Operates the E-CHECK inspection procedure and the end-customer communications of the electrical and information technology trades
Arbeitsgemeinschaft Medienwerbung GmbH im Zentralverband der Deutschen Elektro- und Informationstechnischen Handwerke (ArGe Medien GmbH im ZVEH)
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About ArGe Medien GmbH im ZVEH
The ArGe Medien GmbH im ZVEH is the Working Group for Media Advertising within the German Central Association of the Electrical and Information Technology Trades (ZVEH), based in Frankfurt am Main. The company is responsible for association communications and media advertising for the electrical trades and, among other things, operates the end-customer platform elektrohandwerk.de with the nationwide certified-company search for electrical and information technology businesses. A central element of its work is the E-CHECK inspection procedure, introduced in 1995, which covers the inspection of electrical installations and electrical equipment by authorised guild-certified specialist companies. In addition, since autumn 2012 the specialisations E-CHECK PV for photovoltaic systems, E-CHECK IT, E-CHECK EMA for electrical machines and drives, as well as topics relating to e-mobility, smart home/building, lightning and surge protection and energy efficiency have been communicated. Target groups are private and commercial customers, the public sector and the housing industry. The managing director is Gabi Schermuly-Wunderlich; the company is registered with the AG Frankfurt under HRB 98876.
- Site
- Frankfurt am Main
- Processes
- E-CHECK (inspection of electrical installation and electrical equipment), E-CHECK PV (safety and performance inspection of photovoltaic systems and inverters), E-CHECK IT, E-CHECK EMA (inspection of electrical machines and drives), Electrical installation / installation of electrical systems, Surge protection concept / installation of surge protection devices, Lightning protection, surge protection, earthing, Installation of charging infrastructure (wallbox/charging station for electric vehicles)
- Materials
- E-CHECK inspection procedure, E-CHECK PV, E-CHECK IT, E-CHECK EMA
- Certificates
- E mark (quality seal of the guild-certified specialist companies), Authorised specialist companies with E-CHECK authorisation
- Industries
- Electrical and information technology trades, Private customers/end consumers, Commercial sector, Public buildings/public sector, Housing industry
- 01
Association communications and media advertising
- 02
Support of authorised guild-certified specialist companies
- 03
E-CHECK inspection procedure (electrical installation and electrical equipment)
- 04
Specialised inspections (PV, IT, EMA)
- 05
Certified-company search and end-customer information
Services and Inspection Procedures
E-CHECK inspection procedure
Inspection of electrical installation and electrical equipment by authorised guild-certified specialist companies with an inspection report as proof for insurance purposes.
E-CHECK PV
Safety and performance inspection of photovoltaic systems and inverters, offered since autumn 2012.
E-CHECK IT
Inspection procedure for information and communication technology.
E-CHECK EMA
Inspection procedure for electrical machines and drives.
Location
Frankfurt am Main
DEHead office/editorial office
Service Areas
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-CHECK (inspection of electrical installation and electrical equipment)Inspection | – | – | – | – | – |
| E-CHECK PV (safety and performance inspection of photovoltaic systems and inverters)Inspection | – | – | – | – | – |
| E-CHECK ITInspection | – | – | – | – | – |
| E-CHECK EMA (inspection of electrical machines and drives)Inspection | – | – | – | – | – |
| Electrical installation / installation of electrical systemsAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Surge protection concept / installation of surge protection devicesAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Lightning protection, surge protection, earthingAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Installation of charging infrastructure (wallbox/charging station for electric vehicles)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Smart home / building system technology (bus systems such as KNX, wireless networking)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Lighting concept planning and lighting installation (including LED technology)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Energy consulting / energy management / energy efficiency servicesEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Electrical power supply/distribution, electrical machines/drive technologyAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Quality and Verification
The inspections are carried out by authorised guild-certified specialist companies of the electrical trades; the E-CHECK inspection report certifies the defect-free condition of the electrical system to insurers.
| Evidence | Frankfurt am Main |
|---|---|
| E mark (quality seal of the guild-certified specialist companies) | |
| Authorised specialist companies with E-CHECK authorisation |
History
- 1995
Introduction of the E-CHECK inspection procedure by the electrical trades
- 2012
Launch of E-CHECK PV by authorised guild-certified specialist companies of the ZVEH (since autumn 2012)