TÜV SÜD and Munich Re develop Project Risk Rating

TÜV SÜD and Munich Re have developed a new risk rating system for industrial projects. The system facilitates the assessment of complex investment projects, and thus also the associated investment decisions.

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TÜV SÜD has founded a new data security company. Introducing: 'TÜV SÜD SEC-IT'

TÜV SÜD is continuing to expand its activities in the field of data security by establishing a new subsidiary, TÜV SÜD SEC IT GmbH. The new company unveiled its comprehensive service portfolio on 1 January 2014, offering services associated with data protection, new media and IT security that all focus on security and value added. TÜV SÜD SEC-IT will expand the existing service portfolio by adding innovative security services for data centres and services in the field of IT forensics. The managing director of the new TÜV SÜD subsidiary is Wolfgang Hock. 

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SMEs have no time to lose

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are on the brink of losing touch with the requirements of the 2018 registration deadline under REACH. At the SME workshop organised by the European Commission and ECHA, representatives from the world of politics, authorities and industrial associations expressed concern that SMEs may fail with their registrations. TÜV SÜD has developed a strategy which guides SMEs in obtaining successful registration of their substances.

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Webinar Announcement: Introduction to the Physical Agents Directive (EMF)

Our next free webinar is being held on January 29th 2014 at 2pm GMT and will focus on the new Physical Agents Directive, which covers the minimum health and safety requirements for workers exposed to electromagnetic fields.

Member State legislation is due by 1 July 2016, therefore industries have time to consider their health & safety arrangements and prepare/update their policies and procedures to comply with the PAD (EMF).

TÜV SÜD Product Service will give an overview of the PAD (EMF) requirements and their expected implementation.

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"Regionality" module added to ecopower certification

Increased focus on regional power generation may reduce the need for installation of additional transmission lines. TÜV SÜD has now expanded its ecopower certification by adding the "Regionality" module. The certification of Swiss energy provider Romande Energie, located in Morges, was completed successfully in 2013. TÜV SÜD will present this and further services at E-world (Hall 1 / Stand 322), held in Germany, between 11 and 13 February 2014.

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TÜV SÜD develops NDT procedure for composite components

The increasing use of composite materials in aircraft construction calls for new test methods. TÜV SÜD and T.A.U.R.U.S have developed a new system for small and medium-scale composite components that offers premium safety and a high level of cost-effectiveness. In a premiere, the method is now being applied to the testing also of aircraft components on behalf of Boeing.

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TÜV SÜD: Five tips for getting the Christmas tree home safely

Christmas tree? Definitely! Transport? Car, of course! But a few things must be considered if the festive freight is to arrive home safely – whether it's packed into the boot or strapped to the roof. TÜV SÜD's experts have five tips for tree transport. 

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