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TÜV SÜD recognized as certification body for biofuels (01.03.2010)

1. In future, all companies placing biofuels on the European market must meet the statutory sustainability standards. Germany is the first EU country to introduce a certification instrument for this purpose. TÜV SÜD has now received preliminary authorization as a Certification Body from the German Federal Agency for Agriculture and Food (Bundesanstalt für Landwirtschaft und Ernährung, BLE), enabling the company to provide certification of the production conformity of liquid biofuels and other bioliquids with the Biomass Sustainability Ordinance.

TÜV SÜD unveils certification mark dedicated to the global footwear industry (19.02.2010)

1. TÜV SÜD designed a certification program exclusively for the global footwear industry. The “TÜV SÜD Footwear Mark” addresses the industry’s concern for safeguarding the chemical safety of footwear. The Mark demonstrates a retailer’s or manufacturer’s compliance to international chemical regulations as well as RSL (Restricted Substance List) requirements.

TÜV SÜD expands its portfolio of rail services (10.02.2010)

1. Train control systems, traffic management, signalling systems – TÜV SÜD Rail GmbH has always been a reliable partner for railway companies, transport authorities and ministries when it comes to the planning, construction and operation of railway routes all over the world. To concentrate its portfolio of services in this sector, the company has now joined forces with TÜV SÜD subsidiary ISV mbH to found Swiss stock corporation ECG AG.

TÜV SÜD kicks off 2010 with acquisitions (18.01.2010)

1. TÜV SÜD is continuing its course of international expansion. By taking over the Austrian company ZWP and Canada-based Global Advantage International and founding TÜV SÜD Ukraine, the international service group has further expanded its testing and certification network and strengthened its position on important growth markets.

TÜV SÜD increases sales revenue and international growth (21.12.2009)

1. In 2009, international service corporation TÜV SÜD AG increased its sales revenue to EUR 1.4 billion (from EUR 1.36 billion in 2008). The number of staff increased by 700 to reach 14,860. "In a year characterized by extraordinary economic turbulence, our company stands for stability, certainty and growth", explained CEO and President Dr Axel Stepken at the annual financial results conference in Munich.

TÜV SÜD selected as 'best verifier' (14.12.2009)

1. The readers of British business magazine "Environmental Finance" have selected TÜV SÜD as best verifier of climate change projects under the Kyoto Protocol. Over the last eight years, the emissions trading experts have realized over 1,200 projects based on the Kyoto Protocol. In TÜV SÜD's view, to be successful a climate change agreement requires clear rules and reliable framework conditions for all parties involved.

TÜV SÜD explores limits of lithium-ion batteries for cars (09.12.2009)

1. The world's first dynamic crash tests of lithium-ion batteries for passenger cars were completed successfully on the TÜV SÜD test ground in Munich Allach. "The results will be used to develop and define the urgently needed safety and installation standards for lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles", TÜV SÜD Chief Executive Officer and President Dr Axel Stepken comments the test series.

Health protection in times of crisis (04.11.2009)

1. At the 2009 Conference of the International Labour Organisation, Dr Axel Stepken, CEO and President of TÜV SÜD AG, signed the "Seoul Declaration on Safety and Health at Work". By signing this declaration, presidents, prime ministers and decision-makers in industry proclaim their social responsibility for ensuring, safe, healthy and fair work conditions. Some 300 participants from 60 countries met at the ILO Conference in Düsseldorf to analyse how the global financial crisis will affect safety and health at work.

TÜVTURK completes 5 millionth vehicle inspection (04.11.2009)

1. Only 21 months after taking up operation, TÜVTURK, the only organization approved to carry out regular vehicle inspections in Turkey, has now completed its 5 millionth vehicle inspection at the test station in Bolu. It has thus become clear that TÜVTURK will top the 4.8 million roadworthiness tests forecast for 2009.

TÜV SÜD Asia Pacific Announces New CRO Appointment (02.10.2009)

1. TÜV SÜD announces the appointment of Mr. Ishan Palit as Chief Regional Officer Asia Pacific, commencing October 1st 2009. Palit succeeds Mr. Dirk Eilers, who will take up the new global role of Chief Executive Officer of the TÜV SÜD Product Service Division.

E-mobility: TÜV SÜD turns focus to battery safety (16.09.2009)

1. According to TÜV SÜD, internationally binding safety standards are urgently needed to ensure safe electric mobility. This applies in particular because lithium-ion batteries, a key component of future drive systems from all manufacturers, involve high risk potential in the areas of functional, electrical, chemical and mechanical safety. These risks are not adequately addressed by current test standards, emphasized TÜV SÜD President and CEO Dr Axel Stepken at a press conference held on Wednesday morning (16 September) at the IAA in Frankfurt. Dr Stepken also announced that TÜV SÜD will carry out the first crash tests with lithium-ion car batteries as early as this autumn.

TÜV SÜD's clients regard e-cars as eco-friendly and innovative (14.09.2009)

1. "Eco-friendly", "innovative" and "sensible" are the attributes consumers name most often in connection with electric cars, according to a representative survey conducted by TÜV SÜD and market research institute Technomar. Sixty per cent of motorists surveyed claimed to be actively interested in e-mobility.

TÜV SÜD unlocks potential areas of sustainability for real property (03.09.2009)

1. TÜV SÜD has added an integrated evaluation and certification service for the real estate sector to its consulting and services portfolio. At Expo Real on 5 October 2009, TÜV SÜD will award its new SCoRE Certificate for administrative premises owned by financial services provider KGAL. Other products and services presented by TÜV SÜD will include innovative market reports featuring reliable market data on German metropolitan centres, comprehensive due diligence services, quality control services during construction, legally binding building acceptance for jointly owned property, and certification for energy-efficient lifts. (Hall C1, Stand 121 and Hall A1, Stand 430).

TÜV SÜD America Awarded 12-Month Ford Contract (20.08.2009)

1. TÜV SÜD America was recently awarded a 12-month contract to support Ford Motor Company's Vehicle Operations at various assembly plants in the NAFTA region. These contracts are known as the Transportable Environmental Four Poster (TEFP) and the Transportable Ambient Four Poster (TAFP).

TÜV SÜD at IAA for the first time (07.08.2009)

1. This September TÜV SÜD will exhibit at the Frankfurt IAA, the International Automobile Show, for the first time. Under the slogan "Discover Diversity. Enhance Efficiency", TÜV SÜD will present its mobility services, ranging from future roadworthiness testing to cost-efficiency in car dealerships and environmentally-friendly fleet management, in Hall 8 between 17 and 27 September. TÜV SÜD's presence at the trade show will focus on the company's current activities addressing safety in electromobility.

TÜV SÜD America and Renewable Energy Test Center (RETC, LLC) Partner to Provide Photovoltaics Testing and Certification (15.07.2009)

1. Peabody, Massachusetts. TÜV SÜD America Inc. has announced a cooperation agreement with Renewable Energy Test Center (RETC LLC), an engineering services and test provider based in Fremont, California. Through this cooperation, RETC will provide TÜV SÜD a global partner for testing and certification for photovoltaics (PV) and renewable energy products, including third-party outdoor performance and reliability testing.

Targeted strengthening of expertise on the chemical market (02.07.2009)

1. With effect from 1 July 2009, TÜV SÜD will take over the Technical Inspection unit of Dow Olefinverbund GmbH, Schkopau. By sealing this takeover, the international service provider continues on its track of continuously expanding services for the chemical and petrochemical industries. The takeover strengthens the position of TÜV SÜD Chemie Service GmbH in central Germany and opens new perspectives for driving internationalization.

TÜV SÜD certifies European Central Bank (05.06.2009)

1. The European Central Bank (ECB) has been awarded ISO/IEC20000 certification for excellence in IT service management (ITSM). The ECB’s Directorate General Information Systems underwent comprehensive auditing and assessment by TÜVSÜD before being awarded. ISO/IEC 20000 is a worldwide standard specifically aimed at ITSM. It describes an integrated set of management processes for the effective delivery of IT services to the business and its customers. The ECB is the world's first central bank to attain ISO/IEC 20000. DrPeter Klein, Chief Financial Officer of TÜVSÜD AG, presented the certificate to Dr Jürgen Stark, Member of the ECB’s Executive Board.

TÜV SÜD certifies LPG gas conversion at Mercedes-Benz (02.06.2009)

1. TÜV SÜD is acting as expert appraiser in the pilot phase of converting Mercedes vehicle models to liquid petroleum gas, providing assistance and supervision. Designed by Althengstetten-based company GasDrive Technologies GmbH, the premium LPG conversion system is the first on the market to be specifically tailored to Mercedes-Benz vehicles. GasDrive provides conversion services including conversion of Mercedes A, B, C and E class four-cylinder models. In its role as expert appraiser, TÜV SÜD conducted a long-distance test drive in a Mercedes E 200 converted by GasDrive for the purposes of measuring fuel consumption. Under normal driving conditions, the E class vehicle achieved a range of 1650 kilometres.

TÜV SÜD continues its expansion course in spite of the economic crisis (19.05.2009)

1. Munich. Against the backdrop of the global financial and economic crisis, TÜV SÜD AG continued its expansion course in 2008. The revenue of the international service corporation increased to almost EUR 1.4 billion, EBT remained roughly at the prior-year level, at EUR 107 million. Globally, TÜV SÜD recruited approximately 1,000 new employees. Through targeted investments, the service group will further strengthen its international and national competitiveness and thus secure jobs in the long-term.

TÜV SÜD addresses CPSIA impact on textile, clothing and footwear industry (05.05.2009)

1. The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA), enacted by U.S. Congress in August 2008, sets out new compliance, testing and certification requirements for children’s products that presents a range of new challenges for the Softlines (textile, clothing and footwear) industry.

Mr Dirk Eilers elected as President of Singaporean-German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (SGC) (09.04.2009)

1. Singapore – Mr Dirk Eilers, President and CEO of TÜV SÜD Asia Pacific was elected as President of the Singaporean-German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (SGC) today at the SGC Annual General Meeting 2009. In his function as President, he will represent the Chamber and chair the Board to lay down the policies of the Chamber, fostering trade relations between Singapore and Germany.

Appointment of Chief Operating Officer, TÜV SÜD Asia Pacific (14.01.2009)

1. Singapore - TÜV SÜD Asia Pacific recently announced the appointment of Mr Ishan Palit to the position of Chief Operation Officer, Asia Pacific, effective 1 January 2009. Mr Palit’s main responsibilities include the business development of current and new businesses and the top and bottom line accountabilities of the business units in the Asia Pacific Region. His portfolio of responsibilities also includes the Marketing and Innovation functions for the Asia Pacific region.

TÜV SÜD expands global reach in the softlines business (14.01.2009)

1. TÜV SÜD has expanded its global softlines business by enhancing its testing, inspection, auditing, certification and training solutions for clothing, textiles and footwear products, extending its global reach, and tasking an experienced global team to drive the business forward.

TÜV SÜD plays active role in ensuring forestation management viability (02.05.2008)

1. New forest conservation projects are being initiated in Asia as part of the global effort to help control deforestation and reduce carbon emissions. TÜV SÜD provides third party validation and verification for these projects.