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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