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PED AMENDMENTS
12 Oct 2026
PED Emergency-Procedure Amendments from 30 May 2026: What Pressure Equipment Manufacturers Must Know
The Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) 2014/68/EU sets out rules for pressure equipment and assemblies sold in the European Union. These rules are especially important for makers of pressure vessels, boilers, industrial pipes, valves, and other equipment that work under certain pressure levels.
A new law, Directive (EU) 2024/2749, added a section about emergency plans to the PED, covering Articles 43a to 43e.
The updated version of the PED, dated 30 May 2026, includes these new rules. The main goal is to make sure important pressure equipment stays available during emergencies in the EU.
EN 15085 OEM UPDATES
10 Oct 2026
EN 15085 Certification: How Railway Suppliers Can Qualify for OEM Contracts in 2026
The railway industry requires a high level of safety, dependability, good manufacturing, and ability to track where parts come from. For companies that make railway vehicles and their parts, showing they have control over welding is important to meet what customers and rules expect.
This is where EN 15085 certification comes in.
If your company makes railway parts like structures, bogies, frames, welded pieces, or other components, knowing about EN 15085 certification can help you get ready for supplier checks and new business chances.
Structural Steel Update
02 Oct 2026
Global Steel Overcapacity 2026: What Indian Steel Exporters Need to Know
The global steel trade is facing more attention and checks. On September 30, 2026, countries in the Global Forum on Steel Excess Capacity came together and agreed on the Milwaukee Framework. This plan aims to deal with too much steel production worldwide, unfair trade practices, and improve openness about how steel is made and imported.
EUROPEAN COMMISSION
01 Oct 2026
India-EU Steel Export Quota 2026: What Indian Manufacturers Need to Know About EU Market Access
The European Union has launched a new system for importing steel starting from 1 July 2026, replacing its old steel safeguard measure. Under this new approach, duty-free steel imports are limited to 18.3 million tonnes each year, grouped by different product types. Any steel imports that go beyond this limit will face a 50% import duty.
ISO 9001 REVISION
02 Sep 2026
ISO 9001:2026 Revision Is Almost Here: What Manufacturers Should Prepare For
The world of quality management is changing. After more than a decade with ISO 9001:2015, the next edition of the world’s most widely recognized Quality Management System standard is entering its final stage. ISO/FDIS 9001 has been approved, and the sixth edition of ISO 9001 is scheduled for publication on 16 September 2026.
Supply Chain Update
24 Aug 2026
How Global Supply Chains Are Changing Welding Compliance
Today, a welded component may be designed in one country, manufactured in another, sourced from several suppliers, inspected by a third party, and ultimately delivered to a customer in a completely different market.
This increasingly interconnected supply chain is changing what manufacturers need to demonstrate about welding quality.
Certification News
05 Aug 2026
EN ISO 15614-1 Update – What Manufacturers Should Know
Stay informed with the latest developments in international welding standards and certification requirements. This month’s update focuses on the current status of EN ISO 15614-1, one of the most important standards governing welding procedure qualification for metallic materials.
Welding Operator
03 Aug 2026
EN ISO 14732:2025 – Latest Revision for Welding Operator Qualification
Stay informed with the latest developments in international welding standards and certification requirements. This month’s update highlights the release of EN ISO 14732:2025, the latest standard for the qualification testing of welding operators and weld setters involved in mechanized, automatic, and robotic welding of metallic materials.
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