EWEA 2013, Messe Frankfurt, Hall 31 Stand E 120 / Testing and certification services / Quality assurance of worldwide supply chains

Cologne / Frankfurt/Main, 28 Oktober 2013. TÜV Rheinland will showcase its full-service portfolio for wind energy at the 2013 EWEA trade fair in Frankfurt/Main from November 19-21. The full range of wind energy services comprises project certification in accordance with the BSH standard, type and component certification as well as manufacturing surveillance and quality assurance for manufacturers. In addition to certification, specialized services such as wind coating inspection will also be presented to visitors. With TÜV Rheinland's marine warranty survey services, our surveyors monitor the safe transportation and supervise the proper installation of offshore wind turbines. The company also offers operators periodic inspection services and specific testing services using advanced non-destructive testing methods. Site assessment and yield assessment further help in planning investments.

Thanks to a comprehensive range of services, TÜV Rheinland is known on the wind energy market as a reliable partner for operators, owners, investors and developers, as well as wind turbines and wind farm manufacturers. "Worldwide supply chains and complex legal and technical requirements take up a great part of our daily business", says Frank Witte, Global Business Development Manager at TÜV Rheinland. He adds, "As an independent, global inspection services provider with experience in onshore and offshore projects, we can offer fast and flexible support to our clients".

TÜV Rheinland offers a comprehensive range of services for manufacturers, operators, investors and insurance companies in the wind energy industry. The company supports clients worldwide by conducting assessment and performance testing services and risk and damage analysis along with certification of wind turbines and wind energy projects. TÜV Rheinland has been accredited by the German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) as a Certification Body for type and component certification of onshore and offshore wind turbines in accordance with national and international standards.

TÜV Rheinland at EWEA 2013 in Frankfurt/Main, November 19-21, 2013, Messe Frankfurt, Hall 31 Stand E 120

TÜV Rheinland is a global leader in independent inspection services founded 140 years ago. The Group maintains a presence at around 500 locations in 65 countries with 17,000 employees. Annual turnover is EUR 1.5 billion. The independent experts stand for quality and safety for people, the environment and technology nearly in all aspects of life. TÜV Rheinland inspects technical equipment, products and services, oversees projects and helps to shape processes for companies. Its experts train people in a wide range of careers and industries. To this end, TÜV Rheinland employs a global network of approved labs, testing and education centers. Since 2006, TÜV Rheinland has been a member of the United Nations Global Compact to promote sustainability and combat corruption.

Website: www.tuv.com