Webinar | Enhancing Furniture Excellence: Acoustic Performance as a New Furniture Feature
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The number of competitors in the furniture market is large. Therefore, it is even more important to meet specific quality criteria in order to stand out from other products and target niche markets more effectively. One of these criteria is the acoustic functionality of furniture, which is particularly important in certain settings such as offices, public buildings or educational institutions. But what does acoustic functionality mean, how is it measured and what advantages do corresponding certifications offer? Our webinar will address various aspects of these topics.
First, we will look at the importance of product certification in the furniture industry and its role in ensuring safety, quality and market confidence. Then, we delve deeper into the topic of acoustic functionality, discussing criteria, testing methods, and the benefits of acoustic certification. Additionally, we will explain the certification process and provide relevant information for a smooth and successful certification. Valuable insights will be given on how to leverage TÜV Rheinland certification for marketing and sales in order to differentiate products in a competitive market.
Join our webinar Enhancing Furniture Excellence and learn all about acoustic functionality testing and certification to emphasize the value of your products and access new markets.
Enhancing Furniture Excellence:
Acoustic Performance as a New Furniture Feature
Date: Tuesday, 10/12/2024
Time: 10:00 - 11:00 am (CET)
Language: English
Overview of the Topics:
- Welcome and Introduction: Brief overview of TÜV Rheinland and the benefits of product certification
- Product Certification in the Furniture Industry: The role of certifications in ensuring safety, quality and market trust
- TÜV Rheinland's Furniture Certification: Key aspects of the TÜV Rheinland certification principles, the key words principle, the Certipedia platform and the importance of regular production control for maintaining consistent quality and compliance
- Deep Dive: Acoustic Certification: Introducing the new functionality testing for noise reduction and sound quality and understanding the criteria, testing methods and benefits of acoustic certification
- TÜV Rheinland's Certification Process: Detailed walkthrough of the certification process from application to approval and relevant information for a successful certification
- Marketing Your Certified Products: Communicating the value of certified products and strategies to leverage TÜV Rheinland certification in marketing and sales
Our Experts
Kai-Uwe Schlegel, Global Manager Technical Competence Centre Furniture, TÜV Rheinland
In almost 30 years at TÜV Rheinland, Kai-Uwe Schlegel has worked in many different positions and gained deep insights into the furniture industry. Whether as an expert in the testing laboratory, in the certification of furniture to national and international standards, as an auditor on site or in the development and implementation of new services with and for the furniture industry, the graduate in wood and plastics technology always keeps an eye on the latest developments and challenges. As head of the furniture department, it was out of a deep conviction that he began to focus on the sustainability of furniture more than ten years ago. For example, TÜV Rheinland was involved in the development of the European Level Programme, the sustainability label of the European Office Furniture Association (FEMB). In addition, the current Global Head of the Technical Competence Center Furniture is involved as a sustainability expert in various committees, including the standardization committee for ‘Circularity of Furniture’ (DIN and CEN).
Alina Selbach, Business Development & Strategy Manager, TÜV Rheinland
As a Business Manager at TÜV Rheinland, Alina Selbach leads the European furniture and furniture components testing and certification business unit. With a focus on customer relationship management, business strategy, and international sales, she delivers high-quality, reliable, and innovative testing and certification solutions and supports the development and implementation of industry standards and best practices. With over 10 years of experience in the testing, inspection, and certification industry, Alina Selbach has developed a deep understanding of the furniture market, the regulatory requirements, and the customer needs.
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