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DNV Forges Europe’s Leading Cyber Security Services Business through Mergers

(IN BRIEF) DNV, a leading assurance and risk management provider, has combined its cyber security division with two recently acquired companies – Nixu and Applied Risk – to create one of Europe’s fastest-growing cyber security services businesses. This merger brings … Read the full press release

Pioneering Well-Being: GRAHAM Attains IIP Platinum Accreditation

(IN BRIEF) GRAHAM Group has achieved the prestigious IIP Wellbeing Platinum accreditation, the highest recognition for a positive well-being culture, becoming the first company in any industry to do so. This achievement signifies GRAHAM’s strong commitment to employee well-being, with … Read the full press release

Only 17 Companies Worldwide Hold ‘Top Employer Global’ Certification, Saint-Gobain Among Them

(IN BRIEF) Saint-Gobain has been awarded the prestigious “Top Employer Global” certification for the ninth consecutive year, a distinction held by only 17 companies worldwide. Claire Pedini, Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Corporate Social Responsibility at Saint-Gobain Group, … Read the full press release

WTL Technology’s Anti-Reflection Accessory Receives Prestigious Certification from TÜV Rheinland

(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland has awarded its “Anti-Reflection Accessory” certification to WTL Technology for their ARC screen protector unveiled at CES. The screen protector reduces reflections and improves readability on electronic devices by minimizing ambient light interference. The certification, based … Read the full press release

DNV Urges Companies to Adopt Food Value Chain Certification to Combat Food Loss and Waste

(IN BRIEF) In recognition of the UN’s “International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste,” DNV emphasizes the role of certification in reducing food waste across the value chain. The UN reports a rise in hunger since 2014, with … Read the full press release

Aurubis Continues Commitment to Responsible Copper Production with Copper Mark Certification

(IN BRIEF) Aurubis, a prominent global multimetal producer and a leading copper recycler, has successfully completed the Copper Mark certification process for its Olen plant in Belgium, becoming the fourth site in its smelter network to receive the internationally recognized … Read the full press release

Lenzing Achieves EU Ecolabel Certification for Indonesian Fibers, Reinforces Commitment to Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) The Lenzing Group, a leading provider of specialty cellulose fibers for textiles and nonwoven industries, has attained certification from the prestigious EU Ecolabel for its fibers produced at the Indonesian facility in Purwakarta (PT. South Pacific Viscose). This … Read the full press release

Airbus Helicopters Receives Certification for H175 Helicopter in China

(IN BRIEF) Airbus Helicopters has received certification from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) for its H175 helicopter. This certification allows for the delivery of H175 helicopters to customers in China, which is a demanding market with a growing … Read the full press release

SGS, the Leading Global Testing and Certification Company, Unveils Advanced Automotive and Consumer Electronic Testing Facility in Pune, India

SGS, the Leading Global Testing and Certification Company, Unveils Advanced Automotive and Consumer Electronic Testing Facility in Pune, India

(IN BRIEF) SGS, a leading global testing and certification company, has opened a state-of-the-art testing facility in Chakan, Pune, India. The new facility specializes in automotive and consumer electronics testing, featuring advanced laboratories for metallurgy, polymer, chemical, and environmental testing, … Read the full press release

RINA and Eni Collaborate on Green Maritime Initiatives for Energy Transition

(IN BRIEF) RINA and Eni have signed an agreement to collaborate on initiatives aimed at the energy transition and decarbonization of their operations, with a focus on maritime transport. The partnership will explore the use of HVO biofuel produced by … Read the full press release

Telekom’s MagentaZuhause App Awarded ‘Approved Smart Home Product’ for 2023, Demonstrating Enhanced Security

(IN BRIEF) Telekom’s MagentaZuhause app has received high security certification from AV-TEST, an esteemed IT security institute. The certification confirms that the app effectively safeguards communication with connected devices, protecting against potential hacker attacks and ensuring data privacy. The app’s … Read the full press release

DNV-SE-0190: The World’s First Document to Certify Energy Islands and Offshore Wind Farms in Poland

(IN BRIEF) DNV has released an updated version of its service specification for project certification, DNV-SE-0190, which is the first of its kind to address the certification of energy islands and offshore wind farms in Poland. The update incorporates country-specific … Read the full press release

SGS’s Subsurface Consultancy Business Finds New Home at Sproule as Part of Restructuring Effort

(IN BRIEF) SGS has agreed to sell its Netherlands-based Subsurface Consultancy (SSC) business to Sproule, a Canadian energy consultancy firm. The SSC provides services such as reserves certification, seismic interpretation, and integrated reservoir studies to clients in the upstream energy … Read the full press release

SGS Offers One-Stop-Shop for Luminaire Testing and Certification in the US

(IN BRIEF) SGS has opened a new lighting testing laboratory in Suwanee, Georgia, USA, offering a comprehensive suite of environmental tests for lighting performance, energy efficiency, safety certification, and RF/EMC. The ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO 17065 accredited facility serves as … Read the full press release

Henkel partners with one of Europe’s leading and most recognized independent institutes for recyclability testing and certification

Henkel: Company is currently not capable to predict with sufficient reliability the impact COVID-19 will have on its business performance in 2020

(PRESS RELEASE) DÜSSELDORF, 29-Nov-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Henkel (ETR: HEN3), a German chemical and consumer goods company, has announced a new partnership with cyclos-HTP Institute (CHI), one of Europe’s leading and most recognized independent institutes for recyclability testing and certification. … Read the full press release

Conformity Statements by DNV confirms the safe and reliable design basis for two offshore wind farms part of Nordseecluster, a joint wind projects of RWE and Northland Power

(PRESS RELEASE) BÆRUM, 29-Sep-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has announced that the company has issued Conformity Statements for two offshore wind farms part of the Nordseecluster, a joint wind project of RWE and … Read the full press release

Les déclarations de conformité de DNV confirment la base de conception sûre et fiable de deux parcs éoliens offshore faisant partie de Nordseecluster, un projet éolien conjoint de RWE et Northland Power

(COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) BÆRUM, 29-Sep-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — DNV, l’expert indépendant en énergie et fournisseur d’assurance, a annoncé que la société avait a publié des déclarations de conformité pour deux parcs éoliens offshore faisant partie du Nordseecluster, un projet éolien … Read the full press release

Covestro announces Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX® certification for some of its Dureflex® portfolio thermoplastic polyurethane films

High product safety and absence of pollutants in textile applications (PRESS RELEASE) LEVERKUSEN, 13-Jun-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Covestro AG (ETR: 1COV), a German producer of polyurethane and polycarbonate based raw materials and one of world’s leading polymer companies, has announced … Read the full press release

Covestro annonce la certification Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX® pour certains de ses films en polyuréthane thermoplastique Dureflex®

Haute sécurité du produit et absence de polluants dans les applications textiles (COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) LEVERKUSEN, 13-Jun-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Covestro AG (ETR : 1COV), un producteur allemand de polyuréthane et de polycarbonate matières premières et l’une des principales sociétés de … Read the full press release

Sustainability: SGS achieves EcoVadis Sustainability Rating’s highest recognition for 3rd year in a row

(PRESS RELEASE) GENEVA, 15-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has announced it has been awarded the Platinum Medal, EcoVadis Sustainability Rating’s highest recognition, for the third consecutive year. With a score of 79/100, … Read the full press release

DNV and 18 industry partners launch a new joint initiative to enhance the standardization for hydrogen production systems that use renewable energy-powered electrolysis to produce green hydrogen

The JIP will be kicked off on 16 February and is open for more partners to join until mid-April 2022 (PRESS RELEASE) HAMBURG, 10-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has announced the launch of … Read the full press release

Saint-Gobain named Top Employer for 7th year in a row thanks to its values, ethics and integrity that unite its employees

A MAJOR ASSET TO ATTRACT THE TALENT NECESSARY TO THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE STRATEGIC PLAN “GROW & IMPACT” (PRESS RELEASE) LA DÉFENSE, 20-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Saint-Gobain (EPA: SGO), a French multinational producer of construction, high-performance, and other materials, has … Read the full press release

Saloodo! awarded four ISO certificates by Dekra

Freshly awarded four ISO certificates, Saloodo! will thus continue on its expansion course in the future. Dekra awards the start-up after intensive audit Saloodo! meets ISO standard in sustainability, safety and quality management Saloodo! active in more than 50 countries … Read the full press release

DNV report: grid-scale energy storage solutions key for the investors in renewables across Asia Pacific

(PRESS RELEASE) BÆRUM, 15-Sep-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has announced the release of its study “Energy Storage in the Asia Pacific Region”. According to the report investors in renewables are evaluating energy storage … Read the full press release

SHV acquires Kiwa a global player in the Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) industry

(PRESS RELEASE) UTRECHT, 9-Jul-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — One of the world’s largest private trading groups, SHV announces that it has reached an agreement on the acquisition of Kiwa, currently owned by NPM Capital and the Kiwa management and employees. Kiwa … Read the full press release

SGS’ Cyberlab in Graz earns accreditation from the German Federal Office for Information Security

(PRESS RELEASE) GENEVA, 6-May-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — SGS announces that its Cyberlab in Graz, Austria is now accredited to carry out cybersecurity evaluations according to Common Criteria for the Technical Domain ‘Smart Cards and Similar Devices’ following certification from the … Read the full press release

SGS Geneva is now a Gafta Approved Superintendent

(PRESS RELEASE) GENEVA, 26-Apr-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — SGS Geneva announces successful completion of Gafta Standard Audit and is now a confirmed Gafta Approved Superintendent. Demonstrating our technical expertise in supervision, sampling and check weighing for the Agri Commodities industry. As … Read the full press release

MAHLE: chargeBIG’s electric charging infrastructure obtains VDE’s certification

Corporate start-up obtains type examination certificate from Germany’s Association for Electrical, Electronic, and Information Technologies (VDE) Customers of the electric charging infrastructure can now be billed in compliance with the German Measurement and Verification Act (MessEG) chargeBIG is also the … Read the full press release

Top Employer certification for DHL Supply Chain underlines the Company’s excellent working conditions, even during the global pandemic

Investments in digitalization of training and recruitment proved to be right amid the pandemic Building on standardized solutions, digital skillsets and diversity will be the focus in 2021 (PRESS RELEASE) BONN, 27-Jan-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — DHL Supply Chain, Deutsche Post … Read the full press release

Lindner floor panels now FSC certified

(PRESS RELEASE) ARNSTORF, Germany, 25-Nov-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Europe’s leading manufacturer and contractor for the building envelope, interior fit-out and insulation Lindner announces that almost all of its raised and hollow floor panels have FSC certification now (License number FSC® … Read the full press release

DNV GL’s GreenPowerMonitor ranked #1 in Wood Mackenzie’s “Global solar PV monitoring update 2020”

#1 position among global independent software vendors (PRESS RELEASE) ARNHEM, 7-Oct-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — DNV GL, the world’s largest resource of independent energy experts and certification body, has announced its GreenPowerMonitor (GPM) has been ranked #1, with 34 GW of … Read the full press release

Yara’s Durban plant awarded AA1000 certification for social and ethical standards

(PRESS RELEASE) OSLO, 2-Oct-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Norwegian chemical company, Yara announces that its Industrial Solutions plant in South Africa has been awarded an AA1000 certification for social and ethical standards. It’s the first business within Yara, and only the … Read the full press release

AkzoNobel’s basecoat/clearcoat system Aerodur 3001/3002 certified by Boeing for use locally in China

(PRESS RELEASE) AMSTERDAM, 15-Sep-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — AkzoNobel (AMS: AKZA), Dutch multinational paints and performance coatings manufacturer, has announced its aerospace coatings facility in Dongguan, China, has been qualified by aircraft manufacturer Boeing to color blend the company’s Aerodur 3001 … Read the full press release

SGS and Sintali expand partnership to offer simple and transparent path to EDGE certification

(PRESS RELEASE) GENEVA, 3-Sep-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — SGS announces an expanded collaboration with Sintali with the aim to grow IFC’s green building standard, EDGE. Both companies will deliver certification and audit services in over 170 countries around the world, acting … Read the full press release

SGS opens new commercial geochemistry laboratory in Tarkwa, Ghana

(PRESS RELEASE) GENEVA, 6-Jul-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — World’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, SGS announces the inauguration of its new state-of-the-art commercial geochemistry laboratory in Tarkwa, Ghana. Capable of processing 50,000 to 60,000 samples per month, it is … Read the full press release

SGS selected to review and verify Belmond’s enhanced cleaning protocols

(PRESS RELEASE) GENEVA, 26-Jun-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — World’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, SGS announces global partnership with leading luxury travel company Belmond. The collaboration will reinforce Belmond’s commitment to safeguard the health and wellbeing of its guests … Read the full press release

Alstom’s latest ETCS standard and its world-first data fusion algorithms to measure location and speed of trains get certified

(PRESS RELEASE) SAINT-OUEN, 25-Jun-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — French multinational company operating worldwide in rail transport markets, Alstom earns full certification¹ of the latest interoperability standard for rail, ETCS² Baseline 3 Release 2. Alstom has also been certified by Belgorail³ to … Read the full press release

SGS welcomes Edward R. Zartler, Ph.D as head of its biologics business across the United States

(PRESS RELEASE) GENEVA, 29-May-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Leading bio/pharmaceutical analytical and bioanalytical contract solutions provider SGS announces the appointment of Edward R. Zartler, Ph.D as Director of Biopharmaceutical Services (USA). Edward, who joined SGS in May 2020, takes responsibility for … Read the full press release

SecurLine Certified to Protect Classified Communications

SecurLine Certified to Protect Classified Communications

(PRESS RELEASE) ZUG, Switzerland, 28-May-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Privus, the Swiss-based cyber-security firm, announced today that SecurLine, its flagship secure communications application, has been formally certified by Portugal’s Gabinete Nacional de Segurança (National Security Office) to protect classified communications. Deploying … Read the full press release

SGS SA launches new CHF 200 million share buyback program on SIX Swiss Exchange  

SGS SA Headquarters in Geneva

(PRESS RELEASE) GENEVA, 14-Feb-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — The leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company SGS SA has announced it is launching a new CHF 200 million (~ EUR 188 million) share buyback program. The program aims at reducing the … Read the full press release