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The DVGW at a glance
- Membership as of 31 December 2007
DVGW – efficient and effective
The DVGW (Deutscher Verein des Gas- und Wasserfaches e. V. – Technisch-wissenschaftlicher Verein – German Technical and Scientific Association for Gas and Water) has been providing technical and scientific support for the German gas and water industry since 1859. All the activities of the DVGW focus on safety, hygiene and environmental protection, taking efficiency and cost-effectiveness into consideration.
As a technical standardization organization, the DVGW promotes technological development in its sector. The production, transportation, distribution and use of energy and drinking water always call for technical processes and plant. The technical standards of the DVGW lay the foundations for technical self-regulation under the responsibility of the German gas and water industry and ensure safe gas and water supplies at the highest international levels.
Areas of activity
Standardization
466 DVGW technical standards in all, 59 new standards issued in 2006 + participation in DIN, EN and ISO standards.
Inspection and certification
Total number of certificates valid in 2006: for products (7,300), companies (1,500), experts (200), management systems (80) and prequalification (20).
Research and development
54 research projects in progress; 11 gas and 8 water projects completed in 2006.
Professional development and qualifications 20,000 participants trained in 800 events, 100 gas and water master craftsmen trained.
Information and communications
450,000 pages per month called up on the DVGW homepage, monthly journal for members, specialist publications and specialist information.
Mission and Objectives
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