The original engine in a Buick Electra? Modern rims on a Mercedes 'Pagoda'? TÜV SÜD's classic car expert Matthias Gerst can answer questions like these without even thinking. Gerst has been collecting vehicle data for over 40 years; the unique body of information collected in his pioneering work has formed the basis for over 50,000 data sheets. Gerst's dedication will be honoured on 1 June when the 57-year-old native of Stuttgart, Germany, receives the RetroClassicCultur Award at the tenth RetroClassics Meets Barock event. TÜV SÜD is the safety partner for this meet-up of classic car enthusiasts.
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Wednesday 29 May 2013
Tuesday 28 May 2013
Violation of REACH regulation can result in severe fines
Violations of the European chemicals regulation REACH will be subject to more severe penalties in the future. TÜV SÜD references the relevant provisions in the European regulation concerning violation of the chemicals legislation that recently came into force in Germany. In a worst case scenario, violations may be punished by up to two years in prison or a fine of up to EUR 50,000.
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Thursday 23 May 2013
The Internet – a scammers' haven
The Internet makes life easier in many respects. Shopping from the comfort of your sofa, making travel arrangements, looking for information or making new contacts – almost anything is possible.However, the Internet is also a scammers' haven.Given this, caution is the watchword for all online shoppers and other Web surfers.TÜV SÜD's expert Rainer Seidlitz gives tips on how to avoid unpleasant surprises.
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Tuesday 21 May 2013
Safe journey into the best weeks of the year
Cars are the most popular method of transport for holidaymakers. But a careful check of the vehicle's condition and equipment is vital to ensure the journey to and from the holiday destination is free from unwelcome incidents. Here are TÜV SÜD's tips for a safe trip.
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Thursday 16 May 2013
TÜV SÜD certificate for the world's first Green Amusement Park
The "Green Amusement Park" certificate from TÜV SÜD Industrie Service is a landmark standard for assessing and confirming the sustainability and environmental compatibility of amusement parks.Europa-Park, Germany´s largest theme park located in Rust, Baden-Wuerttemberg, has now been certified as the first green amusement park worldwide.Certification focuses on areas such as building services and amusement ride systems, construction, land use, transport planning and the handling of waste-water and existing contamination.
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Innovative solutions for power stations
Increasingly fierce competition in the energy sector in tandem with decreasing utilisation rates pose new challenges to the owners of conventional power stations, who are forced to operate their plants more flexibly while still ensuring cost-effectiveness and profitability. Reaching this goal requires component life to be increased and core processes to be streamlined and optimised. TÜV SÜD will showcase its service portfolio at POWER-GEN Europe, held in Vienna from 4 to 6 June 2013 (Hall B, Stand B2251).
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TÜV SÜD: Safely stowed before heading south
Boxes, bags, baby buggies: when holiday time comes around cars are often forced into the role of heavy-duty transporters. In this situation, packing the vehicle correctly becomes vital as unsecured items can easily be transformed into missiles by emergency braking manoeuvres or cause the vehicle to become unstable on bends. Secure stowage is the watchword even for the smallest items. TÜV SÜD has some practical tips on correct packing.
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Tuesday 14 May 2013
TÜV SÜD: DIY – five tips on how to maintain the value of your car
Changing a headlight bulb now and again isa relatively simple matter in most cases.However, when it comes to replacing an air filter things may get trickier.In many cases, the complexity of modern electronics is a serious obstacle for do-it-yourself mechanics.And yet hands-on car owners can do quite a bit to ensure their cars hold their value, especially when the winter is over. Here are five tips by TÜV SÜD's experts that every motorist should heed.
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Monday 13 May 2013
TÜV SÜD: Stefan Rentsch appointed CEO of the Korea region
The international technical service group TÜV SÜD has appointed Stefan Rentsch CEO of the Korea region. With effect from 1 May 2013, the industrial engineer with extensive international experience will take over responsibility for the future expansion of TÜV SÜD's activities in the region – an important building block in the company's expansion strategy.
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Thursday 9 May 2013
TÜV SÜD ensures secure investments in the photovoltaic sector
TÜV SÜD improves the security of investments in the photovoltaic sector, supporting investors, general contractors and owners, manufacturers and importers worldwide.At this year's Intersolar Europe the experts of the international technical services company will showcase their service portfolio, which extends throughout the value chain from planning, testing and certification of solar plants and systems to the testing of PV modules and components (Hall A3, Stand 3.356).Intersolar Europe will take place in Munich between 19 and 21 June 2013.
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The 7 most common mistakes in registration of chemical substances
Under REACH, the European Community Regulation, manufacturers and importers must register chemical substances.However, the quality of the data is inadequate in many of the registration dossiers that have been submitted to the European chemical agency ECHA so far.Within the scope of its SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) initiative, TÜV SÜD points out mistakes that should be avoided at all costs.
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Thursday 2 May 2013
TÜV SÜD: Making sharing safe
Carsharing, car clubs or car pools are an idea that's catching on fast, particularly in major urban centres. Over 450,000 drivers in Germany now use car clubs or take advantage of offers by the various car manufacturers, bringing the country to second place in an international carsharing comparison. But when a car is passed on from one driver to the next, what about safety considerations? Tyre pressure, engine oil, windscreen washer fluid: what should drivers look out for when they take over a shared car? TÜV SÜD has useful and practical tips for car club drivers.
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