Latest news from Kiwa

Kiwa is expanding its global presence, following an agreement with Element Materials Technology (“Element”), through the addition of NQA (USA, UK and India), the management systems certification division of BM Trada (UK), Unitek (USA), the technical services division of Trialon (USA), and the remaining 50% stake in SNQA, a joint venture partner (China). These businesses bring Kiwa additional expertise across a wide variety of markets and throughout the global Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) sector.

Vinçotte, a member of the Kiwa Group, will be attending the SPRINT Robotics World Conference for Inspection & Maintenance Robotics 2024 in Antwerp on 29-30 October. Visit us at stand L5 to explore our latest robotics innovations for industrial inspections.

Japan's updated Radio Act Ordinance, effective September 30, 2024, introduces new certification rules for 5G equipment. Key changes include increased antenna power for HPUE bands, expanded frequency ranges for LTE and 5G in the 1.9 GHz band, and updated guidelines for 4.9 GHz certification. Ensure compliance with these new regulations.

Kiwa has joined the Engineering Equipment and Materials Users Association (EEMUA), further enhancing our storage tank inspection services with access to top industry resources and best practices. This membership strengthens our commitment to safety, compliance, and performance across various industries.

Today, the managing directors Dr. Helmuth Peller and Franz Grafwallner of ET Energie Technologie GmbH as well as Prof. Dr. Roland Hüttl and Dr. Gero Schönwasser (both managing directors of Kiwa Group Germany) signed the corresponding contracts in Munich

Vinçotte Belgium, a part of the Kiwa Group, has been awarded a 5-star rating by BRCGS for its outstanding commitment to food safety and quality standards in the agri-food industry.

Kiwa Ecuador has been nominated for the ChangeMaker Award at the upcoming GLOBALG.A.P. SUMMIT 2024. This award highlights global leaders who are making a positive impact in agriculture, recognizing those who have made significant societal contributions through innovation and pioneering practices. Kiwa Ecuador is honored to be among the three certification bodies shortlisted for this recognition.

Kiwa is proud to announce the successful implementation of Digi-Tags solution on Milcobel’s lifting and hoisting equipment, which enhanced the audit process at their Langemark, Belgium, site. Following a 2022 rollout, asset tagging is ongoing at other Milcobel sites. Digi-Tags, combined with Kiwa certifications, ensure compliance, safety, and operational efficiency in the food sector.

Eight weeks left until the Kiwa sponsored national rowing team ‘TeamNL Rowing’ will race at the Olympic Summer Games. At the second World Cup in Luzern – the final test against world’s best – the equipe won five gold, two silver and two bronze medals.

Kiwa is delighted to announce the deepening of our partnership with Spotscale, a leader in concrete inspection technology. Since beginning our collaboration in 2022, we have joined our efforts in innovative solutions for infrastructure inspection and maintenance globally.