Plattling, August 16, 2024 – CSA Group, a global provider of testing, inspection and certification services in North America, Europe and Asia, is expanding its European headquarters in Plattling, Germany with the addition of a new 4,600 square-meter, state-of-the-art testing laboratory for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), radio and automotive testing.

This expansion makes the 16,900 square-meter European headquarters one of the largest testing laboratories for EMC in the world, enabling the testing of industrial equipment, automotive products, consumer products, appliances, lighting and medical devices. CSA Group is accredited as a notified body to provide testing and certification services for the European market under the following: Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMCD 2014/30/EU), Radio Equipment Directive (RED 2014/53/EU), Measurement Instruments Directive for smart meters (MID 2014/32/EU), Gas Appliance Regulation (EU) 2016/426/EU (GAR) and ATEX Directive (2014/34/EU). This investment and expansion of this laboratory is to better address European manufacturing customers’ needs.

The new building is equipped with cutting-edge technology and offers a variety of state-of-the-art laboratories including 15 shielded rooms, 13 semi-anechoic chambers, including two 10-meter semi-anechoic chambers which allow manufacturers to perform EMC testing on large equipment up to a size of 4.2 meters wide and 4.80 meters high.

For the automotive sector, CSA Group has increased its capabilities for testing services according to OEM standards, including over-the-air testing and legal requirements for combustion motors, agricultural and commercial vehicles and components. CSA Group also offers enhanced dynamic EMC and electromagnetic interference (EMI) testing under extended load conditions, as well as testing to electrical requirements with tests such as ripple testing on high-voltage equipment for components and electric vehicles.

Peter Mertel, Senior Vice President Europe & India, CSA Group, comments: “The commissioning of one of the largest cutting-edge laboratories worldwide will enable us to enhance our support for customers who are looking to accelerate their access to international markets including Europe, North America and Asia.”

About CSA Group

CSA Group is a global organization dedicated to safety, social good and sustainability. We are a leader in Standards Development and in Testing, Inspection and Certification around the world including Canada, the U.S., Europe and Asia. Our mandate is to hold the future to a higher standard.

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