TÜV SÜD PMSS Chairman, Alan Chivers, appointed to RenewableUK Board

Alan Chivers, Chairman, TÜV SÜD PMSS, the global renewable energy consulting firm, has been appointed to the RenewableUK board, the firm has announced. Alan Chivers has taken up his role on the board from June 2014, and will be responsible as HSE link in that position.

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Let's celebrate with TÜV SÜD PMSS! Twenty years supporting renewable energy projects

Nobody really knew it, but back in 1994 when TÜV SÜD PMSS first opened its doors for business, the UK wind power market was poised for real growth. The twenty years that followed – and that lead us to the present day – capitalised on that early enthusiasm. And in the process, created the foundations and the catalyst for some impressive industry growth.

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TÜV SÜD acquires cgmunich Group

TÜV SÜD is pursuing the continued expansion of its real-estate services by acquiring the Munich-based cgmunich Group. cgmunich, with almost 50 staff, is among the leading specialist service providers in the real estate and facility management sector. After entering the MEP engineering market, TÜV SÜD's latest acquisition enables the company to expand its portfolio of strategic and process consultancy services in the field of professional property and site management.

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TÜV SÜD's food experts throw light on additive limits in foods

Undesirable substances in foods have long been a cause of consumer concern. In a recent survey conducted by TÜV SÜD, a large proportion of respondents (34%) perceived additives as the greatest nutrition-based risk – a good example of the disparity between the public and experts in the field in assessing food risks. TÜV SÜD's food experts explain how the health impact of additives is evaluated and what consumers can do to avoid artificial additives in foods.

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Kapil Bansal of TÜV SÜD appointed as a Member of the FDRA (Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America) Board of Directors

Kapil Bansal, TÜV SÜD’s Global Head of Consumer Products & Retail, has been appointed as a Member of the Board of Directors to FDRA, the largest footwear trade association in the U.S. TÜV SÜD, a global provider of premium safety, quality and sustainability solutions, is also the exclusive testing and certification partner of FDRA.

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TÜV SÜD tips: Packing like the professionals

Packing the heaviest items at the bottom, over the axle where possible; securing small items; filling up gaps – these are the top three considerations when packing trucks and vans. And these tips from the pros also apply to packing a car before a holiday trip. Incorrect weight distribution can impact severely on stability when cornering, and unsecured items can turn into missiles if the driver has to brake unexpectedly. Secure stowage is the watchword even for the smallest items. Here are TÜV SÜD's tips for loading cars correctly.

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