Tag Archives: Safety Standards

Alstom and Akiem Sign Key Contracts to Enhance Servicing of Traxx Locomotives

(IN BRIEF) Alstom has signed two contracts with Akiem to provide servicing for 116 Traxx locomotives. The agreements include the supply of spare parts for the fleet and support for on-board signalling technology. These services, which will be provided over … Read the full press release

SGS Gains OSHA Approval to Add Five New NRTL Locations in Europe and Asia, Expanding Product Certification Services

(IN BRIEF) SGS has received approval from OSHA to expand its global network of Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTLs) to new locations in Europe and Asia. Starting January 22, 2025, SGS will provide testing and certification for U.S. market products … Read the full press release

TÜV Rheinland Certifies WINDHOFF’s MPV VentuS® GAF for Compliance with European TSI Standards, Ensuring Safe Operation Across Germany

(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland has certified the WINDHOFF MPV® VentuS® GAF as compliant with European TSI standards under the fourth railway package, ensuring the vehicle meets safety and operational requirements for use across Germany. Designed for Deutsche Bahn, the vehicle’s … Read the full press release

DNV Earns TAO Accreditation from TfNSW, Strengthening Commitment to Infrastructure Excellence and Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) DNV has received accreditation as a Technically Assured Organisation (TAO) from Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW), cementing its role as a trusted partner in Australia’s transport sector. The TAO recognition highlights DNV’s commitment to meeting rigorous technical … Read the full press release

ARCH Cold Chain Solutions Launches Groundbreaking Cold Storage Facility in Kenya to Tackle Food Waste and Ensure Safety Standards

(IN BRIEF) ARCH Cold Chain Solutions Fund has unveiled its flagship cold storage facility in Nairobi, Kenya, within the Tatu City Special Economic Zone. This state-of-the-art facility, the first of its kind in Africa, offers temperature-controlled storage and distribution for … Read the full press release

Otto Group Joins Effort to Improve Occupational Health and Safety in Pakistan’s Textile and Garment Sector

(IN BRIEF) The Otto Group, a leading e-commerce company, has signed the new Pakistan Accord, a labor protection agreement aimed at improving the safety of thousands of workers in Pakistan. The accord was established in response to the collapse of … Read the full press release

Iberdrola to ensure 70% of its main suppliers worldwide comply with environmental, social and governance objectives by 2022

(PRESS RELEASE) BILBAO, 29-Jan-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Spanish multinational electric utility company Iberdrola to promote ESG criteria to its more than 22,000 suppliers worldwide, from which it makes purchases worth 20 billion euros a year. ESG criteria -environmental, social and … Read the full press release

Deka Immobilien acquires Parkview office building in Prague, Czech Republic from Skanska

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 15-Jan-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Skanska announces that its Parkview office building located in Prague, Czech Republic has been sold to Deka Immobilien, one of Europe’s leading real estate investors and asset managers, for EUR 77M, about SEK … Read the full press release

EU and US offshore regulators call on Oil and Gas Companies to Raise Global Safety Standards

18-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Just days before European rules on offshore safety for European companies abroad enter into force, and just a few months before additional requirements for companies operating in US waters take effect, the European Commissioner for energy, Guenther … Read the full press release