TÜV SÜD PSB Indonesia has established a business partnership with PT Qualis Indonesia and Nissenken to provide softlines testing locally. Softlines manufacturers in Indonesia can now test and certify their textiles, clothing and footwear products to international standards through an independent third party testing, inspection and certification body. The collaboration will see TÜV SÜD PSB managing the laboratory operations, PT Qualis Indonesia providing the laboratory infrastructure while Nissenken takes care of quality assurance for products bound for the Japanese markets.
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Effective immediately, TÜV SÜD Danmark is now a Notified Body which assesses compliance with interoperability requirements. Under this notification, TÜV SÜD Rail's Danish experts can now assess constituents and sub-systems for both conventional and high-speed lines for their compliance with Directive 2008/57/EC.
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Twenty-seven new hydrogen refuelling stations opened throughout the world in 2012, bringing the total number of hydrogen refuelling stations in operation to 208 as at March 2013.This is the result of the fifth annual assessment by H2stations.org, a website of Ludwig-Bölkow-Systemtechnik (LBST) and TÜV SÜD.
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It's time to change over to summer tyres. German cars needed over 21 million new tyres last year, with spring by far the busiest time for tyre sellers and fitters. The new EU label provides guidance for consumers, showing clear values for wet grip, rolling resistance and pass-by noise. TÜV SÜD's experts offer tips on selecting the right tyres for your car and budget.
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Once through the car wash is simply not enough! By the time winter is over, dirt has penetrated to more than just the visible areas of your car. Spring is the ideal time to give your car a thorough cleaning and some TLC – all actions that are quick to perform while helping to preserve the value of your car and keep it in good running order. TÜV SÜD lists the most important points for safety and maintenance of your vehicle's value.
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For many people, Easter is the first holiday of the year. And for their cars, it may be the first long journey they undertake after the winter. To ensure that the spring break doesn't turn into a spring breakdown after the first few hundred kilometres, a thorough check of the car is recommended before setting off on holiday. Here are some tips from TÜV SÜD's experts.
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In rainy weather the risk of road accidents increases two- to fourfold.One of the main dangers is aquaplaning or hydroplaning.Many drivers react wrongly when their tyres lose traction.TÜV SÜD's experts give tips on how to drive safely on wet roads.
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By introducing its Water Services unit, TÜV SÜD is entering an emerging global growth market. At Hannover Messe, the international provider of testing and certification services will be showcasing its activities in fields such as sea water desalination, infrastructure and smart water grid applications for the first time (sharing a booth with Metropolitan Solutions, Hall 1, Stand E16). The Director of TÜV SÜD's new Water Services unit is Dr Andreas Hauser.
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In rainy weather the risk of road accidents increases two- to fourfold.One of the main dangers is aquaplaning or hydroplaning.Many drivers react wrongly when their tyres lose traction.TÜV SÜD's experts give tips on how to drive safely on wet roads.
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Under the motto "Blue Solutions for a Green Future" TÜV SÜD will showcase a wide range of services for renewables and smart grids, energy efficiency and energy management in industry, and the safety and security of embedded systems. TÜV SÜD's experts can be found at the leading trade fair Energy (Hall 13, stand C48) and the leading trade fair Wind (Hall 27, Stand H26).
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Perceived cost barriers to improving product safety are unfounded, indicates new independent global research released today by TÜV SÜD, one of the world’s leading providers of testing, inspection and certification services. The study, named the TÜV SÜD Safety Gauge, to the contrary suggests that escalating consumer demand coupled with substantial annual recall costs, mean investing in enhanced product safety should not only improve consumer wellbeing but drive commercial success. The research is the first to investigate product safety practices alongside consumer attitudes and experiences in the consumer electronics, children’s products and food sectors.
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TÜV SÜD will provide information on its service portfolio for the long-term value and sustainability of real estate at MIPIM, the largest international real-estate trade show, held from 12 to 15 March 2013. In addition to showcasing services including due-diligence services, valuation reports, energy-efficient building management and building carbon footprints, the international service provider will present BREEAM sustainability certifications and international building controlling services (Hall Espace Riviera, Stand R33.08).
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Mercedes "slash-8" models, Ford Granada, Opel Rekord C2: 1960s and 1970s neo-classics are popular car choices for young families. But what about child restraint systems? Can classic cars and modern requirements for children's in-car safety go together? TÜV SÜD's experts answer this question with a definite yes. Generally, seat belts can be fitted in the back of classic cars without affecting their H registration. The in-car safety of children is another topic addressed at TÜV SÜD's stand 1J56 at the Retro Classics from 7 to 10 March in Stuttgart.
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The Turin Charter, which entered into effect a few days ago, introduces the first internationally standardised recommendations on the treatment of historic vehicles. While welcoming the cross-boundary protection of these four-wheeled cultural assets, TÜV SÜD fears certain problems in practice, for example in the fields of restoration and safety. The Turin Charter is one of TÜV SÜD's focal topics at the Retro Classics, the trade show for classic cars, which will be held in Stuttgart from 7 to 10 March.
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TÜV SÜD Automotive GmbH and Freiburg-based SynSpace GmbH have announced plans to cooperate in the fields of functional safety and process management in the future. By entering this cooperation, TÜV SÜD will expand its service portfolio, adding an integrated approach to design and development processes and functional safety requirements, and thus emphasise its goal of being an integrated provider of testing and certification services for safety-related electronic systems used in the automotive industry.
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With effect from 1 March 2013, Arnd Martin (49) is the new Managing Director of FleetCompany.He succeeds long-term Managing Director Roland Vogt, who will move to a new role in the TÜV SÜD Group in summer 2013.Managing a total of over 100,000 vehicles, the partnership of FleetCompany and the Fleet Logistics Group is Europe's leading fleet management specialist.
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