Latest news from Kiwa 2019

Kiwa integrates AQS Polska and strengthens footprint in global Food, Feed and Farm market

15 April 2019

AQS Polska, an independent inspection body mainly active in the food sector, is now part of the Kiwa Group. With the acquisition of AQS Polska, Kiwa aims to strengthen both its footprint in the international Food, Feed and Farm market and in its Polish activities.

New German regulations for materials in contact with drinking water

15 April 2019

The German Environment Agency (UBA) has published new regulations with respect to materials and products in contact with drinking water. From March 2021, current KTW certificates will lose their validity. Kiwa can help you to smoothly convert your product approval(s) towards the new regulation.

Kiwa at Intersolar Europe: all about solar services

10 April 2019

Kiwa, as an international accredited certification body for solar products, is attending Intersolar Europe 2019 from May 15-17 in Munich. We’ll present our wide range of services dedicated to both the primary and secondary Solar Market.

Kiwa at Hannover Messe: all about hydrogen

28 March 2019

At Hannover Messe from April 1 to 5 in Germany, we will tell you all about Kiwa’s state-of-the-art hydrogen test lab and our latest innovations in the field of hydrogen component and fuel cell testing and certification.

April 7: International Beaver Day

4 April 2019

As you might know, the beaver is part of Kiwa's corporate identity, and it's inextricably linked to many of our values. Therefore we celebrate International Beaver Day on April 7.

TIC Council: global voice of the TIC sector

19 March 2019

Kiwa is member of the TIC Council, the association that represents the international Testing, Inspection and Certification sector. Our CEO Paul Hesselink now holds a Global Board seat in the TIC Council.

Kiwa issues first ISO certificates in Latin America

17 March 2019

Kiwa Latin America in Peru and Kiwa Italy show the first tangible result of their international cooperation. Last week, Kiwa Latin America’s first ISO certificates were handed over to the Damont Group.

Kiwa and DVGW CERT hand over first plastics multilayer piping certificates

14 March 2019

On March 13, Kiwa and DVGW CERT handed over the first certificates according to the voluntary assessment scheme for plastic multilayer piping systems for hot and cold drinking water inside buildings.

Kiwa kicks off Dutch road measurement project

14 March 2019

Kiwa has started a major road measurement project for the Dutch Road Authority. The Kiwa KOAC truck is going to offer concrete assistance to improving the Dutch highways by measuring about half of the highway network over a five-year period.

Meet Kiwa at ISH 2019

5 March 2019

International Kiwa teams will be present at ISH 2019 from March 11-15 in Frankfurt. ISH is the world’s leading trade fair focusing on the responsible management of water and energy in buildings.

Kiwa customer research yields positive results

25 February 2019

Kiwa has evaluated customer satisfaction and the outcome of the survey is very positive with an 8.0 for our services. Customers are most satisfied about our professionalism and the skills of our employees.

Kiwa teams with SATAS to open up the South African certification market

15 February 2019

Kiwa and SATAS, two leading institutions in the field of inspection and certification team up to open the South African certification market for any business.

Jussi Ojanen appointed Country Manager Kiwa Finland

24 January 2019

Jussi Ojanen (MSc, Tech.) has been appointed as Kiwa Finland Country Manager from March 2019.

Successful CSR recertification audit for Kiwa

23 January 2019

Kiwa has just passed a successful recertification audit on its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts for 18 Kiwa sites spread over eight countries.

Stay up to date on Brexit

21 January 2019

Brexit will have an impact on international Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) activities. Whether or not arrangements can be agreed for Notified Bodies and their customers, is unclear yet. On our information page about Brexit we inform you about the impact of Brexit on TIC services.