TUV Rheinland Launches First Independent Tire Testing Laboratory in Indonesia

SOUTH TANGERANG, Indonesia, June 2, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- In a move aimed at ensuring the quality of tire manufacturing and improving road safety, TUV Rheinland has opened the first independent tire testing laboratory in Indonesia. Located in Taman Tekno BSD, South Tangerang, the new 530 sq.m lab is fully certified by the Indonesia National Accreditation Body (KAN) and qualified to test passenger car, truck, bus and motorcycle tires to the latest national and international standards.

The opening comes at a time when Indonesian car sales are predicted to rise by up to ten per cent (y/y) to 1.1 million vehicles in 2016[1], amid accelerating economic growth in Indonesia. The facility will support the Indonesia Government Ministry of Industry's goal of boosting industrial competitiveness through increased standardization and the Ministry of Transport's goal of reducing road accidents to zero by meeting the need for world-class tire testing in the country.

"The large and growing population in Indonesia is driving demand for rapid, reliable and, above all, safe transportation. As a leading independent international provider of technical services for testing, inspection, certification, consultation and training, TUV Rheinland's Tire Testing Laboratory will support that demand while meeting the quality and safety needs of our customers -- in the country, around the region and across the globe," said Nyoman Susila, Managing Director of TUV Rheinland Indonesia.

The Tire Testing Laboratory is part of TUV Rheinland's global strategy for 2016-2020, under which the Group intends to continue expanding its network in over 69 countries and investing in other potential markets. The goal is to simultaneously support customers and make the TUV Rheinland brand synonymous with laboratory best practice.

Staffed by an expert team offering tire testing and approval services, the facility has already won clients from across 16 countries and issued nearly 200 SNI Certificates for tires.

"The planning was meticulous, from the selection of the location and equipment to recruiting and training a talented workforce, achieving KAN accreditation and being appointed by the Indonesian Ministry of Industry. It has been built on over 140 years of experience in the certification sector, as well as a commitment to constantly improve our quality in order to provide outstanding services to our local and global clients," said Ralf Scheller, a Member of the Executive Board of Management for TUV Rheinland AG.

"The opening of the TUV Rheinland tire testing facility is a reflection of the long-term growth potential of the Indonesian tire market. It will support the industry's tire quality goals and ensure that specifications meet the standards and regulations set by the Indonesian government. We wish TUV Rheinland every success and warmly welcome the launch of this facility," said Pascal Nouvellon, Managing Director of PT Michelin Indonesia.

TUV Rheinland has been active in the Indonesian market since 1980. After establishing its office in Jakarta, in 1996, TUV Rheinland Indonesia launched a homologation/type approval business for automotive components in 1998 and received accreditation from KAN for SNI product approval (LSPr-026) in 2009. Three years later, TUV Rheinland Indonesia established an electrical safety lab and a wheel laboratory in 2012.

About TUV Rheinland

TUV Rheinland is a global leader in independent inspection services, founded more than 140 years ago. The group maintains a worldwide presence with 19,600 employees; annual turnover is nearly EUR 1.9 billion. The independent experts stand for quality and safety for people, technology and the environment in nearly all aspects of life. TUV Rheinland inspects technical equipment, products and services, oversees projects and helps to shape processes for companies. Its experts train people in a wide range of careers and industries. To this end, TUV Rheinland employs a global network of approved labs, testing and education centres. Since 2006, TUV Rheinland has been a member of the United Nations Global Compact to promote sustainability and combat corruption.

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