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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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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According to the study 'Security & Safety in a Smart Energy World', presented by TÜV SÜD at the opening of the 2013 Hannover Messe, the energy and manufacturing sectors are underestimating the potential risks involved in modernising power grids; awareness of the vulnerability of smart grids is negligible and protective action is rare. Decision-makers in large-scale energy companies, public utility companies and manufacturers were interviewed for the study.
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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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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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"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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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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