SGS Participates in 16th International Pressure Equipment Integrity Association (IPEIA) Conference in Canada

On February 29 to March 2, 2012, SGS is attending the 16th Annual International Pressure Equipment Integrity Association (IPEIA) Conference, which takes place at the Banff Center in Banff, Alberta, Canada. During the conference SGS will give an informative presentation on “Issues with Qualifying NDE Technicians,” as well as present the wide range of services it is offering for pressure equipment at stand 23 on the first floor.

IPEIA Conference is a leading international event aimed at increasing awareness of pressure equipment safety and reliability throughout industry and providing knowledge and education for the continuous development of the business.

The three-day event presents a perfect occasion for SGS to present its wide range of asset integrity management services, including risk based inspection and non-destructive testing (NDT), and to forge new business contacts.

With asset integrity management services, SGS ensures the integrity, reliability and safety of the assets in accordance with all regulatory requirements. Drawing on the first-rate experience and competence, SGS can tailor an asset integrity management program to suit the needs of every client, helping to reduce risks and meet all relevant regulations.

The participants of IPEIA will have a perfect chance to learn more about the differences between the North American and European NDE qualification and training requirements during the presentation, entitled “Issues With Qualifying NDE Technicians,” presented by Floris Verhagen, Global Director NDT Business at SGS. The presentation will provide interesting facts about the weaknesses of various systems, with a variety of examples of interpretations and solutions on how to perform NDE inspections the right way and obtain consistent results.

SGS is eagerly looking forward to the 16th Annual International Pressure Equipment Integrity Association (IPEIA) Conference and hopes to convince the participants that its range of services and the breadth of its expertise are practically unrivaled.

About SGS

As the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, SGS has accreditations to all major standards and is recognized as a leading global benchmark in the field of inspection, verification, certification and testing. With an experienced and qualified staff, SGS operates an extensive network of offices and laboratories in various fields, which offer a wide range of product certification services.

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 70,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 1,350 offices and laboratories around the world.

SGS Canada
Omar Rugebani
Industrial Operations Manager - Oilsands
235 MacDonald Crescent
Fort McMurray, AB, T9H

t: +1 (780) 791 2345
f: +1 (780) 791 1018

E-mail: industrial.pr@sgs.com
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