Latest news from Kiwa 2018

Updated Kiwa KOAC truck collects all road data in one run

14 December 2018

Kiwa owns the largest and most advanced high-end road measuring truck in the world. The truck can collect all functional properties of any road track in only one go, instead of 3 to 4 runs with different vehicles. Last week we made a road trip throughout Germany to show the truck to road authorities.

GAR update: withdrawal EN60335-2-102:2006 standard

4 December 2018

Kiwa would like to inform you about that the standard EN 60335-2-102:2006 (including amendment A1:2010, if applicable), will be withdrawn from 22-01-2019.

Kiwa TI Norway awarded for highest creditworthiness

28 November 2018

Kiwa’s certification agency in Norway, Kiwa Teknologisk Institutt Sertifisering AS, has been awarded the AAA Gold Diploma for creditworthiness. It makes Kiwa TI the sole company in its branch of industry that has the AAA Gold Diploma.

Transtech OY is the first IRIS™ certified company by Kiwa

12 October 2018

Transtech OY, belonging to the Skoda Transportation Group, is the first organization certified by Kiwa in accordance with the international IRIS ™ scheme for the railway sector.

Kiwa at MEDICA – World Forum for Medicine

15 October 2018

Kiwa will be present at MEDICA, the largest medical trade fair in Europe, in Düsseldorf from 12 to 15 November 2018.

Primara member of the Kiwa Group

18 September 2018

The Primara Test- und Zertifizier-GmbH in Kaufbeuren near Munich is now owned by the Kiwa Group in Germany. The takeover benefits Kiwa customers worldwide.

Kiwa present at international piping conferences

3 September 2018

Meet Kiwa’s experts on several conferences related to piping systems and infrastructure within the next few months. Kiwa Technology will present its latest research and developments regarding polymer testing and quality control.

Kiwa Executive Board at strength for the future

21 August 2018

The Kiwa Group prepares for solid growth in the next years and strengthens the top management ranks after eighteen months of streamlining and improving internal processes. Several appointments strengthen our Executive Board.

Implications of Brexit for your relation with Kiwa

18 July 2018

There is no doubt you heard about Brexit: the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland preparing to leave the European Union as of March 30, 2019. We’d like to inform you about possible implications regarding Kiwa’s activities in Testing, Inspection and Certification in the UK and the validity of your certificates.

Final print issue of Quality Quarterly out now

29 June 2018

How did family-run Sodexo become a leading quality of life business? Plus: what going digital means for Kiwa – and for you. Furthermore, in the June 2018 issue of Quality Quarterly we explore what it takes to build a circular economy, and we discover the technology Kiwa colleagues are using to see through concrete.

From GAD to GAR: what has changed?

20 June 2018

Since April 21, 2018 the Gas Appliance Regulation (GAR) replaces the Gas Appliance Directive (GAD). The GAR mainly ensures more uniformity and clarity for the manufacturers of gas appliances and gas appliance components.

Kiwa expands hydrogen testing centre

17 May 2018

Kiwa recently more than doubled the capacity of its Apeldoorn testing centre for hydrogen applications in, among others, the automotive sector. In this way Kiwa anticipates the energy transition, in which hydrogen will play a prominent role.

Kiwa UK Compliance Holdings acquires Alchem Industries Ltd

18 April 2018

Kiwa UK Compliance Holdings have completed a deal to acquire 100% of the Alchem Industries Ltd shares. This strategic acquisition strengthens the position of our water hygiene and treatment capabilities within the UK and abroad.

Kiwa and DVGW CERT cooperate for voluntary assessment scheme

10 April 2018

Kiwa and DVGW CERT cooperate for the first European voluntary assessment scheme for plastics multilayer hot and cold drinking water pipes.

Quality Quarterly March 2018: Why quality is in the details at Rolls-Royce

30 March 2018

How does Rolls-Royce maintain its reputation for extreme quality in car manufacturing? Plus: why we only go for gold at Kiwa.

State of the art lab triples Kiwa's heat pump test capacity

12 March 2018

The beginning of 2018 marked a very special moment for Kiwa’s heat pump experts. After months of thorough preparations a brand new test lab was shipped in from Italy and meticulously reconstructed in Apeldoorn.

Share your thoughts on the new www.kiwa.com!

7 March 2018

You have entered Kiwa’s completely renewed corporate website. A warm welcome! Any suggestions for further improvement? Let us know!

Kiwa's CSR Review for 2017 published

7 March 2018

Corporate Social Responsibility is ever more visible at Kiwa. See how and why in our CSR Review for 2017.