Spanning 65,000 square feet, the Technology and Innovation Center is equipped with infrastructure for electrical safety, wireless technology, EMC testing, environmental assessments and medical device testing, among other facilities.
TÜV Rheinland CEO Dr. Michael Fübi commented: “The North American market is a key component of the company’s global strategy, serving as both a market and a center for advanced technology and industry. The opening of this new facility demonstrates TÜV Rheinland’s commitment to growth and innovation in the United States, where the testing, inspection, and certification market is expected to expand significantly in the coming years.”
The new laboratory’s facilities include a 10-meter semi-anechoic chamber, which enables testing for a range of products, from automotive vehicles to medical devices to lifts. With a focus on EMC testing, product safety assessment, environmental testing, and beyond, the company said it empowers retailers and producers to streamline their product development processes, reduce time-to-market, and ensure full compliance with industry standards.
TÜV Rheinland Vice President of Sales Products Michael Cronin stated: “Our primary focus is on bolstering our Products Business Unit within the US, recognizing its pivotal role in our North American growth strategy. Our commitment entails ongoing investments in innovation, strategic partnerships, and our talented teams. Notably, our investment in North America accounted for 7.2% of the total investment volume in the 2023 financial year, primarily allocated to constructing the Northeast laboratory center in Boxborough.”
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to inaugurate the laboratory, and the company also planted a tree to symbolise its commitment to shaping the future and advancing sustainability and technology in the Northeast region. The ceremony was attended by Dr. Fübi as well as Kimmo Fuller, Executive Vice President of Products, and relevant customers from various industries who have collaborated with TÜV Rheinland, including key partners such as AMETEK-CTS, ETS-Lindgren, Fair-Rite, Innova, and Rohde & Schwarz. In addition, four workshops were held on topics relevant to the products industry.
TÜV Rheinland also announced Procter & Gamble (P&G) as the recipient of the inaugural Excellence Safety and Sustainability Leadership Award. During the opening ceremony, Dr. Fübi issued the award to Philip Vita, Technical Director - Power, Control & Information Systems, and Travis Gombos, Grooming PS Sustainability Director at The Procter & Gamble Company – Gillette. Chase, Technical Manager Medical Test.
The company said the award recognised Procter & Gamble’s achievements in safety and sustainability, including continuous innovation in safety practices, comprehensive employee training programs, strict compliance with safety standards, commitment to sustainability, and an integrated Health, Safety, and Environmental program. Vita accepted the award for safety, while Gombos accepted the accolade for sustainability.