TÜV SÜD expands its EMC testing reach and capabilities by acquiring Atlanta-based ASC Inc.

By acquiring US company Advanced Compliance Solutions ACS Inc., TÜV SÜD has expanded its portfolio of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) measurement services. Founded in 2001 and with headquarters north of Atlanta (GA), ACS Inc. maintains five testing facilities in the south-east of the United States. The acquisition strengthens TÜV SÜD's presence in the North American market and enhances its efficiency in satisfying the increasing demand for EMC services.

Offering a broad range of services across many industries, ACS is the perfect complement for TÜV SÜD Product Service's existing EMC portfolio, and the ideal partner for broadening the range of services on offer to customers in North America. The testing facilities of ACS Inc. in Georgia, Florida and North Carolina hold numerous accreditations for a host of tests and certifications, including Energy Star®, EMC, R&TTE and RED directives as well as other product-safety and quality regulations.

Global EMC network for global market access
So far, TÜV SÜD has been represented in North America by its testing facilities in San Diego (California), Plymouth (Michigan), New Brighton (Minnesota) and Toronto (Canada). TÜV SÜD operates over 20 EMC laboratories throughout the world. Using the company’s global EMC laboratory network, customers can access global markets such as the USA, Europe, Australia and New Zealand, and Japan. Offering a broad range of EMC services, TÜV SÜD Product Service supports manufacturers and importers across numerous industries including automotive, signalling systems and industrial and construction machinery. TÜV SÜD's EMC experts provide assistance to manufacturers right from the initial design and development phase of new products, helping them to ensure compliance with the regulations in their target market(s), and thereby enabling them to launch their products on schedule and on budget.

More information about TÜV SÜD's EMC services can be found at www.tuv-sud.com/emcor at http://acstestlab.com.

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