Smithers, an independent global leader in delivering trusted
testing, consulting and information based solutions to a wide
variety of industries, announced a series of expanded capabilities
at its Smithers Rapra Suzhou, China testing laboratory during a
recent client event.
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Smithers executives celebrate the
expanded testing capabilities and management systems support
available at the Smithers Rapra Suzhou, China testing laboratory
during a recent client event. (Photo: Business Wire)
The lab achieved ISO/IEC 17025 in 2013 and has been providing
tire testing for a wide variety of specifications including SAE,
GMW, ASTM and ISO protocols to the Chinese market for several
years. Clients gained a first-hand look at the work performed by
the Smithers team to support their growing needs for testing and
support services.
“We’re executing our strategy to expand our expertise and
capabilities for tire, rubber and polymer component testing in
China,” said Jim Dowey, President, Smithers Rapra. “Our clients
shared their needs and we listened. The result is an increased
scope of services that will help to support our clients’ current
testing needs today and into the future.”
The following new testing capabilities have been added to the
Smithers Rapra Suzhou laboratory:
- Long-term oven aging and endurance tire
testing
- Radial and cornering fatigue testing of
Passenger Car Radial (PCR) wheels
- Rolling resistance of Truck & Bus
Radial (TBR) tires
- Radial and cornering fatigue testing of
Truck & Bus Radial (TBR) wheels
With these capabilities, Smithers Rapra is able to support the
rolling resistance requirements of the United Nations Economic
Commission for Europe (UN ECE) Regulation No. 117 as well as the
ISO 28580 specification that is commonly used for the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay verification. Both
standards are critical to supporting the sale of tires to the U.S.
and European markets by Chinese tire manufacturers.
In addition to Smithers Rapra’s testing capabilities, the client
event showcased Smithers Quality Assessments’ key management
systems support services. Another company within the Smithers
Group, Smithers Quality Assessments assists clients with supply
chain management, internal quality system audits, process
improvement as well as quality and environmental management systems
training.
“China’s role as the source of much of the world’s manufactured
goods provides us with the opportunity to support our clients with
services geared toward improving their processes and overall
quality control,” stated Jeanette Preston, President, Smithers
Quality Assessments. “Having a knowledgeable, local team in China
to assist manufacturers with their business growth initiatives has
been a critical piece of Smithers’ plan for strategic growth.”
The Suzhou facility provides analysis, training and testing for
a wide spectrum of products and a variety of industries, including
tire and wheel, automotive, transport, consumer, pharmaceutical and
medical, and industrial, such as construction, utilities and power
generation.
About Smithers Rapra:
Smithers Rapra has been a trusted partner of the plastics and
rubber industries for over 90 years. Our business is built around
delivering a complete portfolio of rubber and plastic testing
services to support a wide range of industry sectors including tire
and wheel, automotive, polymer products, oil and gas, medical
device, pharmaceutical, industrial, and consumer products. By
integrating science, technology and business expertise, Smithers’
goal is to add value throughout the life cycle of our clients’
products. Please visit www.smithersrapra.com.
About Smithers Quality Assessments
Smithers Quality Assessments is an Akron, OH-based
accredited quality and environmental management systems
certification body, founded in 1993, serving small and large
industrial, commercial, government and services businesses
in North America and Europe.
Companies work with Smithers Quality Assessments when
seeking certification to the following ISO standards:ISO
9001:2008ISO 14001:2004OHSAS 18001:2007ANSI/AIHA Z10CSA Z1000ISO/TS
16949:2009AS 9100CISO 13485:2003
Please visit www.smithersregistrar.com.
About The Smithers Group:
Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, The Smithers Group includes
Smithers Apex, Smithers Avanza, Smithers Pira, Smithers Quality
Assessments, Smithers Rapra, and Smithers Visicient. Each Smithers
Group company provides technology-based services focused on a
defined market. As a group, the diversity of market sectors and
technologies provides stability and a platform for long-term
growth. By integrating science, technology and business expertise,
Smithers’ goal is to add value throughout the life cycle of our
clients’ products, by utilizing testing, consulting, information,
and compliance services. All Smithers companies are known by
their clients as Trusted Providers of Innovative Solutions. For
more information, visit www.smithers.com.
You can reach the Smithers North America office at:425 West
Market StreetAkron, Ohio 44303Telephone: 330-762-7441
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