste gathered in the spring sunshine to that loft conversion that has been waiting for winter to end – a trailer is a useful assistant when bulky objects have to be transported. There's even no need to have a trailer of your own: they can be hired. However, not all drivers feel secure behind the wheel when pulling a trailer. TÜV SÜD has some tips for driving safely with a trailer in tow.

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Tuesday 9 April 2013

Potential risks of smart grids are underestimated

Monday 8 April 2013

TÜV SÜD signs Luxembourg Declaration

TÜV SÜD has signed the Luxembourg Declaration, committing to the building of a healthy corporate policy. Chairman of the Board of Management Dr Axel Stepken and Head of Corporate Human Resources Gabriele Sommer signed the declaration. “By signing the declaration we confirm the importance of health promotion at our company. We are delighted to make this voluntary commitment, which benefits our employees but also our entire company”, explained Stepken on signing the declaration.

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TÜV SÜD: Tips on buying used cars

The used-car market is slowly gaining momentum – and prices for used cars are rising as a result. Any prospective purchasers of used cars should therefore start looking now. TÜV SÜD's experts have assembled some tips for purchasing used cars.

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Thursday 4 April 2013

Approval of wind turbines in the USA and Canada

"Field labelling" is a flexible process applied in the USA and Canada for the approval of wind turbines. TÜV SÜD Product Service GmbH is one of the few testing laboratories in the world that holds accreditation for the approval of turbine components under this process. At the leading trade fair Energy held by Hannover Messe, the experts present field labelling as a complementary addition to TÜV SÜD's extensive portfolio of wind services (Hall 13, Stand C48).

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Wednesday 3 April 2013

TÜV SÜD: Well-prepared for the open-top season

When the crocuses come out, so do the convertibles. As a warm-weather pleasure, the majority of open-top cars have spent the winter in a garage, so 'topless' drivers should start off by taking the time to give their car's workings a thorough once-over – a jammed roof mechanism or flat battery are sure-fire ways to crush the first joys of spring. And of course, all other vehicles have to get ready for the new season too. The experts at TÜV SÜD have drawn up a checklist for drivers.

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