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The VdS Press Archives contain past press releases; information relating to new developments within the company; reports of participation in trade fairs and exhibitions; new or updated guidelines; VdS certification procedures; new publications; tips for consumers; and up-to-date information about VdS's training and post-experience education programs.
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United Arab Emirates: VdS Schadenverhütung receives accreditation from EHS Fire Department for fire detection and alarm products
Official recognition makes it easier for VdS clients to submit bids and tenders in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) // Internationalization of VdS forges ahead
English-language VdS Newsletter will feature regular information about innovations at VdS Schadenverhütung
Free English-language newsletter facility now available with latest news about VdS Schadenverhütung services // Internet registration at www.vds.de/newsletter-english
New VdS Brochure "Your New Home – Safe and Secure from the Start", VdS 5447en, published
Giving top priority to safety and security before building a new house or apartment // Free VdS brochure contains tips and hints on how to guard against intrusion, lightning, fire and flooding
VdS strengthens international focus
VdS Schadenverhütung successful in China // Better customer contacts thanks to local presence // Active growth in Far East
VdS develops new testing and certification procedure: “VdS European Standard”
New testing in accordance with European Standards due to market developments // Procedure does not give simultaneously VdS approval
VdS Schadenverhütung once again represented at the largest Security and Safety Exhibition in the Middle East
700 exhibitors at “Intersec” in Dubai // VdS presents fire safety services // VdS reference “Blue Book” available for the first time on the trade fair stand
Local VdS office in China opened
Opening of VdS office in Shanghai // Certification of Asian products for the European market with VdS seal of quality // VdS homepage now also available in Chinese
VdS expands successful collaboration with Ukrainian government
New skeleton and supplementary agreements signed between VdS Schadenverhütung and Ukrainian Ministry of Civil Protection's State Certification Center
New edition of "Fire Protection" dictionary
Unified terminology ensures precise communication among international experts // Over 3000 fire protection terms (German-English and English-German)
Experts from all over the world discuss new fire protection concepts at VdS conference
Preventing fire damage to company property with the new VdS guidelines // New test results for fires in block storages // International guidelines for fire protection in IT rooms
Fire protection today: VdS international "Fire Extinguishing Systems" conference in Cologne in December
International meeting: December 5 and 6, 2006 // Guest speakers from Europe and the United States // Fire protection methods, extinguishing concepts, standards // A "must" event for fire protection officers
Effective burglary prevention for warehouse goods: container locks with VdS certification
Special locks and bolts for containers // VdS 3503 directives define requirements for container locking systems // New: key points in the directives now available in the internet
Security experts to meet in Cologne: VdS Schadenverhütung organizes the first-ever international VdS Security-conference
Advance announcementInternational conference: November 30 and December 1, 2006 // Main focus: video surveillance, alarm transmission, home security // Registration at fachtagung@vds.de, etc.
Local inspections by experts: VdS Schadenverhütung presents its range of services at "Intersec"
Intersec, Dubai, January 29-31, 2006
Local inspections by experts: VdS Schadenverhütung presents its range of services at "Intersec"
Intersec, Dubai, January 29-31, 2006
Technical Inspection Services for Fire Protection and Safety in Hotels and Industrial Sites
SECURITY & SAFETY Middle East 2005. VdS inspection services is an address for fire loss prevention which is unique in Europe.
Competent partner for fire protection: VdS Schadenverhütung exhibits in Abu Dhabi
SECURITY & SAFETY Middle East 2006. VdS strengthens operations in Arab Emirates