We can provide value-added services with sustained cooperation to build a bridge to the world for ‘Made in China’.”
in the manufacturing industry, including ABB LV Installation Materials, Co and Volvo CE (China) Co. He has nearly 20 years of management experience in China.
“China is becoming an important sourcing market in today’s global business environment, and is one of the most important markets for TÜV SÜD.
“As business continues to grow for us, upgrades across both software and hardware platforms must keep pace with the high demand for inspection services by export enterprises to better partner with Chinese manufacturers and help them gain access to global markets for their products,” von Wahl said.
TÜV, an abbreviation of the German phrase Technischer Uberwachungs-Verein, means Technical Inspection Association in English. TÜV SÜD was established in Germany in 1866 and is one of the world’s leading technical service providers, offering certification, inspection, testing , training and knowledge services, as well as expert opinions.
The Munich-headquartered company has more than 22,000 employees in more than 800 locations worldwide.
When TÜV SÜD was founded almost 150 years ago, the company only tested pressure vessels and steam machines, but the group has adapted over the years to remain at the leading edge of technology and the industry.
This year, one of the company’s key focus areas is environmental protection in China.
“We take electric vehicles, renewable energy and energy efficiency management and digital as key innovations to meet the increasing demands of our customers who are addressing sustainable development challenges,” von Wahl said.
The group also supports industry reform to help Chinese enterprises “step out”, which demonstrates a strong “Made in China” ethos as well as a desire to speed up progress and development of the local manufacturing industry, von Wahl added.
He said some small- and midsized Chinese new-energy companies would face challenges such as technological demands and international technical barriers when they tap into overseas markets.
TÜV SÜD can provide these companies with an in-depth understanding of global newenergy industry trends, tracking and analyzing the latest technological developments to conduct the most efficient assessment methods, von Wahl said. TÜV SÜD has been operating in China for 24 years and has partnered with more than 20,000 local manufacturers and institutions during this period.
“Export-related operations account for a significant portion of many Chinese enterprises’ operations over the past decades,” von Wahl said.
TÜV SÜD found that there is strong demand from enterprises for a comprehensive range of technical support and understanding of changing standards and requirements in different countries. The company remains focused on the latest standards and codes related to all aspects of the production process from research, raw materials preparation and manufacturing, to the finished product. “We can provide valueadded services with sustained cooperation to build a bridge to the world for ‘Made in China’,” von Wahl said.
The Chinese government recently put forward the concept of “greenization”, which aims to promote a production model with significant scientific and technological value, low resource consumption and less environmental pollution.
“TÜV SÜD has always been committed to further developing environmental protectionrelated areas to support lowcarbon evolution in the entire society,” von Wahl said.
He said that TÜV SÜD has rich professional knowledge in many renewable energy resources, including hydropower, photovoltaic power and thermal power. He hopes the group can assist Chinese enterprises to improve their quality and export performance and support them in developing environmental protection and