BOXBOROUGH, Mass., June 20,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TÜV Rheinland North America
proudly announces the grand opening of its Northeast Technology and
Innovation Center located in Boxborough, MA. This advanced facility
represents a significant investment for the leading company.
Spanning 65,000 square feet, this state-of-the-art facility is
equipped with cutting-edge infrastructure for electrical safety,
wireless technology, EMC testing, environmental assessments,
medical device testing and more.
"The North American market is a key component of the company's
global strategy, serving as both a market and a center for advanced
technology and industry. The opening of this new facility
demonstrates TÜV Rheinland's commitment to growth and innovation in
the United States, where the
testing, inspection, and certification market is expected to expand
significantly in the coming years," shared Dr. Michael Fübi,
Chief Executive Officer of TÜV Rheinland.
The new laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art amenities,
including a 10-meter Semi-anechoic Chamber - ranking in the top 1%
in the US for Equipment Size - this facility enables comprehensive
testing for a wide range of products, from automotive vehicles to
medical devices, elevators, and more. With a focus on EMC testing,
product safety assessment, environmental testing, and beyond, the
company empowers retailers and producers to streamline their
product development processes, reduce time-to-market, and ensure
full compliance with industry standards.
"Our primary focus is on bolstering our Products Business Unit
within the US, recognizing its pivotal role in our North American
growth strategy. Our commitment entails ongoing investments in
innovation, strategic partnerships, and our talented teams.
Notably, our investment in North
America accounted for 7.2% of the total investment volume in
the 2023 financial year, primarily allocated to the construction of
the Northeast laboratory center in Boxborough," highlighted Michael Cronin, Vice President of Sales Products
at TÜV Rheinland.
With a focus on surpassing customer expectations, including
supply chain concerns, TÜV Rheinland prioritizes satisfaction and
safety. Its skilled professionals conduct thorough testing on
technical systems and products worldwide, offering essential
support for advancement and innovation. Their expertise instills
confidence in products and processes, ensuring seamless operations
across global value chains and logistics.
"This fully operational hub and innovation center provides
comprehensive solutions throughout the client's product lifecycle.
This space enables us to maintain fruitful collaborations with key
clients across various US industries, as we've done over the past
four decades, while also unlocking new opportunities in sectors
offering end-to-end solutions to address growing demands for
transparency, traceability, and regulatory compliance globally. I
would like to express my deep pride, gratitude, and appreciation
for the team involved as they have laid the foundation for TÜV
Rheinland's future for years to come", stated Ryan Braman, Director of Commercial and Solar
Products and General Manager of the Boxborough Laboratory.
To commemorate this historic moment, a ribbon cutting ceremony
was held to inaugurate the laboratory, and the company also planted
a tree as a symbol of its commitment to shaping the future and
advancing sustainability and technology in the Northeast region.
The ceremony was attended by Dr. Michael Fübi, Chief Executive
Officer of TÜV Rheinland, as well as Kimmo
Fuller, Executive Vice President Products, and relevant
customers from various industries who have collaborated with TÜV
Rheinland, including key partners such as AMETEK-CTS, ETS-Lindgren,
Fair-Rite, Innova, and Rohde & Schwarz.
In addition, four workshops were held on topics of great
relevance to the products industry, focusing on Market Access, led
by Tiffany Wong, Product Manager,
and Lina Kwee-Nguyen, Global
Business Development Manager, as well as a workshop on
Sustainability Services given by Geoffrey Bock, Field Sales, to learn the
solutions concerning products, packaging, life-cycle, recyclability
and energy use; one on EMC: Electromagnetic compatibility by
Robert Mitchell, Director, Lab
Technology & Innovation Commercial - Operations; and a workshop
on Medical Electrical Product Safety Certification, by Gregory Chase, Technical Manager Medical
Test.
Furthermore, TÜV Rheinland announced Procter &
Gamble (P&G) as the distinguished recipient of the
inaugural Excellence Safety and Sustainability Leadership Award.
During the grand opening ceremony, Dr. Fübi issued the award to
Philip Vita, Technical Director -
Power, Control & Information Systems, and Travis Gombos, Grooming PS Sustainability
Director at The Procter & Gamble Company –
Gillette.
The award recognized Procter & Gamble's
achievements in safety and sustainability, including continuous
innovation in safety practices, comprehensive employee training
programs, strict compliance with safety standards, commitment to
sustainability, and an integrated Health, Safety, and Environmental
program. Philip Vita accepted the
award for safety, while Travis
Gombos accepted for sustainability.
This state-of-the-art Northeast Technology and Innovation Center
will play a crucial role in TÜV Rheinland's endeavor, enhancing its
services to ensure the safety of products and processes. With
40 years of achievement in the US, this new facility strengthens
its leadership position, and as leaders in the sector, TÜV
Rheinland is firmly committed to pioneering advancements that will
contribute to a safer and more sustainable world.
To learn more about the Northeast Technology and Innovation
Center visit its website [Brand new state of the art Technology and
Innovation Center in the northeast (tuv.com)] and contact the
industry-leading specialists in Medical Device Testing, EMC
Testing, and Electrical Testing.
About TÜV Rheinland
Safety and quality in almost all areas of business and life:
That's what TÜV Rheinland stands for. The company has been active
for more than 150 years and is one of the world's leading testing
service providers. TÜV Rheinland has more than 22,000 employees in
over 50 countries and generates annual sales of more than
2.4 billion euros. TÜV Rheinland's
highly qualified experts test technical systems and products around
the globe, accompany innovations in technology and business, train
people in numerous professions and certify management systems
according to international standards. In this way, the independent
experts ensure trust along global flows of goods and value chains.
Since 2006, TÜV Rheinland has been a member of the United Nations
Global Compact for more sustainability and against
corruption. Website: www.tuv.com.
Press Contact:
Michael
Garcia
Michael.Garcia@mex.tuv.com
+52 55 3488 2108
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