Every building product, which belongs to the guideline of pressure equipment (formula: pressure * volume > 50 bar liter) has to be tested according to 97/23/EG guideline of pressure equipment, art.3, paragraph 2.3, module B. The compliance for criteria of testing is increasingly controlled by the market authority of the countries Switzerland and Germany. […]
Twice a year the members of EFA find together to a general meeting. This year the autumnal event took place in Salzburg. The participants looked forward for an interesting program. Speakers at the first day were: Johannes Kaindlstorfer, representative for „Allianz Freie Wärme“ (Lecture: Dangers and chances of individual heating) Johannes Steiglechner of TÜV Süd […]
Since 01.11.2014 we are pleased to inform you that we have one new staff member in our testing laboratory in Oberhausen. Mr. Thomas Teuwsen is going to support us in test engineering. This will open up more capacity and faster procedure of testing as well as more capable service to you. Mr. Teuwsen extends our […]
We are pleased to welcome Mr. Kevin Schulte in our team of the RRF. He is studying machine engineering at the University of Siegen. Mr. Kevin Schulte is joining our project “comparing measurements of methods for particle measurements” starting 13 October 2014.
IMPORTANT CHANGE: Dear Sir or Madam, we would like to point out that our telephone and fax number change at our branch office Drolshagen. Phone +49 2761 977 94 84 Fax +49 2761 977 91 02 The contacts of our head office Oberhausen persist. Phone +49 208 60 70 41 – 0 Fax +49 208 […]
As of 01.01.2015 new laws in Austria apply On 31.12.2012 the Official Gazette for Vienna published the new agreement in accordance with Article 15a B-VG on the marketing of residential heating and review of combustion plants and cogeneration units. The limit values in the product range of solid fuel-fired appliances have changed. These chances or […]
On 07 April 2014, the first WP 2 Meeting took place in Frankfurt after the kick-off meeting held in the fall of last year in Straubing. The aim of the project is to develop a method for describing the operational behavior of fireplace and pellet stoves under real conditions. The responsible presented the first sets […]
On March 26 and 27 members of the European fireplaces Association (EFA, Europäische Feuerstätten Arbeitsgemeinschaft) came together for the annual spring meeting in Olsberg in the Sauerland. The well attended event took place in the information and demonstration center Renewable Energy (I.D.E.E., Erneuerbare Energien), which is offered the ideal venue for the EFA as a […]
Sven Müller is going to be the follower of Ewald Lücker for the technical head of our testing laboratory in the field of construction products regulation (EU) No. 305/3011. Mr. Jürgen Rosenfeld remains as head of testing laboratory of the testing, monitoring and certification body according to LBO. Mr. Müller will be our deputy in […]
We are pleased to report that we once again have a new member, joining our team for the coming year. With Lars Schmidt now another force will strengthen our office. Mr. Schmidt is going to complete a one-year controlled placement to acquire the technical college qualification. Welcome to our team!