GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Jan. 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TÜV Rheinland, a global leader in testing, inspection and certification services, announced today that it is opening a new furniture testing facility in Kentwood, MI that will help manufacturers comply with the most advanced compliance standards for office furniture. Visitors to its grand opening festivities on March 5 will be able to speak with TÜV Rheinland’s technical experts and see demonstrations of the company’s testing procedures, which meet the requirements for office chairs established by ISO, BIFMA, and European certification authorities.
“Furniture manufacturers are eager to ensure that their products meet these standards, including the ISO 24496 requirements, but there’s been very limited test capacity in the United States,” said Stephan Pesch, Local Field Manager, Hardlines, for TÜV Rheinland North America. “With the opening of this new lab, we’ll be able to help those manufacturers comply with legal, fitness for use, and quality requirements. More than that, we work closely with our customers not only to ensure they meet all the necessary requirements, but also provide the customer satisfaction that quality-minded manufacturers seek.”
Besides regular and large-occupant office chairs, TÜV Rheinland can ensure manufacturers meet the requirements for lounge seating, desk products, panel systems, storage units, educational seating, and occasional-use seating.
Choosing Grand Rapids as the homebase for its furniture lab was a strategic decision for TÜV Rheinland, as it is also the home of BIFMA (Business and Industrial Furniture Manufacturers Association). Such close proximity will allow its field managers to be more involved in the standardization process and work closely with the BIFMA experts as it is implementing its testing operations. The lab, located at 3650 Broadmoor Avenue, Kentwood, Michigan, is a 3000 square foot facility focused exclusively on furniture testing.
The grand opening takes place Thursday, March 5, from 10am - 1pm EST. Representatives will be on hand to answer manufacturers’ questions and perform demonstrations. Click here to register! If you would like to reserve a time to speak with a TÜV Rheinland representative at the event, please contact Anabel Gray, Event Marketing Manager, TÜV Rheinland North America, at agray@us.tuv.com.
About TÜV Rheinland
TÜV Rheinland is a global leader in independent inspection services, founded 145 years ago. The group maintains a worldwide presence of more than 20,000 people. TÜV Rheinland inspects technical equipment, products and services, oversees projects, and helps to shape processes and information security 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.
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