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Listing of all 92 news releases from Sira:
Personnel certification scheme launched
Competence Professional is the only UKAS-accredited certification scheme to assess the competence of individuals working in or associated with hazardous areas.
News from Sira (30 April 2007)
IECEx certification body achieves accreditation
IECEx Certification Body accreditation allows Sira to operate within the IECEx Certified Equipment Programme.
News from Sira (27 April 2007)
Vapour recovery assessment scheme launched
Sira has developed an assessment scheme to help installers avoid the pitfalls of retro-fitting of vapour recovery systems.
News from Sira (27 April 2007)
Conformity provides competitive advantage
Technical background article Sira's Functional Safety Manager, Paul Reeve, looks at the benefits of using the CASS Scheme methodology as a way to demonstrate conformity with IEC61508 and gain a competitive advantage.
News from Sira (20 March 2007)
CASS certification provides reassurance
User application article Hima-Sella's Marketing Manager, Janet Smith, looks back at how CASS certification has brought many benefits to Hima-Sella's safety systems business.
News from Sira (20 March 2007)
Volvere acquires Sira
Sira Test and Certification, the principal UK ATEX notified body has been acquired by Volvere, the UK safety services and investment group.
News from Sira (18 October 2005)
Technology roadmaps enable intelligent development
Sira Innovation offers a specialist "Technology Roadmapping" service to companies in the sensor, measurement and instrumentation markets.
News from Sira (19 August 2004)
OBE for Sira President
Sira President Professor Richard Anthony Brook has been awarded an OBE in this year's honours list.
News from Sira ( 2 August 2004)
Shearman re-elected Chairman
Mike Shearman, General Manager of Sira's Safety Compliance business, has been re-elected Chairman of the European ATEX Notified Bodies Group (ExNBG) for a further two-year term.
News from Sira (27 July 2004)
Cable glands certified in record time
User application article Sira's Safety Compliance team and Peppers Cable Glands have worked together to bring Peppers' new range of barrier glands to the European market.
News from Sira (27 July 2004)
Approvals process covers both sides of the pond
User application article Sira's Safety Compliance team and Newson Gale have worked together to successfully bring to market (both in Europe and the USA), the new Cenelectrex range.
News from Sira (26 July 2004)
Thomas is new Certification Manager
Sira's Safety Compliance business has appointed Wayne Thomas as its new Certification Manager to run the Product and Production Quality Assurance operation of the company.
News from Sira (26 July 2004)
Newson Gale finds speedy route to global market
User application article Sira's Safety Compliance team and Newson Gale have worked together to successfully bring the new Cenelectrex range to market - both in Europe and the USA.
News from Sira (22 June 2004)
Authoritative guide to gas detection
A comprehensive new reference guide, sponsored by the Department of Trade and Industry, covers selection and calibration of gas detection equipment.
News from Sira (17 June 2004)
Novel space imager on show at Farnborough
Sira's expertise in space, defence and security will be demonstrated at the Farnborough International Air Show in the Space Hall, Number 5, Stand ISP-12 from 19th to 25th July.
News from Sira ( 3 June 2004)
MCERTS management lauded
Sira Environmental was recently acknowledged for its expert provision of the Environment Agency's Monitoring Certification Scheme.
News from Sira (12 May 2004)
Thomas takes charge of certification
Sira's Safety Compliance business has appointed Wayne Thomas as its new Certification Manager.
News from Sira (23 April 2004)
Toshiba extends safety certification eastwards
Sira has entered into an agreement with Toshiba Corp's Industrial and Power Systems and Services Company in Tokyo that will extend Sira's IEC61508 certification capability into the Far East.
News from Sira (26 March 2004)
Two more years in high-pressure role for Shearman
Mike Shearman, general manager of Sira's Safety Compliance business, has been re-elected Chairman of the European ATEX Notified Bodies Group (ExNBG) for a further two-year term.
News from Sira (16 March 2004)
Sira and Lloyds offer product certification
Sira and Lloyd's Register Verification have entered an exciting agreement to meet the growing demand of manufacturers for a simple, easy-to-use route to EC product certification.
News from Sira ( 8 March 2004)
Flowchart explains flammable mist formation
Safety compliance training suits all levels
ATEX certification completed in record time
Training courses dedicated to hazardous areas
New business unit focuses on safety compliance
Datasheet sets out ATEX compliance procedures
Guide shows route to Ex certification
Project to evaluate flow-meter performance
Questionnaires test hazardous area awareness
Ad-hoc hygrometer calibration services
Sira to operate MCERTS inspection scheme
Speedy calibration for temperature sensors
Test services support PED implementation
Vibration control in science and industry
Course promotes visualisation of data
Multi gas analyser receives MCERTS certificate
ATEX - the countdown to compliance
Roadshows take ATEX Directive to the regions
Electrical calibration in the lab or on-site
Course promotes good measurement practice
Certification for emissions monitors
Certification for water instrumentation
UK accredited calibration for standard leaks
Support unit to speed certification service
Approved training in hazardous areas
Laboratory accreditation and calibration courses
More accuracy for pressure calibration
Hazardous area technology training courses
Validation of software to meet IEC61508
Gas detectors tested to latest standard
Wallchart is handy reference to hazardaous areas
On-site calibration keeps airbags on test
Introduction to MEMS and MOEMS
Principles and practice of pressure calibration
Developments in flame monitoring and detection
Hazardous area certification is all at sea
Service aids worker protection compliance
Products approved for Canadian markets
Certification firm handles IEC 61508 compliance
New Deputy Chief Executive at certification firm
CD has overview of conformity assessment services
Lighting gets Australian safety approval from UK
Fast-track route to North American approval for UK
Thermocouple calibration from 250C to 1300C
State-of-the-art humidity calibration laboratory
Useful free wallchart explains Atex directives
First body to be accredited for IEC 61508
Test service gets "results on the table quicker"
Report into vacuum metrology now available
Sira's statement after EECS closed by the HSE
Project to investigate pollutants in indoor air
Laser safety course gives update on EN12626
Single source EMC testing service launched
Roadside emissions sensing instrument on the way
Optical measurement of air-borne pollution study
Project to monitor vehicle performance/emissions
Image-based methods to improve burner control?
Classification of hazardous areas offered
Short course covers Optical Alignment Techniques
Website outlines Conformity Assessment services
Two new optical engineering courses announced
2000th product conformity certificate from Sira
Sira facilitates MSHA approval for Morley
Faster humidity calibration developed by Sira
First UK test facility for Trace Heating tape
Sira course covers opto-mechanics in four days
Accelerometer calibration - and make it snappy
Sira links with SPIE to expand short courses

