Henrik O. Madsen, DNV CEO.
Over the course of 184 intensive days, starting on 1 May, Shanghai will be the host of the World Expo 2010. DNV is one of five proud main sponsors of the Norwegian pavilion and will have a strong presence throughout the exhibition period. Welcome to learn more about DNVs role at Expo 2010 in Shanghai.
“Dear all,
I am pleased to welcome you to learn more about the Shanghai Expo and DNV’s involvement. As one of five main sponsors of the Norwegian Pavilion at Expo 2010 DNV will have a strong presence in Shanghai throughout the 184 day long exhibition period.
So why is China and Expo 2010 so important for DNV?
Expo 2010 is the largest world exhibition ever, with 200 countries and organisations set to participate. An impressive 70 million visitors are expected to pay a visit to the Expo site, which will be open from May 1st until October 31st.
Furthermore, China is one of the main engines in the world economy, and for DNV the country has long been a strategic growth market. Our first surveyor in China was appointed in 1888, just 24 years after DNV's establishment. Today we have 900 employees working in 36 offices in 20 cities in Greater China.
Our ambition is to further reinforce our position in the Chinese market in the years to come. Supporting the Norwegian participation in Expo 2010 in Shanghai is therefore both a strategic choice as well as a symbol of our dedication to support humanity’s transformation to a low-carbon, eco-friendly and sustainable future. These values are at the very core of the thematic focus of the Shanghai Expo.
China did an extraordinary job with the Olympic Games in 2008. I am confident that we will see the same dedication, professionalism and excellence in the preparation for, and carrying through of, Expo 2010 in the days and months ahead. DNV very much look forward to being a part of this.
I hope to be seeing you at Expo 2010."
Sincerely,
Henrik O. Madsen
DNV CEO and Chairman of the Norway at Expo Board
DNV in China
DNV was one of the first class societies to establish operations in China. 122 years ago, only 24 years after DNV was founded, the young society appointed its first surveyor in Xiamen (then Amoy) to provide services to the vessels which traded between Europe and China.
Today China is one of the most important markets for DNV. We currently have 900 employees working in 36 offices in Greater China.
DNV is today one of the leading class societies in China, and is present on most of the bigger and newer yards. DNV is also among the biggest International Classification Societies in China when it comes to classed new building tonnage. DNV is furthermore a leading certification society in the country, and holds 50% of the offshore oil and gas field certification. In addition DNV provides services within sectors such as wind energy, green software technology, IT Risk Management and is the leading provider of validation and verification of Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) projects in Greater China.
