In February, DVN had the opportunity to visit the photometry laboratory at DEKRA Certification (the former KEMA Quality) in Arnhem , Netherlands.
Find below the main points retained from this visit.
DEKRA Group Organisation
DEKRA Group are a leading global provider of expert services, with around 22,000 employees in over 50 countries dedicated to ensuring safety, quality and environmental protection. The headquarters is in Stuttgart, Germany.
The DEKRA Group generates over €1.7bn and is ranked 3rd among the Quality & Safety Service Providers.
The service portfolio is delivered by 3 Business Units:
1. Automotive services: vehicle testing, Eepertise, used car management; homologation and type approval, consulting and mystery shopping, claims services
2. Industrial Services: more than 5,000 professionals, machinery and plant safety, buildings and facilities; health, safety & environment, energy and process Industries; system certification, product testing and certification.
3. Personnel services: qualification, temporary work.
Within the Business Unit DEKRA Industrial, DEKRA Certification (the former KEMA Quality) is worldwide responsible for the Product Testing & Certification and Systems Certification service lines, which are subdivided into categories such as products, components, medical, and explosion safety. The Photometry Department is part of the Products business line, together with Appliances, Electronics, Tools and Lighting.