Press Release

CENELEC honours technical experts

Brussels (18 December 2009), Honouring the important work carried out by CENELEC’s technical experts was the technical body reception at which six former Technical Committee chairmen and one Technical Committee secretary were awarded for their long-time dedication to the work of CENELEC. The event was held in the realms of the Technical Body Officer seminar at Bibliothèque Solvay on 15 December 2009 and was attended by some 50 European technical experts.

The evening specifically awarded the long-time work carried out by six Technical Committee Chairmen and one Technical Committee Secretary, although only three chairmen were able to be present at the event itself. 

Mr Manfred Lange-Hüsken – former Chairman of CENELEC Subcommittee 64A, “Electrical installations and protection against electric shock”

Mr Paul Galbraith – former Chairman of CENELEC Subcommittee 64B, Electrical installations and protection against electric shock – Protection against thermal effects

Mr Roland Talon – former Chairman of CENELEC Technical Committee 64 “Electric installations and protection against shock”

Mr Mike Hagger – former Secretary of CENELEC Technical Committee TC 20 “Electric Cables”, who received a lifetime achievement award to the longest serving Secretary.

Mr Ferdinando Camurri – former Chairman of CENELEC Technical Committee TC 9X “Electrical and electronic applications for railways”

Mr Camille Barbier – former Chairman of CENELEC Technical Committee TC 59X “Performance of households and similar electrical appliances”

Mr Hans-Dieter Heining – former Chairman of CENELEC Technical Committee TC 22X “Power Electronics”

Said CENELEC’s President, David Dossett, “CENELEC owes its position as European Standardization Organisation responsible for the electrotechnical sector to the work of a dedicated number of people who have taken an interest and an active part in its technical work.  It is due to their dedication, knowledge and expertise that electrotechnical standards have helped shape the European Single market.”

The evening provided an opportunity to honour those who contribute tirelessly to the success of CENELEC and its position as European Standardization Organisation responsible for the electrotechnical sector.

The Technical Body Seminar, which took place the next day, focussed on exchange of information and providing information the latest developments in CENELEC’s standardization environment.  It included speeches from societal stakeholders such as ECOS and NORMAPME and addressed the many stakeholders gathered.

From left to right: Mr Roland Talon, Mr Mike Hagger, Mr David Dosset - CENELEC President, Mr Paul Galbraith and Mr Manfred Lange-Huesken.

For further information, please contact:
Elisabeth Brodthagen
Communication Manager
CENELEC
Tel.: 02 – 519 6890
e-mail: communication@cenelec.eu