Foundry Service Center Playing Pivotal Role In Revival Of Foundry Industry In Pakistan

The Foundry Service Centre (FSC), created by the Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEDA) in collaboration with the University of Engineering and Technology (UET) and the Association of Pakistan foundry (PFA) is playing vital role in reviving the foundry industry in Pakistan. By Mr. Alamgir Chaudhry, CEO, SMEDA was said during a presentation on the establishment of the Centre fifth International Foundry Congress held at a local hotel, under the auspices of the PFA.

SMEDA CEO reported that the project was designed by the FSC SMEDA in demand for Pakistan Foundry Association at the expense of Rs.179-40 million. The land for this project was provided by UET. Whereas, the funds were obtained by SMEDA Ministry of Industries, Government of Pakistan under the Program Development Public Sector.

The FSC is providing the full range of the latest techniques and modern services that are practiced in the developed world that were not previously available in Pakistan for SMEs operating in the foundry sector, he said, adding that services include Store design patterns, section prototyping, testing and inspection laboratories, section technical advice and training facilities.

Mr Chaudhry said that the additional role of the Centre as a training institute has also proved very successful. He said SMEDA is organizing foreign experts for training in the center. In this regard he referred specifically to a recent training program organized by SMEDA in energy management, inviting Dr. Helmut Koerber, a renowned German international coach through GIZ.

International and national Congress delegates largely taken advantage of the facilities arranged by SMEDA to visit FSC tonight. Delegates during the visit, had a round around the center and the various departments, sections design, laboratories and production plant are examined.

They were very impressed by the art equipment and machinery installed there for modern catering industry needs. They highly appreciated the efforts of SMEDA to address the demand for foundry group in Pakistan by establishing FSC along with UET and PFA. Congress delegates urged to promote partnership of public and private sector in the pattern of FSC to create more facilitation centers in Pakistan.

New Power Meters Are 30-35pc Faster Than Old Ones: Commission

LAHORE: In a rare admission of mismanagement and fleecing people by the energy sector, the Committee of Inspection of the Prime Minister has been observed that the distribution companies (discos) have new meters that run installed at least 30 to 35 percent faster than previous ones and that companies can adjust their speed according to your needs.



In a letter - (1 (3) / DISC / SM / WCRP, dated 22/10/14)) entitled 'immediate' - the heads of the various distribution companies, commission prime minister has warned chief Executives of these companies against the issue and sought to direct questions on specific measurement issues and overbilling bedeviling the industry responses.

"Your office should be well acquainted with the issues and the disturbances caused by overbilling and additional Load Shedding by your company and employees under their control. In view of the situation, his department has done nothing so far, but the replacement of meters old with new (during 2012-13) running at least 30-35 percent faster. "

"As noted, the fast speed was adjusted to the demand of the company to increase revenue. It has also been learned that most of the leading meters got defective after a couple days (of operation) and give exorbitant readings the standard rate. The observation of the situation, the company adopted a strategy of replacing defective meters with new, correct gauges, but the situation has not improved so far. Many defective meters found slower than the standard had not been reported due to an apparent reason that will benefit consumers, "the letter said.

Given the situation, the committee demanded immediate information (for probe) into nine themes:

"How many meters of age have been changed in your jurisdiction in the last two or three years how much expenses were incurred in changing meters What companies had supplied these defective meters Who reported defects in these meters;??? Department maintenance or testing laboratory? How much faster speed than standard felt already installed? Who recommended the new meters being installed now? How much budget had been allocated in the last three years (year wise)? What companies are providing these meters? Name some testing laboratories able to test the ability of existing meters, "says the letter and directed the CEOs to provide all information required by return fax.

"Everyone in the industry knows the subject, and its breadth and depth," says a former head of the Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco).

He said that only Lesco had replaced a little less than two million meters in the last two years, and had shown his own record figures. Your billing August this year was a record Rs27.33 billion - at least Rs5 billion more than the amount collected in the previous month (July), he added.

The former head of Lesco is of the opinion that all these issues are matters of record and everyone in the Ministry of Water Resources, Power knows about them. The Prime Minister's Office has become aware of the situation only by the political situation. Otherwise, all ad hoc appointments in the sector aim to keep them docile, use them to fleece people and artificially enhance the financial health of the state. It is expected that the committee will not forget plight of people once the political pressure the government shuts down and takes the matter to its logical conclusion, which should also include 35 percent return the money back to the people, he says.

Pure Technologies Acquires Oil And Gas Pipeline Inspection Services Business

Pure Technologies has signed an agreement to acquire the business of inspection services for oil and gas pipelines and related assets of Hunter McDonnell Pipeline Services and its affiliated companies for $ 8 million.



It is expected that the closing of the transaction to occur early in the third quarter of 2014 For the year ended March 31, HM generated revenues of over $ 10 million.

Since 2011, HM has provided follow-up inspections of pure oil to customers in North America technology company SmartBall.

In 2013, HM Pura and entered into a collaboration agreement whereby HM Pure trained personnel to deploy the technology for oil SmartBall within North America.

HM business is, after the close of the transaction and transition operations are conducted through PureHM in Canada and the United States PureHM in the USA ...

19 Swimmers Drown Off Pakistan Beaches

KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) - At least 19 people have drowned on the beaches of southern Pakistan because of the strong waves and strong currents, rescuers said Thursday.

Shoaib Sadiqui, the administrator of the largest city of Pakistan, Karachi, said the victims ignored safety warnings and Wednesday drowned. He said a large number of people had gathered on the beach to celebrate the Eid al-Fitr, the holiday marking the end of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan.

Farooq Baloch, the director of the largest private emergency service in Pakistan, said rescuers had recovered 19 bodies of water near the southern city.



Sadiqui said rescuers Pakistan Navy and the Edhi Foundation Baluch were still combing the waters for the missing.

"This is a very sad incident, and we are using all our resources to locate and rescue missing some of the remaining" he said. "We had imposed a ban on bathing and swimming on the beaches due to bad weather at sea, but some people ignore the safety warnings and drowned."

Private Pakistani news channels showed the families of the dead and missing mourn at the beach.

Karachi is the largest city of Pakistan and thousands of people visit the beaches during holidays.

India Faces Higher QC Costs As Shasun Shows Value Of Compliance

Increased recognition of FDA scrutiny and the cost of quality failures have led to drug manufacturers in India to double spending on compliance over the past 5 years, according to credit rating agency CRISIL. And investors in India are increasingly aware of the value of such investments, Shasun Pharma seeing shares jump 16% this week after they got through an FDA inspection with only one Form 483.



Shasun has fared better than some of its neighbors in regulatory inspections; with the withdrawal of 2,900 bottles ulcer drug ranitidine stomach is manufactured by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals is a recognized problem. The company still has been caught in the furor over quality control in India, however. In 2012, some people misinterpret a warning black for one of the products customers Shasun as a warning letter to the manufacturer box, resulting in the CEO having to clarify the situation in a television interview.

This week Shasun experienced investors across twitchiness about FDA warnings when the result of a survey sent its shares down 16%. FDA inspectors visited the plant in Tamil Nadu Shasun last month, pointing out what the company calls "483s minor", but generally considered that the installation complies with GMP. Mexican authorities also inspected the plant and concluded the plant was in full compliance. With everyone alert for the next crisis-like Ranbaxy, the result was seen as positive by Shasun remarkable. Claris Lifesciences also gained 7% after the FDA approved its API plant.

The fate of Ranbaxy and other drugmakers in India has put the focus on quality control and led to greater investment by manufacturers. In a report on the trend, CRISIL concluded training expenditure, compliance departments and preventive structured governance can reduce the likelihood of falling out of favor with the FDA. And the size of the U.S. market makes such investments worthwhile, with sales to the country accounting for 30% of India's pharmaceutical exports.

Engineers And Head Of Accounts – Velosi Integrity And Safety Pakistan – Karachi

Description:

Engineers and Chief Accounts
Jobs for engineers

Velosi Integrity & Safety Pakistan (Pvt0 Ltd (Spanish Multinational Companies, working in Pakistan) is the inspection and supplier of engineering services and working in the field of oil and gas worldwide. Strengthen the engineering team; we are looking for young, energetic candidates for joinfast growing organization.

1. Business Development (Engineer): 02 positions (in Karachi and Lahore) 3-5 years exp in Oil and Gas Sector.

2. Inspection Engineer (LEEA-II): 02 positions (in Karachi and Lahore (3-5 years of experience (Certificate)

3. Inspectors 3.API, Various Positions - Karachi API 510, 570, 580, 653 (Certificate)

4.Lifting Inspection Engineer: Various Positions - Khi 3-5 years experience.

5. Inspection Engineer: various positions - Karachi 3-4 years experience of inspection / audit

6.Engineer: Other Positions: Process Engineer Lahore 3-5 years experience in process design). Mechanical Engineer 3-5 years of experience (Mechanical Design). Instrumentation-Engineer: 3-5 years experience in Process Plants () Mechanical Reliability Engineer 3-5 years of experience (Maintenance of Rotary Equipment). Power - Reliability Engineer: 3-5 years experience in (Petrochemical Plants, Power Generation, Distribution / Protection System).

Preferably candidate should have experience in maintenance, operations /. Support services and engineering back ground.

• • Knowledge of different methods and techniques of reliability analysis Reliability (RCM, FMECA, Reliability Growth, etc.)
• • in depth knowledge of NFPA, ICE and other international standards.
• • Solid understanding RCM methodology proven by at least two plants application.

Head of Accounts 01 Position Karachi

Certified with at least 10 years experience in senior position ACCA, finalists in good standing also apply

Merger Of Moody International In Pakistan

Experience does matter - TUV AUSTRIA Office of Inspection and Certification (Pvt.) Limited - Formerly Moody International Pakistan (Pvt.) Limited



The wait is over as the business industry in Pakistan has witnessed the recent merger of Moody International (Pvt.) Limited - Pakistan TUV Austria Holding AG a company established since 1872, said the CEO of the company a leader Rashid Mehr certification and inspection. Pakistan - its renaming Moody International (Pvt.) Ltd. TUV AUSTRIA Office for Inspection and Certification (Pvt.) Limited will be further elaborated.

Moody International (Pvt.) Ltd., Pakistan began in 1997, almost no customers or brand recognition today is the main company and brand in the field of certification and inspection and ranked as a market leader in our type of industry.

Moody International (Pvt.) Limited Pakistan to be an independent company, recently for the sake of good order and decided amicably concluded with Intertek Moody Group separated.

As a result of this negotiation between the management of Moody International Pakistan and Intertek Moody Group, the company Moody International (Pvt.) Limited Pakistan became independent and 100% thereafter TUV Austria Group AG., Participation acquired Moody International (Pvt.) Limited Pakistan. The board of directors of the company approved the change of name to TUV AUSTRIA Office of Inspection and Certification, with immediate effect.

As they say experience does matter The TUV Austria AG Group's parent company is an internationally renowned brand established since 1872 with its headquarters in Vienna - Austria, one of the most beautiful capitals in the world, providing technical services and engineering high end including but not limited certification and inspection and also other 270 services internationally Dr. Reinhard Preiss said a doctorate in mechanical engineering and principal conductor of the International Board of TUV Austria Holding AG and director of the new company in Pakistan.

He also added that we are very pleased with this investment, as it is a major investment as a group have made in recent years in expanding Brand TUV Austria.

After visiting Pakistan a couple of times I and my colleagues felt that other Austrian Pakistan is really a good country, but unfortunately, a victim of perception and reality is different from what is heard through International Media. I love Pakistan and its people unrivaled hospitality and encourage all investors to use this opportunity and invest in Pakistan especiallyif want to complete their business portfolio. We are also pleased with the smooth transition from one to another in Pakistan demogratic government and people of Pakistan had we chosen the leader of their choice. Soon have a new government sworn under the table guidance of Mian Nawaz Sharif, who is known to have friendly business policies and he is very sincere to change the perception and the general situation of the country, congratulate the people of Pakistan have completed a choice successful. We believe that investing in Pakistan is very important for our future expansion plans and brand loyalty in South Asia and the Middle East.

Rashid Mehr said the company motto is quality, not quantity with HSE to be the primary factor in our business. From our initial experience with them we can tell you inhale and exhale Quality quality only. His attitude is no compromise on quality and the policy of "zero tolerance" for unethical practices and HSE.

Therefore, along with Pakistan, are now in a much stronger position than before, since we can now offer much more than before to our customers. The new ideology believes in the sky as the limit for the future growth and its customers will benefit more in terms of quality, quantity and delivery and this new venture will bring good news for existing and new customers. Since it is a known fact that already enjoyed a leading position in the market, both in the certification business and Inspection in Pakistan, with more than 3,000 customers and 200 employees throughout Pakistan, the newly merged company would like to reiterate the same position for many years to come.

Therefore, after this acquisition, customers will have access to the range of new and existing wide services. With the guarantee of quality work 100% delivered and with the new structure, the company assures its customers that except for renaming the company TUV Austria Office of Inspection and Certification, the entire team will remain intact and will the same for many years to come and this change does not affect in any way hinder the quality, quantity and delivery of services in any way currently envisaged, instead of this change will bring more energy and commitment to service thedelivery.

Pakistani Company Ramps Up Mango Exports To U.S.

A Pakistani exporter expects to sell 250 tonnes of mangoes to the U.S. and Canada this year.

Based in Karachi Pakistan, Farm Export Ltd. expects its shipments in North America in 2014 to be worth about $ 1 million, said Zulfikar Momin, an official Farm.

Following approval of the Department of irradiated mangoes from Pakistan Agriculture U.S., the country began exporting to the U.S. in 2011. Pakistan India and Thailand, which both started shipping irradiated mangoes to the U.S. in 2007.

First U.S. shipments Farm arrived by air June 13 in Texas. They were irradiated in the center of the USDA Animal and Health Inspection Service Animal Health in Gulfport, Mississippi, Momin said.

Early in the season, the fruit is sold in Houston and Dallas, Momin said. The company plans to expand its distribution to New York and Atlanta later in the season.

Fruit was sold at $ 25 per case, in mid-June, Momin said.

The company expects to ship by air every two weeks in August.

At the beginning of the season, Farm Sending Sindhri mangoes. Later, Anwar sent Ratols.

2,014 Expected volumes Farm would be a huge increase from 2013, when the U.S. received 8.3 tonnes of mangoes worth $ 17,000 all Pakistani sources, according to the Foreign Agricultural Service of USDA.

The U.S. imported 487,254 tonnes of mangoes worth $ 471 million from all sources in 2013.

Compliance With RoHS 2 For Medical Devices

RoHS2 the new directive, Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical Equipment, RoHS 2 (2011/65/EU) Electrical and adopted by the European Union in May 2011 is intended to replace the RoHS Directive (2002/95/EC). The new directive makes no mention of the new restricted substances, but has, however, a broader scope, affecting the documentation requirements for the performance of many companies.

NEW HEALTH PRODUCTS PRODUCT CATEGORIES

some of the new products include monitoring and control instruments and other non-electrical and electronic equipment of any other category. Although omitted above, physicians and health products In Vitro devices are now also covered by the Directive. RoHS 2 also lists restricted hazardous substances and the maximum permissible concentration in homogeneous materials as follows: Lead (Pb, 0.1%), mercury (Hg, 0.1%), Cadmium (Cd, 0.01%), Hexavalent Chromium (Cr VI, 0.1%), polybrominated biphenyls (PBB, 0.1%) and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs, 0.1%).

AFFECTS HOW MEDICAL DEVICES?

Meets compliance 2 now refer to other medical devices such as magnetic resonance imaging equipment (MRI), computed tomography machines, equipment and X-ray July 22, 2014 is the deadline for MRI equipment machines and CT scan to demonstrate compliance with the RoHS legislation, whereas in vitro doctors and equipment chain reaction (PCR) have a time frame for compliance extended until July 22, 2017. Products implantable medical assets are not covered by RoHS standards 2 and spare parts that are already on the market before the deadlines mentioned above are excluded from compliance with the Directive.

WHAT ARE THE OBLIGATIONS OF MANUFACTURERS?

The new directive includes some changes to the legal requirements that have a direct impact on the responsibilities of manufacturers, requiring them to:

•     Release a signed Declaration of Conformity (DoC)
•     Technical documentation produce one record according to EN 50581:2012 or equivalent that meets the requirements of module A of Annex II to Decision 768/2008/EC
•     OK test results of material for analysis by the IEC 62321 standard
•     Keep the declaration of conformity and technical documentation file for a period of 10 years after the product has been put on the market
•     Get the CE mark to demonstrate compliance with RoHS Standards 2

The CE marking now plays a dual role. This means that manufacturers are required to certify compliance with RoHS requirements not only as part of the technical documentation, but in the declaration of conformity of the EU. Consequently, the CE marking cannot be applied until the manufacturer can demonstrate compliance with RoHS 2.

In addition, an assessment of compliance, audit results / possible test results from suppliers, the use of standards and statements of compliance providers must also be provided with the technical documentation. This is why companies that were not affected by the scope of the original Directive will now have the difficult responsibility to develop and assemble all the necessary documents and avoid the risk of facing sanctions for non-compliance. The new Directive and the dual role of the brand also hits manufacturers already comply with CE RoHS, as this could involve more tests and documentation.

SGS HEALTH SERVICES CAN HELP

whatever the challenge, the team at SGS medical device is able to provide expert support of RoHS 2 compliance. As part of SGS - the parent company of verification, testing and certification in the world - we specialize in the partial and complete testing of finished products, and provide options for nondestructive testing.

Our RoHS related services for medical devices include:

•     Complete Product and Material Testing to IEC 62321 standards
•     Gap Analysis and Process Consulting
•     Risk Assessment Product
•     REACH-Annex 17
•     RoHS Certificate of Compliance
•     REACH-SVHC

Bureau Veritas Strengthens Its Position In US Oil & Gas With The Acquisition Of DTI

Neuilly -sur -Seine, France, June 2, 2014 - Bureau Veritas recently acquired DTI DiversiTech, Inc. (DTI), a U.S. company specialized in inspection and audit for the oil and gas sector.

Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Texas, DTI is the leading U.S. in the inspection of subsea equipment and termination used in offshore drilling operations, a market estimated at USD 150 million.

The company employs more than 85 people and generated revenues of approximately EUR 15 million (USD 20.3 million) in the year ended August 31, 2013.

DTI Bureau Veritas will strengthen its presence in the oil and gas market in the United States, particularly in the Gulf of Mexico. This region offers significant growth prospects that are driving investment in new drilling and production infrastructure.

Didier Michaud - Daniel, Bureau Veritas ' CEO, said:

" The oil and gas is increasingly using our services amid growing technological challenges in exploration and production offshore, in a stricter regulatory environment. Integration of DTI strengthens and reinforces our expertise and capabilities the situation in the U.S. technical group. "

Gerald Falls, DTI President and CEO, added:

"We are delighted to be part of Bureau Veritas. Our complementary activities enable us to offer additional services to our customers and to accelerate the expansion of DTI."

Workforce Bureau Veritas North America now reaches over 6000.

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About Bureau Veritas

Bureau Veritas is a world leader in laboratory testing, inspection and certification. Created in 1828, the Group has more than 64,000 employees at about 1,330 offices and laboratories in 140 countries. Bureau Veritas helps its clients improve their performance by offering services and innovative solutions in order to ensure that their assets, products, infrastructure and processes meet standards and regulations in terms of quality, health and safety, environmental protection and social responsibility.
Bureau Veritas is listed on Euronext Paris and belongs to the principal Next 20.
Compartment a, code ISIN FR 0006174348, stock symbol: BVI.

Merger Of Moody International In Pakistan

Experience does matter - TUV AUSTRIA Office of Inspection and Certification (Pvt.) Limited - Formerly Moody International Pakistan (Pvt.) Limited

The wait is over as the business industry in Pakistan has witnessed the recent merger of Moody International (Pvt.) Limited - Pakistan TUV Austria Holding AG a company established since 1872 , said the CEO of the company a leader Rashid Mehr certification and inspection. Pakistan - it’s renaming Moody International (Pvt.) Ltd. TUV AUSTRIA Office for Inspection and Certification (Pvt.) Limited will be further elaborated.

Moody International (Pvt.) Ltd., Pakistan began in 1997, almost no customers or brand recognition today is the main company and brand in the field of certification and inspection and ranked as a market leader in our type of industry.

Moody International (Pvt.) Limited Pakistan to be an independent company, recently for the sake of good order and decided amicably concluded with Intertek Moody Group separated.

As a result of this negotiation between the management of Moody International Pakistan and Intertek Moody Group, the company Moody International (Pvt.) Limited Pakistan became independent and 100 % thereafter TUV Austria Group AG. , Participation acquired Moody International (Pvt.) Limited Pakistan. The board of directors of the company approved the change of name to TUV AUSTRIA Office of Inspection and Certification, with immediate effect.

As they say experience does matter The TUV Austria AG Group 's parent company is an internationally renowned brand established since 1872 with its headquarters in Vienna - Austria, one of the most beautiful capitals in the world, providing technical services and engineering high end including but not limited certification and inspection and also other 270 services internationally Dr. Reinhard Preiss said a doctorate in mechanical engineering and principal conductor of the International Board of TUV Austria Holding AG and director of the new company in Pakistan.

He also added that we are very pleased with this investment, as it is a major investment as a group have made in recent years in expanding Brand TUV Austria.

After visiting Pakistan a couple of times I and my colleagues felt that other Austrian Pakistan is really a good country , but unfortunately , a victim of perception and reality is different from what is heard through International Media. I love Pakistan and its people unrivaled hospitality and encourage all investors to use this opportunity and invest in Pakistan especiallyif want to complete their business portfolio. We are also pleased with the smooth transition from one to another in Pakistan demogratic government and people of Pakistan had we chosen the leader of their choice.

Soon have a new government sworn under the table guidance of Mian Nawaz Sharif , who is known to have friendly business policies and he is very sincere to change the perception and the general situation of the country, congratulate the people of Pakistan have completed a choice successful . We believe that investing in Pakistan is very important for our future expansion plans and brand loyalty in South Asia and the Middle East.

Rashid Mehr said the company motto is quality, not quantity with HSE to be the primary factor in our business. From our initial experience with them we can tell you inhale and exhale Quality quality only. His attitude is no compromise on quality and the policy of "zero tolerance" for unethical practices and HSE.

Therefore, along with Pakistan, are now in a much stronger position than before, since we can now offer much more than before to our customers. The new ideology believes in the sky as the limit for the future growth and its customers will benefit more in terms of quality, quantity and delivery and this new venture will bring good news for existing and new customers. Since it is a known fact that already enjoyed a leading position in the market, both in the certification business and Inspection in Pakistan, with more than 3,000 customers and 200 employees throughout Pakistan, the newly merged company would like to reiterate the same position for many years to come.

Therefore, after this acquisition, customers will have access to the range of new and existing wide services. With the guarantee of quality work 100 % delivered and with the new structure, the company assures its customers that except for renaming the company TUV Austria Office of Inspection and Certification, the entire team will remain intact and will the same for many years to come and this change does not affect in any way hinder the quality, quantity and delivery of services in any way currently envisaged, instead of this change will bring more energy and commitment to service thedelivery.