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Empowering tomorrow´s
industry today.
A comprehensive package of integrated services
combining testing, inspection and certification
with innovative business solutions.

www.tuv.com
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Contents
04 Overview – our services for the entire lifecycle of
your project
08 One-stop solutions tailored to your needs:
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Oil, gas and chemical
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Power generation – conventional and renewable
energy
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Buildings and infrastructure
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Industrial components
10 Asset Integrity Management – expertise to
maximize asset value, profitability and return
12 Risk and Safety Management – support in
achieving safe and reliable operations
14 Market Access Services – assistance in acquiring
and managing certifications
16 Industrial Inspection – audits, inspections or
verifications according to your inspection test plans
18 Functional Safety and Cyber Security – services for
legal certainty and trouble-free operation
19 Sustainability – we operate with respect to our
social and environmental responsibility
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The single source provider for achieving your goals across all stages of
the value chain and project- and asset lifecycle.

At TÜV Rheinland, we help you meet different challenges. Our expertise and comprehensive service portfolio offers
Regardless of whether we work for you in the energy, much more than inspections and tests. We add value by
infrastructure or industrial components sectors, we minimizing risks and helping you to grow your business.
understand the different environments and needs of With over 140 years of industrial expertise, we utilize our in-
each business. That‘s why we provide a great variety depth knowledge to offer you exactly the right solution for
of customized as well as standard services to meet your specific requirements.
individual requirements.
The core values of integrity and excellence, customer
Ensuring efficient management of your assets and projects orientation, performance and agility guide us in our mission
is our mission – we are globally available, lending a local to deliver first-class services on a constant high quality level
hand for helping you to achieve your business goals. to clients around the world.
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Our experts offer you in-depth industry knowledge – specific tailored
solutions with a proven track record.

Established in 1872, we combine tradition with German T H E R I G H T S O L U T I O N F O R YO U


precision and innovation. Our reputation for accuracy and We provide solutions for clients across a diverse range of
trust precede us around the world. TÜV Rheinland was industries around the world. Gaining entry to emerging
founded at a time when people first started grappling with markets requires up-to-date information and technology.
the safety of pressure vessels, and the first industrial codes Profit from our in-depth market knowledge and our interest
were created. Since then, we have grown to become an in cutting edge technologies and benefit from our industrial
international provider of technical services. expertise! Our experts work in different committees
and organizations, developing new standards and taking
We ensure that industrial plants, buildings, infrastructure part in research work. We offer a global presence with
and related materials, including installations and machinery locations in more than 60 countries. Take advantage of
meet all performance, safety and quality requirements – our international network for your global projects and learn
whether regulatory, voluntary or customer based. about local regulations, market access for your products and
international expansion for your business.
6 PRO JEC T LIFECYCLE

Services for the entire lifecycle of


your project – when quality matters.
We offer a comprehensive package of integrated services
combining traditional testing, inspection and certification with
I N D U ST
innovative R I A Lsolutions
business S E RV based
I C E S on the complete project
and asset lifecycle.

I N N OVAT I V E KEY SERVICES


SERVICES

INDUSTRIES CLIENTS

· Energy and · Special/advanced · Plant owners and · Testing, inspection


process non-destructive operators and certification
testing (NDT)
· Infrastructure · EPC contractors · Consulting
· Remote condition and system integrators
· Industrial monitoring · Project
components · Component management
· Industry 4.0 manufacturers

G LO B A L D E L I V E RY C A PA B I L I T Y AC R O S S A L L S TA G E S O F VA L U E C H A I N ,
P R O J E C T- , A N D A S S E T L I F E CYC L E
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Save time and effort –


access a range of
services and up-to-date
information from one
source
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Innovative one-stop-solutions
for your industry’s challenges.
We enable our clients to achieve more success. Safety, quality, efficiency
and compliance are the results of our work. Precisely right. Two words
that perfectly encapsulate our commitment to service: whatever we do,
we do it precisely and we do it right for the benefit of our clients.

Made up of technicians, engineers, This strength is our advantage


scientists, economists, geologists ensuring our capacity to precisely
and project managers, our employees find the right solution for each of our
are our strength. They possess a high clients.
level of technical skill combined with
far-reaching practical experience Whether you are involved in planning,
resulting from successfully completed manufacturing, construction or
projects and satisfied clients. operations, we enable you to meet
Our service teams provide a wide the challenges of your industries now
range of expertise, which makes and in the future.
us exceptional.

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comprehensive quality assurance, from site assessment


OIL, GAS AND CHEMICAL and type approval to final inspection and monitoring during
Oil and gas will remain essential energy operation, can reliably minimize such risks. We offer
sources in the coming decades. New and improved extensive experience in the renewable energy sector,
exploration technologies provide access to new reserves. whether with wind power, solar thermal or photovoltaic,
Nevertheless, challenges are increasing. Not only are new helping you at every phase of your project.
reserves harder to reach, but projects are also becoming
increasingly complex. Old assets operating beyond design BUILDINGS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
life pose financial and safety risks. In an industry of large With our high level of expertise in the real
investments, intense competition, new technologies estate and construction industry, we support
and tight project schedules it is very valuable to have you from planning or technical due diligence
assistance that meets increased legal, commercial and to operational maintenance. We ensure the safety, quality
environmental requirements. and durability of your structural or civil engineering
projects around the world. Our experts consult on energy-
We ensure the integrity and regulatory compliance of your saving designs, test your construction materials and
assets along their lifecycle. Take advantage of our long- support with gaining compliance to applicable technical
term experience for the oil, gas and chemical sectors, our regulations for electrical and building safety. Furthermore,
high quality standards and professional objectivity. we assist you with the operation and maintenance of
essential infrastructure, be it recurring bridge inspections,
assessment of road conditions and railways or the
renovation of pipes and sewers. Other areas of activity
P O W E R G E N E R AT I O N – C O N V E N T I O N A L include safety related systems such as lifting equipment
A N D R E N E WA B L E E N E R GY and amusement park ride testing or explosion protection.
Looking at changing energy markets, we can see that it
is getting increasingly important for conventional power
plants to optimize operation by maximizing safety, reliability
and availability. Inefficiency and unplanned downtime INDUSTRIAL COMPONENTS
should be minimized. We support you with testing, Whatever equipment or components you
inspection, certification or consulting services along the manufacture, our experts provide support
whole lifecycle of your industrial plants. Whether in fossil, during product design and at every stage of your supply
combined cycle, biomass, hydro or nuclear power plants, chain across the globe. We check and certify the safety,
we have the expertise and accreditations to support performance and quality of your industrial products
you in solving your technical issues, ensuring safety and and materials. Our worldwide network of experts and
meeting regulatory compliance. inspectors is familiar with country-specific regulations and
can help you receive product approvals and certification for
Project planning and construction of renewable energy your target market.
systems entails management of risks, which can
jeopardize performance or reliability during operation. Only

O P E R AT I N G I N A G L O B A L I Z E D A N D I N T E R C O N N E C T E D W O R L D T H AT I S C H A N G I N G AT A N I N C R E A S I N G
PA C E , W E R E C O G N I Z E T H E I M P O R TA N C E O F I M P R O V I N G O U R S O L U T I O N S A N D O U R W AY O F W O R K I N G .
W E A R E F O C U S E D O N P R E PA R I N G O U R S E LV E S – A N D Y O U – F O R T H E F U T U R E . T H E M A I N A I M S O F O U R
I N N O VAT I O N P O R T F O L I O A R E : R E M O T E I N S P E C T I O N , I N C L U D I N G S P E C I A L I Z E D N D T T E C H N O L O G I E S A S
W E L L A S D I G I TA L I Z AT I O N A N D I N D U S T R Y 4 . 0 .
10 ASSE T INTEGRIT Y MANAGEMENT

Increase asset productivity


while meeting safety and
environmental requirements.
Maximize asset value, profitability and returns while
safeguarding personnel, equipment and environment
through best-in-class Asset Integrity Management (AIM).

An effective Asset Integrity


Management (AIM) program CLIENT BENEFITS
incorporates all stages of the asset’s
lifecycle from design, through
··Improve plant integrity, safety and reliability
construction and commissioning,
··Increase plant and equipment availability
to operations, maintenance and
modifications, and decommissioning.
··Cut cost by eliminating ineffective inspection / extending inspection
intervals where appropriate
It integrates all aspects and disciplines
that directly and indirectly impact on
··Receive expert advice from renowned international AIM company
asset integrity or performance.

The purpose of Asset Integrity Moreover, AIM enables organizations We have a large team of specialists
Management is to help maintain an to assert – with confidence and based and engineering support in all areas
asset in fit-for-service condition while on documented evidence – that their of Asset Integrity Management,
extending its remaining lifetime in a assets are safe and reliable at any including process safety, risk analysis,
reliable, safe and cost-effective way. specific point in time. mechanical integrity, inspection
and maintenance optimization to help
you be confident in your assets.

OUR APPROACH
No two projects are the same! That
is why our AIM model provides a
flexible approach to establish full
value-adding service packages tailored
specifically to our customer needs and
individual project requirements.

Our competitive advantage lies in


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our ability to combine selected


value-adding inspection planning,
inspection execution, risk and
safety, and AIM consulting services
according to individual asset or plant
integrity management requirements.
This represents our AIM concept.
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The main five levels of our


AIM services – profit from
our extensive know-how.
We have diverse expertise and practical knowledge across
all service levels and will support you with customized
solutions for your specific AIM needs.

1. M A N AG E M E N T SYS T E M A N D SO F T WA R E 4 . I N D E P E N D E N T R E V I E W A N D V E R I F I C AT I O N
C O N S U LT I N G Independent examination of all or selected elements
Establishing a system of policies, standards, procedures of the AIM system, policies and processes as well as
and resources to maintain integrity over the entire asset their implementation to determine adequacy.
lifecycle.
5. AIM TRAINING
2 . D ATA A N A LY S I S A N D T E C H N I C A L C O N S U LT I N G Various training modules targeting engineers and
Conducting relevant integrity, risk, reliability, process safety supervisors working in operations, inspection,
and other safety and security assessments to understand maintenance and reliability, process engineering, safety
integrity vulnerability, ensure assets are designed and engineering and loss prevention, HSE/EHS and facilities
operated to achieve performance targets and minimize risk. management.

3 . D ATA C O L L E C T I O N
Inspecting, testing and monitoring the condition of
structures and equipment during operation to maintain
design intent throughout the asset lifecycle.

Management System & AIM system and strategy development and implementation
Software Consulting
AIM software selection &
Data management Auditing and certification
implementation support
Independent Reviews
Asset Integrity

AIM Training and

Inspection planning Maintenance optimization


Data Analysis &
and RBI consulting and RCM
Technical Consulting
Risk, process safety &
Integrity assessment security Independent verification
assessment

Data Collection Inspection of plants and components Condition monitoring


(Testing, Inspection)

Materials testing and Non-destructive testing (NDT)


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Risk and Safety Management


for high hazard sectors.
Achieve safe and reliable operation and avoid loss with a complete
solution for successful risk and safety management. Our expertise
is particularly suited to organizations operating in the high hazard
industries and other sectors where the impact of loss is high.

Our services help clients to manage health, safety, security, Controlling risk requires understanding engineered and
environmental (HSSE) and business risk to achieve safe technological systems, management systems and
and reliable operation and avoid loss, comply with complex organizational, cultural and behavioral factors.
legislation and corporate standards, protect business TÜV Rheinland provides consulting, learning and resourcing
reputation as well as ultimately protect and enhance services across all of these enablers.
enterprise value.
Identifying, analyzing, evaluating and Identifying, developing and ·· Human factors
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reducing the risks associated with implementing effective policies and ·· Safety leadership training
facilities, operations and equipment to procedures to maintain control of risks
acceptable levels: and minimize loss: Delivering online and classroom
·· ALARP assessment ·· Business continuity management training and postgraduate education
·· Asset Integrity Management ·· Emergency planning and crisis to help develop competent risk and
·· Bowtie analysis management safety management professionals:
·· Business risk assessment ·· Environmental management ·· MSc in risk and safety management
·· Fire protection ·· HSSE / safety case ·· UK degree apprenticeship in risk

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·· Functional safety ·· HSSE management systems and safety management
·· Hazard identification ·· Independent safety review ·· TÜV Rheinland Risktec professional
·· Human factors engineering ·· Process safety management qualification in risk and safety
·· Physical effects consequence ·· Security risk management management
modeling ·· Safety culture assessment ·· Training courses from single
·· Qualitative / deterministic risk ·· Workplace safety systems modules to multi-year programs for
assessment corporate clients
·· Quantitative / probabilistic risk Accelerating cultural and behavioral ·· Game-based learning
assessment improvement, and ensuring a solid ·· Computer-based training
·· Reliability, availability and foundation for building sustainable ·· Delivery via face-to-face, distance
maintainability modeling improvements in risk control: or blended learning
·· Technical safety studies ·· Behavioral safety programs ·· Accredited by professional
·· Competency management engineering institutions and industry
bodies

W E W O R K A C R O S S A L L S TA G E S multi-industry expertise facilitates the extending the life of assets, frontier or


O F T H E P R O D U C T, A S S E T A N D sharing of good practice. brownfield developments, application
LO G I S T I C S L I F E CYC L E S: of novel or traditional technologies,
We have a substantial track record We also have considerable experience organizational and cultural change, or
of working with leading international of a broad range of regulatory, cultural changing regulatory regimes.
and national operating companies, and working environments, from
design engineering companies, prescriptive to goal-setting legislation, Whatever your risk and safety
manufacturers and suppliers, insurers from compliance to learning management needs, in working with
and service providers, as well as organizations, and from harsh to mild us you can be assured of responsive,
industry associations and regulators. environments. We have a proven track high quality technical support delivered
Our consultants have extensive record to meet the challenges each by experienced consultants, tailored to
international experience and our industry faces; whether new build or meet specific circumstances.

Ensuring & demonstrating safe


PRODUCTS troughout lifecycle

CONCEPT/ DESIGN PRODUCTION/ WORKS/


DEVELOPMENT MANUFACTURE TESTING
Ensuring & demonstrating
safe LOGISTICS

OPERATIONS,
CONCEPT/ SITE CONSTRUCTION DECOMMISSIONING,
DESIGN MAINTENANCE &
DEVELOPMENT & COMMISSIONING RE-POWERING
MODIFICATION

Ensuring & demonstrating safe RECYCLING/


PROJECTS troughout lifecycle DISPOSAL
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Market Access Services – exporting


industrial components abroad.
Rapid shifts in global trade and competition make
it necessary to manufacture in accordance with
multiple regulations, codes and standards.
We assist you in acquiring and managing the
various certifications required for your product
around the world. Our worldwide network
of experts supports you with a full range of
services, providing a one-stop-shop solution for
your industrial component export needs.

3 STEPS TO MARKET L AUNCH


∙ Which national regulations are valid?
Our experts regularly work in different standard bodies
∙ Which standards are accepted/required?
and committees responsible for setting up new standards
and norms. Working with us, you can be sure to receive the ∙ What else has to be considered?
most up-to-date information.

In order to launch a product on a foreign market additional


safety certificates, conformity certificates and/or test
marks may be required. Where to find all the information? ∙ Design and documentation review
And where to obtain the approvals for the market entry ∙ Inspection
from? That is where TÜV Rheinland Market Access ∙ Testing
Services support. We provide knowledge on the regulatory
requirements and relevant certification services.
Benefit from a faster time to market, more sales and
greater profit with our services from a single source.
And this is how it works.
∙ Approval/Certification
L E A R N H OW W E C A N A S S I S T YO U I N M E E T I N G T H E
R E Q U I R E M E N T S O F Y O U R TA R G E T M A R K E T !
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We can support you in gaining approvals for a wide range A N E X T R A C T O F O U R A C C R E D I TAT I O N S


of industrial components including pressure equipment, ··Inspection body for newly built pressure equipment
machinery, lifting equipment, electrical and fire protection approved by various national and regional authorities e.g.
systems as well as equipment and protective systems USA/Canada/Mexico (ASME BPVC), India (IBR), Malaysia
intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. (DOSH), Serbia (3A), Singapore (MoM), and South Africa
Our services span your complete approval process, starting (SANAS)
with material and product testing at the manufacturer’s site ··Inspection Body for lifts, lifting equipment and
or in one of our laboratories, performing design reviews, amusement park rides e.g. Egypt, Philippines, Qatar,
followed by inspection services during manufacturing or Saudi Arabia, South Africa and United Arab Emirates
erection and ultimately achieving certification. ··Designated overseas inspection agency for the Japanese
market for in-country inspections of boilers, pressure
IN EUROPE TÜV RHEINL AND IS ACCREDITED AS A equipment and mobile cranes
N O T I F I E D B O DY F O R M A N Y D I F F E R E N T D I R E C T I V E S ··Cooperation agreement on technical safety for pressure
A N D R E G U L AT I O N S : equipment, lifts, and explosion proof apparatus in Korea
··Stationary and transportable pressure equipment (KOSHA)
(PED, SPVD, TPED),
··Construction products regulation (CPR), In addition, our comprehensive portfolio includes
··Explosion protection equipment (ATEX), development support services and handling of local
··Lifting equipment, approvals and certificates required. Making it easy to
··Machinery distribute your product globally, we also provide
preshipment and commercial inspection services to ensure
Beyond the European market, we are also accredited to that your imports comply with national regulations.
provide approvals and certification services for many other
countries and regions.

Accreditation
Cooperation agreement

WOLRDWIDE MARKET ACCESS most important import and export


Do you want an overview of all countries? Visit our website for more
standards and requirements for the details! www.tuv.com/mas
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Successful international projects


– along the supply chain.
In times of globalization, when industrial projects, production and
purchasing are increasingly becoming cross-region activities, we
are your reliable partner worldwide. Using the diverse professional
background of our experts, we work in multidisciplinary teams
to find the right solution for your industrial sector during vendor
selection, production, shipment, installation and operation.

The management of and procurement parameters as well as the quality of be guaranteed. Under such critical
for international projects in today’s equipment and works. circumstances, it is prudent to rely
industry can entail dealing with on the services provided by an
complex manufacturing and supply A task of mammoth proportion, independent party such as
chain processes. You need to be client requirements must be met, TÜV Rheinland. We help you to select
certain that contractors adhere to compliance of products to national competent suppliers, assure quality of
all terms in the agreement such as or international regulations must be materials and components as well as
time frames, pricing, and technical ensured and timely delivery must to minimize delays.

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O U R S P E C I A L I S T K N O W - H O W AT
in order for you to receive the right unplanned outages or breakdowns.
YO U R S E RV I C E
goods and materials properly and Providing a wide variety of services,
Our experts conduct comprehensive intact. Furthermore, we are on-site to including assessment, qualification,
audits, inspections or verifications supervise and monitor all activities until inspection, testing, and supervision,
according to your inspection and successful completion of the project. we prepare a customized service
test plans or specifications as well Even once your asset is in operation, package to find the best solution for
as applicable international standards we continue to assist you with our you whether it covers the management
and codes. We also ensure safe and inspections, assessing the condition of your entire project, asset, or just a
appropriate loading, shipment and and thus reducing the risk of single service.
off-loading at locations worldwide

INDUSTRIAL INSPECTION
SERVICES

VENDOR EXPEDITING SITE SUPERVISION I N - S E RV I C E


INSPECTION I N C O N ST R U C T I O N INSPECTIONS

 Verification of  Project support and  Loading and discharging  Periodic visual inspection
documents / procedures monitoring supervision of assets in operation or
 Inspections during  Quality audits  QA/QC inspections of during shutdown periods
manufacturing  Production control on-site shipments  Corrosion monitoring
 Witnessing of tests / FAT  Progress reporting  Material handover  Key element of our Asset
 Pre-shipment inspections supervision Integrity Management
 Field expediting
 Witnessing of installation (AIM) offering
 Desk expediting
 Handover inspection

PROJECTS O P E R AT I O N S
FOCUS

G LO B A L N E T W O R K LO C A L P R E S E N C E

W I T H O U R E X T E N S I V E K N O W L E D G E O F I N D U S T R I A L I N S P E C T I O N S E R V I C E S F O R N AT I O N A L A N D
I N T E R N AT I O N A L P R O J E C T S A N D O U R R E P U TAT I O N F O R C O N S C I E N T I O U S A N D R E L I A B L E W O R K ,
W E P R O V I D E C U S T O M E R S AT I S F A C T I O N A R O U N D T H E G L O B E A N D H E L P E N S U R E S U C C E S S F U L P R O J E C T
AND ASSET PERFORMANCE.
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Optimized processes with the


integration of Functional Safety
and Cyber Security.
Throughout various industries the issue of increasing system complexity
brings new challenges for companies: both in terms of protecting
systems and of the safety and reliability of assets. With over 140 years
of experience in industrial safety and nearly 20 years in Cyber Security,
we are your ideal partner in digitalization strategies.

SA FE T Y A N D SEC U R IT Y BY DESI GN
S A F E O P E R AT I O N O F I N D U ST R I A L SYST E M S
Industrial systems consist of individual components that are
integrated to a single structure, enabling the performance
of specific functions. These systems are developed, 1. 2. 3.
operated and needed to be maintained. Typically, three
partners are involved in a system lifecycle: the component
manufacturers, the integrators, who are responsible for
product design, functioning and implementation, and the
end users, who operate and maintain the systems.
Qualified or Management Qualified
This results in two approaches for Functional Safety and certified system personnel
Cyber Security, namely “safety by design” and “security components
by design.”

The aim of our services for Functional Safety and Cyber You can trust in our longstanding experience as a
Security is to provide you with legal certainty, optimized recognized certification provider as well as our expertise in
processes, and ensure trouble-free operation. You can industry 4.0 and digitalization. Forge a new path with us as
profit from our many years of industry experience and high your competent partner!
expectations of quality.

CYBER SECURIT Y FUNCTIONAL SAFETY

Defense against negligent and willful actions to Defense against random and systematic technical
protect devices and facilities failure to protect life and environment
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Sustainable industrial
performance.
TÜV Rheinland to contribute to a future that meets both human and
environmental needs on a sustainable basis.

Sustainability is a core concern for us and determines


our actions. We are profit-oriented with respect to our
social and environmental responsibility. We truly believe
companies can only be successful in the long term, if they
incorporate sustainability into their philosophy and the way
they manage their businesses.

Our most important asset is, therefore, the trust our


customers invest in the safety, quality and integrity of our
services. We define success by developing and maintaining
a long-term partnership and are committed to optimizing
the value chain of your business by providing fast
turnaround times, cost-effective solutions, technical advice,
project management support and accurate, timely reporting
in many languages.

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We have pledged ourselves to upholding the principles of
the UN Global Compact, where we have been a member
since 2006, promoting sustainability and combating
corruption. Another visible example of our dedication to
global sustainability is our membership in the International
Federation of Inspection Agencies.

A LW AY S A G O O D S I G N . T H E T Ü V R H E I N L A N D T E S T M A R K .

This mark stands for all the relevant customer


information about products, services and systems that
are tested, certified or inspected by TÜV Rheinland. This
information is available online anytime, anywhere, and
can be viewed in a matter of seconds at the click of a
button. This means optimal transparency and top perfor-
mance in terms of safety, quality and reliability – always.
Global, systematic and eye-catching – communicated
through a unique and multifunctional mark.
The TÜV Rheinland test mark.
® TÜV, TUEV and TUV are registered trademarks. Utilisation and application requires prior approval.

TÜV Rheinland Group


Industrial Services
Am Grauen Stein
51105 Cologne
Germany
industrial-services@tuv.com

www.tuv.com

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