Grünbeck Wasseraufbereitung GmbH
Bodies & Structure
The General Assembly, the Managing Board and the Presidial Board form the organs of the Association. The Managing Board consists of the members of the Presidial Board, the Chairpersons elected by the members of the sector groups and up to ten other members who must be experts in the gas and/or water sector.
The Presidial Board consists of the President, the Vice-President and up to four other members. The members of the Presidial Board are elected on suggestion of the entire executive committee on 2 years.
PRESIDENT
Dr.-Ing. Günter Stoll
VICE PRESIDENT
Dipl.-Ing. Jörn Winkels
Mannesmann Line Pipe GmbH
Dipl.-Ing. Karl-Heinz Backhaus
Vaillant GmbH
Dipl.-Ing. Karl Dungs
Karl Dungs GmbH & Co. KG
Dipl.-Ing. Willi Hecking
Hans Sasserath GmbH & Co. KG
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Friedhelm Schlößer
Schwank GmbH
Section Gas
GAS PRODUCTION, GAS STORAGE AND GAS DISTRIBUTION
Peter Rathmann
CeH4 technologies GmbH
EXHAUST SYSTEMS
N.N.
GAS PRESSURE CONTROL AND GAS MEASUREMENT
Thorsten Dietz
RMG Messtechnik GmbH
GAS UTILISATION
N.N.
Section Pipes
PIPES AND PIPING ACCESSORIES
Dipl.-Ing. Georg Taubert
Geberit International AG
VALVES AND PUMPS
N.N.
Section Water
WATER ABSTRACTION
Dipl.-Ing. Christoph Harms
GWE pumpenboese GmbH
WATER METERING
Dipl.-Kfm. Harald Jöllenbeck
Allmess GmbH
WATER TREATMENT
Dipl.-Ing. (TU) Hans Willbold
Grünbeck Wasseraufbereitung GmbH
WATER UTILISATION
Dipl.-Ing. Tino Reinhard
Geberit RLS Beteiligungs GmbH
WASTE WATER TREATMENT
N.N.
SECTION GAS
Klaus W. Jesse
Mertik Maxitrol GmbH & Co. KG
SECTION WATER
Thomas Kempf
Hansa Armaturen GmbH
SECTION WATER
Markus Kleine-Bussmann
Hans Sasserath GmbH & CO. KG
SECTION GAS
Lutz Krischausky
Wolf GmbH
SECTION GAS
Dipl.-Ing. Heiko Schneider
GoGas Goch GmbH & Co. KG
SECTION PIPES
Dipl.-Ing. Werner Schulte
Viega Technology GmbH & Co. KG
SECTION WATER
Dipl.-Ing. Ulrich Stemick
SECTION WATER
Dipl.-Betriebsw. (BA) Andrea Strobel
HYDRO-ELEKTRIK GmbH
SECTION GAS/WATER
Marc Vincenz
Gas-Control/WATERcontrol AG
Prof. Dr. Gerald Linke
Deutscher Verein des Gas- und Wasserfaches e.V. (DVGW)
Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Fritz Eckard Lang
Rohrleitungsbauverband e.V. (rbv)
Lang GmbH Bauunternehmen seit 1891
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grzi e.V.The association "Verband der Deutschen Gasdruck-Regelgeräte- und Gaszähler-Industrie e.V". has been representing the interests of manufacturers of components and systems for public gas supply for over 60 years.
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VDDW e.V.The VDDW has represented the manufacturers of water and heat meters in Germany since 1953.
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VHB e.V.Since 1966, the VHB has represented the interests of companies that manufacture or sell measuring and control equipment for gas appliances and oil firing systems, central oil supply systems and directly heated ventilation systems.
Association structures "Close-to-the-market"
figawa is subdivided into three sections: gas, water and pipes. The assigned sector groups reflect the relevant product groups and service and construction areas of the companies in the gas and water sector. The members of figawa represent the entire value chain through this working structure: From generation, storage and transport, metering and control to application.
The sector groups are managed either as independent figawa committees or jointly or in representation with corporated associations.
Platform for plant construction companies for all gaseous energy sources such as fossil natural gas, renewable biogas and synthesis gases, hydrogen, liquid LNG and LBG in production, storage and distribution.
The following topics are covered:
- Large-scale hydrogen production "on shore & off shore"
- Qualification of existing natural gas structures for hydrogen up to 100% ratio
- Participation in the dialogue process GAS 2030 of the Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWI)
- Centralised and decentralised LNG supply
CHAIRMAN
Peter Rathmann
CeH4 technologies GmbH
VICE CHAIRMAN
Dipl.-Ing. Günter Klein
RATEC GmbH
Working focus: Revision of the national technical standards G 465
Targets:
- Provision of information on the national regulatory framework.
- Quality assurance within the scope of company certification according to G 468.
- Information on developments in gas network technology and applied sensor technology.
- Information on occupational health and safety measures as well as legal conditions.
Further topics:
Technical Rule for Gas Installations (TRGI) | CO-Sensors
CHAIRMAN
Andreas Schweitzer
Hermann Sewerin GmbH
VICE CHAIRMAN
Dipl.-Ing. Kai Kornemann
Dräger & Howarde GmbH
Joint Committee of Component Manufacturers for Gas Distribution, Gas Storage and Gas Production of figawa and grzi.
CHAIRMAN
Thorsten Dietz
RMG Messtechnik GmbH
Working focus: Further development of national, European and international standardisation of gas infrastructure
Targets:
- Provision of information on the national regulatory framework
- Quality assurance within the scope of company certification according to G 493
- Information on developments in gas network technology
- Information on occupational health and safety measures and legal conditions
- Digitisation in the areas of service, planning, construction and operation
- Centralised and decentralised LNG supply
Further topics:
Qualification of materials
CHAIRMAN
Dipl.-Ing. Olaf Steinbach
CeH4 technologies GmbH
Work focus: Further development of national, European and international standardization of CNG technology: Multi-fuel retail stations
Targets:
- Development of infrastructure for gas mobility
Further topics:
Qualification of materials
CHAIRMAN
Dipl.-Ing. Harald Schmid
Renew and Gas GmbH
Working focus: Further development of the European and international standardisation of gas pressure regulators and gas pressure safety devices for the gas infrastructure
Targets:
- Internationalisation of product standardisation
- Qualification of products for "non conventional gases"
Further topics:
Qualification of materials | Technical Rule for Gas Installations (TRGI)
CHAIRMAN
Dipl.-Ing. Paul Ladage
Elster GmbH
Honeywell Process Solutions (HPS)
Focus of work: Further development of European and international standardization of gas meters in gas infrastructure and domestic applications
Targets:
- Internationalisation of product standardisation
- Qualification of products for "non conventional gases"
- Qualification of the products in accordance with the legal calibration requirements
Further topics:
Qualification of materials | Technical Rule for Gas Installations (TRGI)
CHAIRMAN
Dipl.-Ing. Michael Franz
Elster GmbH
Honeywell Process Solutions (HPS)
Committee of companies for equipment, components, systems and services for commercial and domestic gas use.
Objective: Further development of the national, European and international standardisation of gas utilisation.
The following topics will be covered:
- Implementation of the Gas Appliances Regulation (GAD/GAR)
- Design of a German new building energy law (GEG)
- Initiative "Gas Kann Grün"
- Studies on gas composition and methane emissions
Topics:
Hall heating | Qualification of materials | Technical Rule for Gas Installations (TRGI) | GAR Harmonisation | CO Sensor technology
CHAIRMAN
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Friedhelm Schlößer
Schwank GmbH
VICE CHAIRMAN
Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Christoph Schreckenberg
Vaillant GmbH
Topics:
Qualification of materials | Technical Rule for Gas Installations (TRGI)
CHAIRMAN
Klaus W. Jesse
Mertik Maxitrol GmbH & Co. KG
Work focus: Further development of national, European and international standards for decentralised warm air heaters
Projects:
- Political communication for efficient, environmentally friendly heating of hall buildings
- "figawa hallen-tool": Development of a calculation software for the project planning of hall heating systems
- Design of a new building energy law
Topics:
Hall heating | WLE Study 2014
CHAIRMAN
Klaus Dödtmann
nordluft Wärme- und Lüftungstechnik GmbH & Co. KG
Working focus: Further development of national, European and international standardization of decentralized gas infrared radiation heating
Projects:
- Political communication for efficient, environmentally friendly heating of hall buildings
- "figawa hallen-tool": Development of a calculation software for the project planning of hall heating systems
- Implementation of the Gas Appliances Regulation (GAD/GAR)
- Implementation of ErPD for Lot 21
- Studies on gas composition and methane emissions
- Design of a new building energy law
Topics:Hall heating | Radiator Studies
CHAIRMAN
Dipl.-Ing. Uwe Flohren
Schwank GmbH
VICE CHAIRMAN
Dr.-Ing. Jens Findeisen
Kübler GmbH
VICE CHAIRMAN
Dipl.-Ing. Albrecht Locher
ETAPART AG
Working focus: Design of German and European legislation according to the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD)
Projects:
- Standardisation/regulation for the application of sensor technologies for the detection of combustible gases and exhaust gases from combustion processes
- Implementation of the EPBD
Topic:
CO Sensors
CHAIRMAN
Dr. Dietmar Doll
MRU Messgeräte für Rauchgase und Umweltschutz GmbH
Working focus: Conversion from L-gas to H-gas
Targets:
- Bundling of the interests of the certified conversion companies for the L-H gas conversion
- Participation in the preparation of a German body of rules and regulations
CHAIRMAN
Bernhard Peine
Energie Mess- und Servicedienste GmbH
Panel of companies for component manufacturers for industrial, commercial and domestic gas use.
Working focus: Further development of the European and international standardisation of gas use in the field of components.
Projects:
- Implementation of the Gas Appliances Regulation (GAD/GAR)
- Design of a new building energy law (GEG)
- Initiative "Gas Kann Grün"
- Studies on gas composition and methane emissions
National/European legislation:
- European gas quality: Final report and recommendations for action German main study
- REACH: Hazardous substances legislation Classification of lead-metal, substitution
- Revision of the Machinery Directive
- New RAPEX Rules
- Smart Appliances Lot 33
- Building Automation Control Systems Lot 38
- Smart Readiness Indicator for Buildings (EPBD)
- Consequences Brexit
- Packaging Act (VerpackG)
Standardization:
- Management of standardization projects: Standardization strategy CEN, CENELEC, ISO, IEC / CEN Implementation of the HAS Consultant system
- Component standardization European, global
- Application norms
Industry information from the associations EHI, VHB, figawa / DVGW and Afecor
CHAIRMAN
Dr.-Ing. Martin Bergemann
Siemens AG
Joint committee of the companies of the heating appliance industry for commercial and domestic gas use of the Federal Association of the German Heating Industry (BDH) and figawa.
Working focus: Further development of national, European and international standardisation of gas use.
CHAIRMAN
Dr. Rainer Ortmann
Bosch Thermotechnik GmbH
Committee of companies for component manufacturers for the industrial, commercial and domestic use of heating oil.
Working focus: Further development of national regulations and European standardisation of the use of heating oil in the field of components
Projects:
- Implementation of the Construction Products Regulation
- Design of Regulation on Installations for Handling Substances Hazardous to Water (AwSV)
- Studies on material resistance to biogenic fuels
National/European legislation:
- Further development of regenerative liquid fuels
- REACH: Hazardous Substance Classification of Lead-Metal, Substitution
- Revision of the Machinery Directive
- Consequences Brexit
- Packaging Act (VerpackG)
Standardisation:
- Management of standardisation projects: Standardisation strategy CEN, ISO; CEN Implementation of the system of HAS Consultants
- Component Standardisation European, Global
Industry information from the associations EHI, BDH, IWO, AGQM, EURO-Fuel, UNITI
Topic:
Evaluation of the material resistance of components in heating oil
Evaluation of the material resistance of components in heating oil
CHAIRMAN
Ralf Schröder
AFRISO EURO INDEX GmbH
VICE CHAIRMAN
Dr.-Ing. Harald Richter
GOK Regler- u. Armaturen-Gesellschaft mbh & Co. KG
Platform for manufacturers of exhaust systems made of ceramics, metal or plastic.
Projects:
- Implementation of the Construction Products Regulation
- Model Administrative Regulation for Technical Building Regulations (MVV TB)
- Developments in the heating market
- National/European legislation
- Consequences Brexit
- Packaging Act (VerpackG)
Standardization:
- Management of standardization projects: Standardization strategy CEN; CEN Implementation of the system of HAS consultants
- Component standardization European
Industry information from the associations EHI, BDH, ECA, ZIV, Eschfoe
The leading companies in the German well construction industry and the manufacturers of well construction materials work together with first-class service providers in the industry to shape the topics:
- Rules and standards in DVGW, DIN and CEN, e.g. the European user standard for well construction and the national standardization of products
- Legal framework conditions for well construction and dewatering, e.g. disposal of drilling muds and specifications for tendering and awarding contracts
CHAIRMAN
Dipl.-Ing. Christoph Harms
GWE pumpenboese GmbH
Manufacturers of plants and materials for water treatment, as well as service providers and plant constructors form this committee.
The following topics are discussed:
- Rules and standardisation in DVGW, DIN and CEN, e.g. European product standardisation of treatment materials and equipment and national standardisation of swimming pool water treatment
- Legal framework conditions, e.g. support in the implementation of the EU Biocidal Products Regulation and monitoring of the EU Drinking Water Directive and the German Drinking Water Regulation (§11 list etc.)
CHAIRMAN
Dipl.-Ing. (TU) Hans Willbold
Grünbeck Wasseraufbereitung GmbH
Projects:
- Revision and extension of existing standards, e.g. DIN 19606 "Chlorine gas dosing systems for water treatment - plant construction and operation".
- Preparation of equipment standards to support biocide approval, e.g. DIN 19693 chlorine electrolysis
- Support and influence on legal framework conditions such as the amendment of the Infection Protection Act, German Drinking Water Regulation, etc.
Goals:
- Permanent improvement of technical standardisation and maintenance of the established high level of transfer to the European level.
- Standardisation of specifications for technologies and products
- Sensible legal framework for chlorine and chlorine dioxide applications
Article:
BPR | Chlorine for water treamtent
CHAIRMAN
Thomas Beutel
Lutz-Jesco GmbH
VICE CHAIRMAN
Georg Csontos
Evoqua Water Technologies GmbH
Projects:
- Discourse on quality assurance in the use of antiscalants
- Participation in standardization and regulation in DIN and DVGW
Targets:
- Sensible regulatory framework conditions and further development of technical standardization and regulatory setting
CHAIRMAN
Dr. Florian Schmitt
i3 membrane GmbH
Projects:
- Revision of DIN 19627 "Ozone generation plants for water treatment" and initiation of its conversion into a European standard
Targets:
- Support for biocidal authorisation and preservation of the established national quality level
Article:
BPR | Ozone for water treatment
CHAIRMAN
Dr. Tim Pühmeier
Xylem Water Solutions Deutschland GmbH
Projects:
- Continuous updating of the European standards on treatment materials for use in drinking water and swimming pool water treatment as well as the national product standards and the application standards as DVGW regulations.
Objectives:
- Maintaining the established national quality level through continuous monitoring of European developments.
CHAIRMAN
Dipl.-Chem. Uwe Fischer
Rheinkalk GmbH
Projects:
- Permanent further development DIN 19643 "Treatment of water of swimming pools and baths".
- Support and influence on legal framework conditions such as the amendment of the Infection Protection Act as well as the promotion of the discussion on a nationwide bath hygiene regulation.
Targets:
- Permanent improvement of technical standardization and maintenance of the established high standard
- Sensible legal framework for the operation of swimming pool water treatment technology
CHAIRMAN
Jürgen Elgg
Wassertechnik Wertheim GmbH & Co. KG
Projects:
- Development of a product standard for low-pressure UV lamps and reference radiometers (DIN 19294-1&3) as well as a product standard for medium-pressure UV lamps
- Accompaniment and development of user standardization (DVGW-W 294)
Targets:
- Permanent improvement of technical standardization and preservation of the established high level for the transfer to the European level.
CHAIRMAN
Dr. Matthias Albert
Grünbeck Wasseraufbereitung GmbH
Platform for manufacturers of measuring and analysis equipment, which was newly founded at the end of 2018.
The first focus of work is in the field of drinking water installation. On the basis of easily determined parameters such as turbidity, temperature and conductivity, conclusions can be drawn about drinking water quality and, if necessary, remedial measures can be determined.
CHAIRMAN
Georg Csontos
Evoqua Water Technologies GmbH
Joint Committee of Manufacturers of Water and Heat Meters of figawa and VDDW.
CHAIRMAN
Dipl.-Kfm. Harald Jöllenbeck
Allmess GmbH
Main areas of work:
- Reports from national work: Qualification procedures for random sampling, rule determination committee, changes to the MessEGebV and MessEV, BMWi project "Digitisation of the energy system transformation" - Annual Report 2018 with a focus on multi-sector metering
- Reports from the European work: Welmec WG 13 SG Water and Heat, SpA CEN TC 176
- R+D / Projects: PTB project water-glycol mixture
CHAIRMAN
Arno Sammler
Landis + Gyr GmbH
Main areas of work:
- Reports from the national work: National regulation setting (NAW IV.8 / TK Wassermessung), W421; Qualification procedure for random sampling; Regulatory determination committee; New version of the Model Water Fee Statute WAS; Amendment of the MessEGebV and the MessEV; BMWi project "Digitisation of the energy system transformation" - Annual report 2018 under the focus on multi-line metering; Overview of measuring capsules in stock to support market surveillance; Position paper "Declaration of conformity & verification".
- Reports from the European work: Welmec WG 13 SG Water and Heat; Aqua activities in water and heat; EMPIR; SpA CEN TC 92
- R+D / Projects: TransMeT - Project
CHAIRMAN
Dipl.-Ing. Thomas Pühler
E. Wehrle GmbH
Platform for companies with application technologies and products from the main water supply isolating device to the extraction point in the building, i.e. installation technology, pipes, pipe connections, sanitary fittings, safety fittings, drinking water heating, water treatment, materials and hygiene.
Topics and projects:
- Harmonisation of requirements for materials and products in contact with drinking water.
- Monitoring and updating of national and European regulations (DIN, DVGW and VDI) for the planning, construction and operation of drinking water installations
- Conformity assessment of products in contact with drinking water (national and European)
- Mirroring of the relevant European regulations and directives
CHAIRMAN
Dipl.-Ing. Tino Reinhard
Geberit RLS Beteiligungs GmbH
VICE CHAIRMAN
Thomas Kempf
Hansa Armaturen GmbH
Platform for companies that manufacture water treatment equipment for use in domestic drinking water installations.
Topics and projects:
- Reflection of the work of CEN TC 164 WG 13 "Water treatment equipment".
- Mirroring the work of DIN NA 119-07-12
- Mirroring the work of the relevant VDI and DVGW working groups
- Water treatment study
Targets:
- Simplification of testing and conformity assessment of water treatment equipment
- Harmonisation of national and European requirements
CHAIRMAN
Dr. Ralf Söcknick
Grünbeck Wasseraufbereitung GmbH
VICE CHAIRMAN
Dr. Ralph W. Bergmann
BWT Wassertechnik GmbH
Platform for manufacturers of products and service providers in the field of water analysis.
Projects:
- Nationwide status analysis of the occurrence of Legionella in drinking water installations.
- figawa-BTGA guideline "Hazard analysis in drinking water installations".
- Development of a hazard-based risk management system for anthropogenic trace substances in drinking water installations
Targets:
- Securing the German and European requirements
- Monitoring of the national drinking water ordinance with regard to sampling and its parameters
- Evaluation of suitable analysis strategies for high-quality drinking water
CHAIRMAN
Marcus Pikarek
WaterControl AG
Industrial support and discussion platform for the evaluation of national and European requirements for Elastomeric Materials.
Projects:
- Participation in the UBA working group KTW
- Collaboration in the elastomers association group at UBA
- Joint evaluation test stand with UBA to determine conversion factors for evaluating the migration of substances into drinking water
Targets:
- Simplification of testing requirements for elastomeric materials in contact with drinking water
- Development of a suitable conformity assessment system
CHAIRMAN
Dipl.-Ing. Tino Reinhard
Geberit RLS Beteiligungs GmbH
The group represents an assembly of plant construction companies which plan and build plants for the treatment of drinking and process water, wastewater treatment plants and sewage treatment plants.
Currently, this group is inactive.
Platform for companies with application technologies and products in the entire infrastructure, i.e. installation technology, pipes, pipe connections, sanitary fittings, gas fittings, safety and security fittings, materials and hygiene.
Topics and projects:
- Hydrogen suitability of pipelines and accessories
- Harmonisation of requirements for materials and products in contact with drinking water
- Monitoring and updating of national and European regulations (DIN, DVGW and VDI) for the planning, construction and operation of drinking water installations
- Conformity assessment of products in contact with drinking water (national and European)
- Mirroring of the relevant European regulations and directives
CHAIRMAN
Dipl.-Ing. Jörn Winkels
Mannesmann Line Pipe GmbH
VICE CHAIRMAN
Dipl.-Ing. Georg Taubert
Geberit International AG
Platform for manufacturers of fittings in water distribution.
Projects:
- Simulation calculations for practical hygienic evaluation of valves in contact with drinking water
- Conformity assessment of valves in contact with drinking water
- Reflection of national and European rules and regulations
Targets:
- Simplification of the test requirements for valves in water distribution in comparison to valves in domestic drinking water installations.
- Simplification of certification or conformity assessment
The work of the group is characterised by close cooperation with the Piping Systems and Accessories Division. Members are involved in the various standardization and regulatory works, for the definition of requirements and test specifications in DVGW, DIN and CEN/CENELEC.
The group is currently inactive.
The group Wastewater transport represents the interests of manufacturers of sewers, pipes and fittings used in the waste water sector. Initiatives to support selected processes (e.g. pipe jacking initiative) are just as much a part of the work spectrum as the collaboration on guidelines for quality assurance.