Posted to News on 24th Jul 2024, 09:17
Nord-Lock washers achieve upgraded NETIS certification in Japan
Nord-Lock washers are now certified as 'Technology for Promotion of Utilisation' (TPU), an unrivalled position in database of NETIS certified technologies. Of all the bolting solutions registered in the NETIS database, the Nord-Lock washer is the only one that has gotten the upgraded certification status.
In Japan, when private construction operators are looking for trustworthy technologies to use in their bidding process to acquire new projects, they oftentimes turn to the NETIS Certification (New Technology Information System). Administrated by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), the NETIS database lists technologies that have been quality-tested and thoroughly evaluated.
The benefits of using NETIS-certified technologies are two-fold: the improved technical evaluations in the bidding process and, of course, once constructors' projects are up and running, they can look forward to better chances of improving the productivity of their operations.
For manufacturers of construction technologies and equipment, successful application and registration of products in the NETIS database is one of the most effective measures to reassure private constructors of a product's quality and reliability. Once in the database, if a solution gets adopted on a broad scale and evaluated highly for its performance, it stands the chance of being promoted to Technology for Promotion of Utilisation.
And that's the case with the Nord-Lock washer, which have been a widely adopted and highly appreciated bolting solution in private construction sectors.
Because the NETIS database is exclusively for new products, registrations are valid for ten years. So, although the upgraded status (TPU) is a significant achievement, Nord-Lock says its washers are the only bolting technologythat'sNETIS certified as of April 1, 2024,due tocompetitors'NETIS registration having expired.
