In January 2012, SGS was appointed a contract to conduct end of warranty inspection services for twenty Vestas V90-3MW wind turbines by Borusan EnBW Energy.
On June 13, 2012, SGS entered into a contractual agreement with Atlas Material Testing Technology, allowing for the expansion of the Atlas 25+ photovoltaic (PV) module durability test program.
On September 18-21, 2012, SGS will participate in InnoTrans 2012 in Berlin, Germany and showcase its wide range of rail services in Hall 6.2a - Stand 126.
On May 7, 2012, SGS successfully conducted an expert panel discussion on Asset Integrity Management (AIM) along with advanced NDT techniques' demonstration session at the Regent Plaza Hotel in Karachi, Pakistan.
SGS is pleased to invite you to attend one of its free 60-minute webinars, entitled "Industrial Digital Radiography, When to Use What?" on May 31, 2012. The webinar, hosted by Alexander Metselaar, Strategic Business Leader NDT, will present insight into various digital techniques and recommend fitting approaches to certain applications.
SGS was assigned a contract to conduct performance testing of ancillary services provided by four natural gas combined-cycle power plants in Turkey by Enerjisa.
On June 13-14, 2012, SGS will be attending the 11th RenewableUK Global Offshore Wind 2012 Conference and Exhibition in London, UK. At stand 545, SGS's team of experts will showcase a wide range of renewable energy services for the entire project life cycle.
SGS has successfully completed in-service inspection of 50 wind turbines at the Dahao and Chaonan wind farms for China Resources New Energy Group Co., Ltd in Guangdong, China.
SGS article entitled "Ensuring Reliable Operations of Wind Turbines," written by Olaf Robenek and Nils Dreischerf, wind turbine inspectors from SGS, was featured in the February 2012 issue of Renewable Energy Technology magazine.
SGS has been awarded a non-destructive testing (NDT) contract of steel structures for Baku Crystal Hall, intended for the Eurovision Song Contest in May 2012.
SGS was awarded a twelve-month contract by Jaraguá Equipamentos in Brazil to perform third party testing services for the construction of a new refinery in January 2012.
On April 3-6, 2012, SGS will participate in the 12th China International Nuclear Industry Exhibition (NIC) 2012 in Beijing, China for the first time and showcase its wide range of nuclear services at stand A09.
SGS is pleased to invite you to attend one of its free, globally available 60-minute webinars on storage tank inspection on March 26 and April 3, 2012.
SGS, the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, was authorized as the Control Agency Industrial Security in Catalonia, Spain by the Generalitat of Catalonia on July 19, 2011, and has successfully performed industrial safety inspections in the region since then.
SGS was assigned a contract to conduct drilling equipment inspection (DEI) for Maersk Drilling in Australia on January 12, 2012. Throughout the entire contract, scheduled for three weeks, SGS inspected 400 sections of drill pipe, drill collars and Heavy Weight drill pipe to ensure the safety and reliability of the drilling equipment in time for rig mobilization in Egypt by early February.
SGS will be participating in the 16th Annual International Pressure Equipment Integrity Association (IPEIA) Conference in Banff, Alberta, Canada from February 29 to March 2, 2012 for the first time.
SGS CORREL Rail welcomed four new members to its consulting team on January 9, 2012. Phil Taylor, Richard Bexon, Simon Lawson and Wendy Morgan will enhance the existing capability and support the continued growth of the SGS Global Competence Center for Rail.
On October 17, 2011, SGS NDT Training and Examination Center successfully acquired authorization from the British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing (BINDT) to conduct PCN training and examinations for the ultrasonic testing (UT) of nodes, nozzles and "T" welds. Thus, SGS has become the first NDT training and examination institute in China that conduct TKY weld joints training.
In recognition of SGS's outstanding work and excellent service delivery SGS in Nigeria received the African Order of Merit in Testing and Pipeline Welding Inspection 2011 from the Institute for Government Research and Leadership Technology on June 25, 2011. SGS was presented with the award during a prestigious ceremony in the Nicon Luxury Hotel in Abuja, Nigeria.
On October 21, 2011, SGS was assigned a contract to conduct a specialist hot hydrogen attack (hha) inspection for the Shell refinery in Batangas, Philippines. During the contract, scheduled from October 24-28, 2011, SGS's team of experts inspected piping and a heat exchanger for the possible occurrence of hot hydrogen attack by applying advanced non-destructive testing (ndt) methods.
In July 2011, SGS was assigned a contract to perform quality control services of wind towers for Sany Group, a heavy construction equipment manufacturer, in China. During the contract, which began in August 2011, SGS will conduct supervision services throughout the production process of wind towers to ensure that they will fulfill the applicable regulatory and client-specific requirements.
In September 2011, SGS was awarded a contract to conduct In-Service Inspection of wind turbines in Chaonan and Dahao wind farms in Guangdong, China by China Resources New Energy Group Co., Ltd. (CRNE). During the contract, scheduled from October 2011, SGS will ensure the best performance of the wind turbines.
On October 18, 2011 SGS successfully announced the authentication information list of stone CE certification alliance members comprising of enterprises which have obtained CE certification for their stone products from SGS.
On December 5-7, 2011, SGS will be participating in the Global Infrastructure Financing 2011 Conference (GIF) in London, UK. Throughout the event, SGS's team of experts will give a presentation, entitled 'Predicting Risk and Project Expenditures' and conduct a workshop on 'Unveiling the Future of Renewable Energy Infrastructure Financing'.
On July 2, 2011, SGS was assigned a contract to carry out Maintenance Optimization services for Grand Central Railway Company Limited, a privately-owned train operating company that provides passenger rail services in the United Kingdom.
On October 10, 2011, SGS Industrial Services in India was awarded a contract to conduct Project Monitoring services for the construction of 72 kilometers of new roads in Mumbai, India by Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai.
On October 4, 2011, SGS attended the inauguration of Torresol Energy's Plant Gemasolar, the new concentrated solar power plant, located in Fuentes Andalucia, Spain as the world's leading inspection, testing, certification and verification company involved in the construction, commissioning and operation phase of the facility.
SGS is delighted to invite you to attend one of its free 60-minute webinars, entitled 'Introduction to Phased Array': Theory and Practice' on November 8 and 9, 2011.
SGS will be attending the EWEA Offshore 2011, the world's largest offshore wind energy event, in Amsterdam, the Netherlands from November 29 to December 1, 2011. The SGS team of experts will demonstrate the wide portfolio of its Renewable Energy services at stand 10138.
SGS announced Mr. Dave Smith as the new Vice President, Global Business Development & Marketing Industrial Services. In his new role, Dave will be responsible for sales and business development at SGS Industrial Services globally.
In 2010, SGS Industrial Services was assigned a contract to conduct comprehensive third-party services for the BP-1413 highway's viaduct over Can Fatjó (Cerdanyola del Vallès - Barcelona) in Spain. During the contract, SGS monitors the viaduct to ensure the quality as well as safe and durable operation.
SGS invites you to attend one of its free 60-minute webinars, titled 'How to Inspect Areas Under Support and Large Areas in Non-Intrusive Inspection'. Hosted by Ahmed Masood, Assistant Manager NDT, the webinar will be available across the globe in four sessions on October 18 and 19 to meet the needs of attendees in every time zone.
SGS Industrial Services was awarded a contract, scheduled from April 2011 to December 2011, to provide comprehensive Technical Assistance and Quality Control of the public lighting in Barcelona, Spain in order to ensure the top performance of the city's lighting.
SGS is participating in the RenewableUK Conference and Exhibition 2011 in Manchester, UK on October 25-27, 2011. At stand 230, the SGS's team of experts will showcase w wide range of Renewable Energy services, including Risk Management, Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental (QHSE) Management, Condition Monitoring, Wind Turbine Blade Testing, and In-Service and End of Warranty Inspections.
SGS will participate in the third annual Offshore Wind Construction, Installation and Commissioning Conference in London, UK, from October 4-6, 2011. On October 4, SGS's team of experts will hold two workshops on technical risks and Risk Management in offshore wind farm projects.
On October 19-21, 2011, SGS will be participating in China Wind Power 2011 in Beijing, China to demonstrate its wide range of Renewable Energy services, including Wind Turbine Blade Testing, Manufacturing Inspection, In-Service Inspection, and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) at stand EB27.
In January 2010, SGS Industrial Services was awarded two contracts to provide Design Documentation Appraisal and Power Plant Construction Supervision for the expansion of the Underground Gas Storage Plant in Wierzchowice, Poland.
In July 2011, SGS was awarded a three-year contract to provide comprehensive Statutory Inspections by the Societe des Transports Intercommunaux de Bruxelles (STIB), the Brussels-based Transport Company for Metro and Bus.
SGS Intron provides a wide portfolio of complex consultancy services on the expected service life of the concrete and coating for the King Fahd Causeway, a 25-kilometer long marine, four-lane road connecting Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, to ensure the best quality and performance of the causeway.
SGS will be present at the China International Nuclear Power Equipment Exhibition 2011 (CINE) in Beijing, China on September 19-21, 2011. During the event, SGS will showcase a wide range of services for the nuclear sector at stand T17.
In September 2011, SGS provides two free seminars on Advanced Ultrasonic Testing techniques in Singapore and Malaysia. A half-day overview on September 6, 2011 in Singapore is followed two days later with a more in-depth, full-day seminar in Malaysia.
SGS Industrial Services was awarded a contract to perform complex Commissioning Services and Management as well as execute various tests in order to ensure a successful start for the Barro Alto Nickel Project in Brazil within its planned schedule by Anglo American Corporation, one of the world's largest mining companies.
In January 2010, SGS Industrial Services was awarded a contract to provide Project Management Services, Health, Safety and Environment Management and Quality Control inspections for one of the biggest road building projects in the recent history of Senegal by AGEROUTE, the Road Administration Agency in Senegal.
SGS was awarded a contract in June 2011 to provide comprehensive Supply Chain Services for various international offshore projects by Samsung Heavy Industries. Throughout the three-year contract, SGS is performing comprehensive inspections of components, materials and equipment for drill ships, drilling rigs and floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessels.
In May 2011, SGS, the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, was awarded a contract by Abigroup to provide comprehensive Pavement Engineering for the Reid Alexander Interchange in Perth, Australia. As a sub-contractor, SGS is performing periodic pavement surveys to evaluate the quality of the newly constructed highway.
The SGS Wind Energy Technology Center (WETC) in Tianjin, China was awarded a contract to conduct full-scale Wind Turbine Blade Testing for one of the world's leading component suppliers in the wind turbine industry on June 30, 2011.
SGS announced Christoph Thiel as the new Global Business Development Manager, Renewable Energies on August 1, 2011. Christoph will focus on global sales and business development activities at SGS Renewable Energy Services.
SGS successfully provides testing and CE (Certificate of Conformity Europe) certification for stone exports to European countries at its laboratory for natural stone and homogeneous material in Xiamen, China.
September 13-15, 2011, SGS will be attending the Materials Testing 2011 exhibition in Telford, UK. During the entire event, SGS will be showcasing its Industrial Services portfolio at stand B18.
SGS is delighted to invite you to attend one of its free 60-minute webinars entitled 'Rope Access, the solution to efficiently access restricted areas'. Given by the SGS Competence Center Rope Access and hosted by Jonathan How, Business Development and Sales Manager NDT & Rope Access at SGS Industrial Services, the webinar will provide valuable information on this cost-effective access method.
SGS Industrial Services was awarded a contract to provide Guided Wave Inspection, also known as Long-Range Ultrasonic Testing, for the Shell Refinery in Batangas, Philippines on June 3, 2011. Throughout the entire contract, June 22-28, 2011, SGS inspected pipelines for defects and discontinuities; to ensure their reliability and prevent unexpected shutdowns or delays.
SGS article on In-Service Inspections for Wind Farm Projects was featured in the April-May 2011 issue of the InWind Chronicle magazine. The article explains the significance of regular In-Service Inspections conducted by a reliable third-party company, to minimize the risks of costly downtime and repair periods and to ensure successful functioning of a wind farm.
In May 2011, SGS Industrial Services was awarded a contract to provide complex Quality Assurance and Quality Control during the construction and commissioning of ASTE 1A, the first of three concentrated solar power (CSP) plants, to be built at Alcázar de San Juan in Spain, by Elecnor.
SGS article entitled "Third-Party Supervision of the Installation of Photovoltaic Solar Power Plants," written by Inspection and Project Engineer of Photovoltaic at SGS Industrial Services, Ernst Bauer was featured in the April 2011 issue of the Global Solar Technology magazine.
In May 2011, SGS Industrial Services was awarded a contract to provide comprehensive inspection and testing services for the underground road crossings of refinery pipelines by Kuwait Petroleum Europoort (KPE).
SGS, the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, was awarded a contract to provide complex third-party services for a nuclear power technology test facility in China on June, 21, 2011.
SGS successfully conducted complex earthquake and vibration tests on six base stations in its laboratory in Korea for a manufacturer of electrical communication systems on June 15-30, 2011.
SGS Industrial Services was assigned a contract to conduct complex Owner's Representative services for a new flue gas desulfurization (FGD III) installation for unit no. 10 at the Kozienice Power Station in Poland in May 2009.
SGS Industrial Services officially opened the SGS Wind Energy Technology Center (WETC) on June 13, 2011, in Tianjin, China. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology, the SGS test center is the first third-party testing center for wind turbine blades in Asia.
SGS Industrial Services was awarded a contract to provide complex inspection and testing services for a thirty-eight storey steel structured building, located at Chin Shan South Road in Taipei City, Taiwan on April 28, 2011.
SGS Industrial Services was awarded a contract on April 28, 2011 to provide Quality Assurance and Quality Control for a groundbreaking project of revamping and extending the Habac Nitrogenous Fertilizers and Chemical Plant in Vietnam.
SGS will be participating in Energy & Infrastructure Finance Forum in Santiago, Chile as a silver sponsor. Throughout the entire event SGS will give two informative presentations on Risk in Hydro and Renewable Projects as well as Concessions.
On May 14, 2011, SGS held a successful Workshop on Instrumentation and Control Valves at the SGS PID valve calibration shop in Esteio, Brazil. The workshop promoted awareness of the latest techniques in industrial instrumentation, calibration and loop tests for the commissioning of process plants.
On May 2, 2011, SGS Industrial Services in Nigeria was assigned with the African Oil and Gas Inspection Excellence Award 2011 by the African Leadership magazine in recognition of SGS's outstanding contribution to the development of the Nigerian economy by excellent service delivery in the Oil and Gas industry.
SGS INTRON was awarded a contract to provide complex Certification Services for TenCate Grass and its partners in 2010. With SGS INTRON's Certification, TenCate Grass is the first company in the international synthetic grass industry to offer its clients an insured performance warranty on the performance and durability of its artificial turf pitches.
On June 13, 2011, SGS Industrial Services officially opens the Wind Energy Technology Center in Tianjin, China. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology, the test center provides a complete range of full-scale testing capabilities for rotor blades, including natural frequency, static, fatigue and ultimate static tests as well as consultancy and solutions in the wind turbine technologies field.
On May 11, 2011, SGS held a successful conference on Risk Management in Santiago, Chile. During the event, SGS presented in-depth presentations on Project Services to more than fifty senior-level professionals from a wide range of sectors, including energy, finance, legal and public services and provided a perfect opportunity for discussions and networking.
SGS will be participating in the 12th National Congress of the Spanish Association for NDT 2011 (Congreso Español de END) in Valencia, Spain for the first time. SGS, a sponsor of the congress, will present its advanced and conventional Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) services at stands 13, 14 and 15.
The SGS Industrial Services division in North America is pleased to announce that construction of the SGS inspection and laboratory facility in Carson, California has been successfully completed.
SGS is pleased to announce that it will be sponsoring Projects and Infrastructure International 2011 in Brussels, Belgium. During the entire conference SGS will present a wide portfolio of services for the Project Finance and Infrastructure sector as well as hold presentations that it hopes will be of interest during the second day of the main conference, on June 30, 2011.
From June 15-17, 2011, and from June 22-24, 2011, SGS will be participating in the Offshore Wind China 2011 Conference and Exhibition in Shanghai and Wind Power Asia 2011 in Beijing. Throughout both events, SGS will present its wide range of services for the renewable energy sector, including Coating Inspection and Failure Analysis as well as Commissioning and In-Service Inspections.
SGS is delighted to invite you to attend a free 60 minute webinar on Weld Root Corrosion on Offshore and Onshore Installations, given by the Competence Center for Non-Destructive Testing. The webinar will focus on corrosion mechanisms, inspection of welds for damage, accuracy of Time of Flight Diffraction (TOFD) and how Pre-Service Inspection will benefit the In-Service Inspection.
Within the framework of the project by OJSC SUEK and Omega Minerals International Group SGS has completed Construction Supervision works for the construction of a new processing plant for ash and slag residuals from coal-fired power plants located in Belovo, Kemerovo Region in Russia.
SGS Industrial Services was assigned a contract to provide Technical Consulting for the construction of the new 858 MW unit in the Belchatow Power Plant in Poland in January 2007.
SGS won a tender to conduct inspection services for storm water drainage project in Chennai, India, issued by the Corporation of Chennai, the civic body that governs the city of Chennai, in July 2010. During the 26-month contract, SGS will provide a wide range of inspection services, including Construction Supervision and Quality Assurance and Quality Control.
In July 2010, SGS Industrial Services won a contract in Indonesia to provide Vendor Assessment and Technical Audit services for Total E&P Indonesie. During the entire contract SGS assesses the ability of vendors to undertake specific orders in accordance with Total's specific requirements.
From June 1-3, 2011, SGS will showcase its services at the 13th Asian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Engineering Exhibition (OGA 2011) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia at stand no. 1011. Throughout the entire event, SGS will present Asset Integrity Management, Risk Based Inspection and Advanced Non-Destructive Testing (NDT).
On February 17, 2011, SGS Industrial Services in India was awarded a contract to provide extensive Project Management Services, including but not limited to Project Coordination, Quality Assurance and Quality Control and Safety Management during the construction of the new state-of-the-art corporate office by Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) in Kolkata, India.
From May 5-7, 2011, SGS will be attending the POWER-GEN India & Central Asia 2011 in Pragati Maiden, New Delhi, India. Throughout the entire event, SGS will showcase a wide portfolio of the services it offers to the power and nuclear industry at stand no. 1250A in Hall 12A.
For the first time the Russian subsidiary of the SGS Group, SGS Vostok Limited, obtained the authorization to supervise construction works at hazardous, technically complex and unique construction sites.
For the road works on the Spanish highway 'Eix Diagonal' SGS has provided its supervision services. The project is worth 375 million Euros and covers a route of 70km between the Pyrenees and the coast near Barcelona.
SGS Industrial Services in China was assigned a contract to provide comprehensive Quality Control Services of wind towers for a Chinese wind turbine manufacturer, Goldwind. A team of SGS's experts supervises the wind tower production process and provides onsite inspection, testing, auditing, monitoring and Quality Control witness services.
In January 2011, SGS Industrial Services was assigned a two year contract to provide comprehensive technical services for two oil refineries in Chile, including Asset Integrity Management and Non-Destructive Testing.
SGS has been providing Project Management and Health and Safety Coordination Services throughout the integral maintenance road works for the Rondas and Gran Via Norte routes in Barcelona, Spain.
From October 2010, SGS Industrial Services has provided Project Management Services for the design of a nine storey building which includes a parking lot, school and shopping center in the center of Valencia in Spain for Grupo Aza Investment.
From March 21 to 24, 2011, SGS will be attending Gastech 2011 at the Amsterdam RAI in the Netherlands. A wide range of SGS's services for the oil, gas and petrochemical industry will be presented at stand no. C280.
From May 19 to 20, 2011, SGS Industrial Services will be both sponsoring and attending the 5th Annual China Nuclear Power Congress 2011 in Chengdu, China as well as attending the 9th China International Exhibition on the Nuclear Power Industry from April 6 to 8, in Shenzhen, China at the Shenzen Convention and Exhibition Center.
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