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New test centre

A newly-established test centre has recently received its SANAS Accreditation
Omega Test House , based in Centurion , Gauteng is run by Herman Strauss , Technical Manager and Quality Control ; Allen Scholtz , Technical Control ; and Jacques Strauss , Testing Officer .
Initially the focus is on plumbing and the Centre will expand into other areas as the need arises .
The team comes with 30 years combined experience in the testing field and provides clients with the most appropriate engineering , quality control and operational solutions for each project by analysing local site conditions and resources as well as all the applicable regulatory frameworks and codes .
Omega Test House ’ s testing capability is an extensive and comprehensive service . Offering innovative solutions that go beyond simple compliance with regulations and standards , thus reducing risk and improving the performance of one ’ s products .
Variety of test bays catering for a wide range of products to be tested in parallel .
In addition , Omega will provide guidance to those wishing to import products as to the products suitability and compliance to the South African market , thereby saving time and money . PA
The only SANAS-accredited endurance test bay for screw-down taps in South Africa .
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Nick Joubert , welcoming the guests .
Endurance test bay utilising the best of mechanical and computerised controls .
May 2021 Volume 27 I Number 3 www . plumbingafrica . co . za