News from QUBUS
Baseline Report for BImSch Establishments
Following the transposition of the EU Industrial Emissions Directive into national law, businesses subject to the Federal Immission Control Act (BImSchG) are now required to draw up a baseline report for their organisation. The baseline report (AZB) describes the organisation’s current status with regard to hazards and risks to soil and groundwater. It also takes into account pre-existing contamination resulting from previous uses of the site. In specific cases, groundwater and soil investigations must also be carried out. The authorities require this AZB when granting a new permit or an amendment to an existing permit.
Your contact: Ulrich Mäule | Managing Partner, QUBUS GmbH | maeule[at]qubus.de | Tel. +49 7171 10408-13
Afternoon seminar on the construction and refurbishment of electroplating plants
Pupils at the Technical College for Electroplating and Printed Circuit Board Technology in Schwäbisch Gmünd attended an afternoon seminar on the approval process and planning regulations relating to the construction and conversion of electroplating facilities. Mr Ulrich Mäule, Managing Director of QUBUS Planning and Consultancy for Surface Technology in Schwäbisch Gmünd, gave a presentation on building regulations, approval procedures, technical requirements such as BAT (Best Available Technology) and state-of-the-art standards, and issues relating to municipal effluent discharge. During this afternoon event, the current environmental legal requirements were clearly illustrated to the future technicians using practical examples and case studies.
> Download the seminar slides (PDF, approx. 20MB) <
Your contact: Ulrich Mäule | Managing Partner, QUBUS GmbH | maeule[at]qubus.de | Tel. +49 7171 10408-13
SF China 2015
18–20 November 2015 | Shanghai | China
We are exhibiting: Hall E1 | Stand H05-09 | 18–20 November 2015 | Shanghai | China
We’ll be there: Hall E1 | Stand H05-09 | 18–20 November 2015 | Shanghai | China
Amendment to the Energy Services Act (EDL-G)
On 6 March 2015, the Federal Council approved the draft bill to amend the Energy Services Act (EDL-G) in order to implement Article 8 of the EU Energy Efficiency Directive.
Companies in all sectors, such as retail, banking, tourism, insurance or public sector organisations that are not small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as defined by the European Commission (2003/361/EC) must carry out an energy audit in accordance with EN 16247-1 by 5 December 2015.
As a result, more than 50,000 businesses – with some estimates suggesting that the figure may be as high as 90,000 non-SMEs – are obliged to systematically analyse their energy consumption every four years and identify potential savings. Alternatively, by December 2015 at the latest, upon provision of evidence, companies may begin implementing an energy management system in accordance with DIN EN ISO 50001 or an environmental management system in accordance with EMAS (certification by 31 December 2016). If the directive is not implemented by the companies concerned, administrative fines of up to €50,000 or sanctions based on turnover may be imposed. The EDL-G Act is expected to come into force at the end of April or beginning of May, and the Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control (BAFA) has been instructed to specify the requirements regarding the conduct of energy audits in due course.
Your contact: Michael Schack | Head of Management Systems | schack[at]qubus.de | Tel. +49 7171 10408-14
Successful ZVO „Introductory Seminar on Electroplating“ in Schwäbisch Gmünd
In early March 2015, ZVO e.V. once again held its „Introductory Seminar on Electroplating“ at the premises of Qubus. The seminar has been running for many years with great success and is aimed at purchasing managers, quality management staff, design engineers and newcomers to the field.
The aim of the seminar is to provide participants with an overview of electroplating. The topics covered include an overview of the industry, basic concepts of electroplating, coating systems, plant technology, testing methods and environmental issues. Particular emphasis is placed on in-depth discussions between participants and speakers. The ZVO e.V. organises this seminar several times a year.
Your contact: Ulrich Mäule | Managing Partner | maeule[at]qubus.de | Tel. +49 7171 10408-13
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