ICorr, IMechE and TÜV Rheinland Mark 7 Years of Successful Partnership and Reach 1000th ICorr Approved Certifications in China
In a remarkable milestone, the Institute of Corrosion (ICorr), TÜV Rheinland (China) Ltd., and IMechE Argyll Ruane (Sheffield, UK) have celebrated seven years of fruitful collaboration. Since their partnership began in 2018, with the support of IMechE Argyll Ruane, TÜV Rheinland has historically offered more than 70 training courses, including Insulation, Fireproofing, Hot Dip Galvanising, and Protective Coating Inspector courses in China. This is now replaced by the New ICorr Passive Fire Protection (Epoxy) Coating Inspector training.
The 1000th certificate recipient, Mr. Huang Guangan, (ID No. 7163/C12287), who is the Coating Technical Director of Anhui Honglu Steel Construction (Group) Co. Ltd, based out of Hefei City, AH | Anhui, China and responsible for coating quality, training, coating process of the company, has demonstrated the local industry’s dedication to the quality assurance and recognition of ICorr scheme as international benchmark or personnel competence on surface treatment.
Anhui Honglu Steel Construction (Group) Company Limited manufactures and sells steel structures and related products. The company’s main products are equipment for steep structures, heavy steel construction, light steel construction structural products, and steel structure enclosure products. It has more than 20,000 employees and an annual production capacity of 6 million tons. At present, the group company has ten major production bases, with a total production plant area of more than 5 million square metres.
Mr. Stephen Tate, President of ICorr expressed his congratulations: “We are thrilled to reach this milestone. Our certificates provide confidence to project owners, manufacturers, and employers worldwide.”
Dr. Weikang Chen, Vice President of TÜV Rheinland Industrial Service and Cybersecurity extended his warm congratulations “As TÜV Rheinland continues its mission to enhance safety and sustainability, together with ICorr, it looks forward to certifying many more deserving personnel in the years ahead.”
TÜV Rheinland
Founded over 150 years ago, TÜV Rheinland stands as a global leader in testing services. With more than 20,870 employees and annual revenues of around 2.3 billion euros, they ensure safety and quality across various domains. Their commitment extends to virtually all areas of business and life, making them a trusted partner worldwide. On 20th June 2024, we had the pleasure of welcoming TÜV Rheinland (China) representative Anita Jing Fang to Northampton UK Headquarters of ICorr.
ICorr/IMechE Candidate Undertaking Level 2 Protective Coatings Inspector Course in China.
Huang Guangan – Protective Coating Inspector Level 2, Coating Technical Director of Anhui Honglu Steel and the 1000th ICorr IAR TUV Cert Holder.
Headquarters of Honglu Steel Construction (Group) Co. Ltd.
Stephen Tate, President of ICorr with Anita Jing Fang, TÜV Rheinland (China) Ltd at the Northampton UK Headquarters of ICorr.
TÜV Rheinland Shanghai Office.
From Left to Right: ICorr Hon. Secretary Jane Lomas. Immediate Past President Bill Hedges, Anita Jing Fang, TÜV Rheinland (China) Ltd, President Stephen Tate and Vice President Yunnan Gao.
Source: Anita Jing Fang, TÜV Rheinland (China) Ltd.
