State-of-the-art facility will help manufacturers meet latest U.S. and European compliance standards
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!
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.
Grand Opening Event
Furniture Testing Laboratory – Grand Rapids, MI
On March 5, 2020, we will be opening the doors to our new, state-of-the-art Furniture Testing Laboratory in Grand Rapids, MI! Join us for a first look at the new lab as well as guided tours, expert-led panel discussions, testing equipment demos, and more!
Event Details
Thursday, March 5, 2020
10AM – 1PM*
3650 Broadmoor Ave SE, Suite 104
Kentwood, MI 49512 (Grand Rapids)
*Refreshments and lunch will be served.
Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about ANSI/BIFMA standards, the BIFMA Compliance Program, and how to get furniture certified for the European market. Experts from TÜV Rheinland and BIFMA will be available to answer any questions you may have as it relates to furniture testing and certification. Register now for this can’t-miss event!
More About the Laboratory
TÜV Rheinland will be opening this new furniture testing lab to offer local and global support for furniture manufacturers, retailers, and importers seeking proper testing and certification of their furniture products. This new, state-of-the-art lab is accredited to conduct testing against ANSI/BIFMA standards and contains the most modern test equipment available in the US for office chair dimension testing. Manufacturers, retailers, and importers can rely on this lab to get their products BIFMA compliant for sale in the US, as well as certified for sale in global export markets such as Europe. 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, occasional-use seating, and more! Contact us now with your project details!
Click here to learn more about our services for Furniture Testing.
TÜV Rheinland of North America
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