Kiwa FSS products - Experts & Thought Leaders

On 10 July 2024, it was officially announced in the Dutch government gazette - Staatscourant that Kiwa subsidiary - Vinçotte has been designated as a certified body for nuclear inspections in the Netherlands for the next two years. This designation allows Vinçotte to conduct inspections for nuclear pressure equipment during all phases of the inspection process, including design, commissioning and operation. Certification for nuclear inspections in The Netherlands Vinçotte has a proven track record in inspecting and certifying critical installations The designation of inspection organizations for nuclear pressure equipment is determined nationally. Vinçotte is already recognized by the Belgian and French authorities. The Dutch recognition strengthens Vinçotte’s reputation as a specialist with extensive experience and expertise in this field. Vinçotte has a proven track record in inspecting and certifying critical installations, including in the nuclear sector. Key development for the Dutch nuclear industry This designation also marks a significant development for the Dutch nuclear industry, which has plans for the construction of new nuclear power plants.  Vinçotte's designation as a third independent and qualified body ensures that inspections of nuclear pressure equipment are carried out according to the highest standards and regulations. ensure nuclear installations operate safely Stijn Michiels, Operations Manager for the Inspection of Nuclear Pressure Equipment at Kiwa Vinçotte, emphasizes: “We are particularly proud of this designation, which underscores our commitment to delivering high-quality inspection and certification services to our clients in the nuclear industry.” He adds, “We will continue to develop our expertise to ensure that nuclear installations operate safely and reliably.”

Kiwa UK has announced the acquisition of International Fire Consultants (IFC Group), a specialist in fire safety consultancy, delivering advice and expertise to a wide range of professionals across the built environment. The acquisition of IFC adds a new service line to Kiwa's existing TIC suite of services in the UK. With Fire Safety playing a big role in the Kiwa Global identity, the acquisition creates new connections with other Kiwa countries, as well as having a significant crossover with many established services in the UK. Opportunities for growth and innovation Kiwa UK's CEO Paul Brown says the Kiwa UK Group has grown rapidly through organic growth and acquisition. “I am delighted to welcome the IFC Group team to Kiwa." "IFC’s expertise and reputation in the marketplace complement our Kiwa service offering perfectly. The potential synergies from this joining of forces are many, as are the opportunities for innovation, growth and the expanding UK and international presence.” Fire safety assurance  Managing Director of IFC Group, Graham Wiles, says “The IFC Group is a long-established leading fire safety assurance and engineering organization." "Joining forces with such a strong, trusted, and progressive international business with compatible values means we can develop the IFC Group’s service offerings to support existing and new customers, and allows us to expand our combined international operations. It really is an exciting time for the business."

Euralarm has welcomed its first associate member: Kiwa, a trusted and proven partner in the field of fire safety and security. The autonomous global company is specialized in testing, inspection, certification, training and consultancy services. With these services Kiwa contributes among others to the quality, safety and sustainability of organization’s products, services and processes. The associate membership is a result of Kiwa’s Fire Lab, located in Apeldoorn, The Netherlands, that opened less than a year ago. Here, the company certifies fire products on average three times faster than its competitors. electrical or electronic equipment As Sabyne van Mourik, Business Unit Manager at Kiwa, explains: “Kiwa enables easy market access for everyone who wants to introduce electrical or electronic equipment - related to fire safety, security or EMC - to the European market or even the world. We test products for example against the EN 54 or EN 14604 standard.” The associate membership allows companies to make personal connections with technical and political experts Kiwa is the first organization that became associate member of Euralarm. Only recently Euralarm opened the doors for associate members to work together with other members to keep Europe a safe place to live, work and relax. The associate membership allows companies to make personal connections with technical and political experts, share expertise on standardization and be heard and influence standardization and legislative processes. Grow and intensify network Associate members like Kiwa will stay in touch with the latest trends in regulation and technology and have direct access to a repository of Euralarm documentation produced by Euralarm members and its professional team. Associate members are also welcome to network with industry experts during the annual Euralarm Symposium and other expert events. Sabyne van Mourik on the associate membership: “We build long-lasting relationships by offering customized testing services tailored specifically to the needs of our customers, and we will offer guidance and support every step along the way. We aim to be both flexible and market oriented by allowing customers to closely participate in planning the testing process. With our associate membership we plan to grow and intensify our network in the fire safety and security industry." emergency management systems "And I think we have a lot to offer as well. Our expertise is not only limited to the traditional fire safety and security topics but also covers data security management, cybersecurity, social security, alarm and emergency management systems and procedures, alarm transmission chain, vehicle security, domotic components, connections and electrical and explosion safety." A specialized team guides customer through the process, from first contact to the final certification and after sales" "And with Kiwa NCP and Kiwa R2B, we offer companies one-stop-shops for every part of the testing, inspection and certification chain. That ranges from one stop shops for product certification and process certification via personal certification to inspection certificates. For every service, a specialized team guides customer through the process, from first contact to the final certification and after sales.” Technical Assessment Body Next to being a Notified Body, Kiwa is also a Technical Assessment Body (TAB) under the Construction Products Regulation. This enables customers to have their European Technical Assessments (ETAs) done by Kiwa to ensure that products that are not falling under a harmonized standard will have a European Assessment Document for. “Although this service was originally intended to serve innovative companies bringing the latest technology on the market, we now also see that other companies of e.g. building products use this service as a solution for products that don’t fall under a standard and/or scheme or for which the standard or scheme is temporarily not valid”, according to Sabyne van Mourik who refers to the current problems with harmonized standards like the CPR. Kiwa Fire Lab Digitalization and integration are determining factors for the markets that we serve" The Kiwa Fire Lab has a wide variety of testing and certification facilities. For example, the Fire Lab has a smoke tunnel and a fire room. Both installations form the basis for testing detectors according to EN 54 series standards. In combination with the existing facilities, this gives Kiwa the opportunity to broaden the scope of services. When asked what trends or developments are currently important for the market, Sabyne van Mourik answers: “Digitalization and integration are determining factors for the markets that we serve. It causes more complexity and therefore more uncertainty at companies. What are the main risks? What is an acceptable level of risks? These and other questions can be answered by frequent assessments." testing and certification "It enables companies to keep their role in the supply chain as clear as possible, to avoid liability and reputational damage. We aim to make the testing and certification process as easy as possible and will tailor the process to the needs and requirements of our customers.”