HPi VS Ltd - Industrial

20/10/2026

Our Technical Director Matteo Convento joined Seamus Scully and Dara O'Connor from our partners ARC Management Systems, during a recent visit to Murphy Group. We're regularly onsite with the Murphy team as we oversee PED regulations for the ongoing Corrib Gas Pipeline project in County Mayo.

Regular visits with our clients are about more than just checking in. They’re about building strong relationships, responding to project changes, and understanding client needs. That helps to avoid delays and means our clients can be reassured and confident about their certification.

12/10/2026

We’re looking for someone to join our team and develop into an EN 1090 / ISO 3834 Inspector, carrying out inspections, audits, conformity assessments and technical evaluations for manufacturers across Ireland and the EU.

You don’t need to have all the experience already. Previous EN 1090 or ISO 3834 experience is an advantage, but not essential. We’re looking for someone with a strong technical background, sound judgement and a willingness to learn, who we can support in developing their inspection and certification expertise.

There will also be opportunities to broaden your experience into PED-related quality-system and manufacturing audits, supporting our wider industrial certification activities.

If you have practical welding industry experience, enjoy solving engineering problems, and want to develop specialist skills in conformity assessment, we’d love to hear from you.

📍 Ireland and/or EU

Interested? Click the link in the comments to find out more and apply.

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08/10/2026

These pictures of HPiVS Quality Director Vladislav Maslov carrying out an ASME inspection at Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases mark a huge milestone for us. Vlad is now authorised to carry out independent ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, Division 1 inspections within the UK - and this was his first job for this UK-based client!

Working jointly with Apave SA, the ASME Authorised Inspection Agency under which Vladislav is commissioned as an Authorised Inspector, we can now make life easier for manufacturers requiring independent ASME Code inspection within the UK.

By offering our customers ASME certification alongside PED/PE(S)R certification, we can save time and money by streamlining compliance assessment activities and reducing the need for coordination between multiple inspection bodies.

We were proud to achieve this milestone with Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases (CE&IG) group - the global leader in providing innovative cryogenic and clean energy solutions, products, systems, and services. Thank you to Juan Hernandez and Michael Carpenter from Nikkiso CE&IG as well as Manish Waghare from APAVE SA.

ASME BPVC certification is recognised in the USA and over 110 countries, enabling you to you to enter the international market for pressure equipment. Whilst holding ASME BPVC doesn’t automatically cover the requirements for CE marking, there are close links.

29/09/2026

Why is collaboration relevant for PED certification and Risk Management?

We work with customers around the globe, supported by our local agents on-the-ground, like APAVE Korea. Together we provide different areas of expertise, experience, and insight to PED certification and risk management.

That collaboration helps us solve challenges, make better-informed decisions, and ultimately deliver the responsive, solutions-focussed service our customers expect.

But rather than tell you what we think, we’ll let JC at Apave explain what it’s like to work with us.

"Your guidance and expertise were immensely helpful, and I truly appreciate the significant time and effort you dedicated to assisting us.

"The team at UBEC asked me to pass along their heartfelt gratitude to you for your invaluable support throughout this process. I look forward to our continued collaboration."

Jong Cheol Won
APAVE Korea Ltd

We received this feedback after further clarification was needed when previously inspected pressure vessels left Korea. We were happy to assist. A big thank you to JC for the kind words - we look forward to continuing to work together and delivering great results for our customers.



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22/09/2026

Do you really need ISO 3834? The short answer is: it depends.

ISO 3834 isn’t mandatory for every welding manufacturer. But for businesses operating in sectors such as structural steel, pressure equipment, energy, marine, and general engineering, the question may be less about “Do we need it?” and more about “What opportunities could we be missing without it?”

With supply chains increasingly focused on quality assurance, traceability and documented control, ISO 3834 is becoming an important differentiator for manufacturers competing in both UK and international markets.

You can find out more about what ISO 3834 is, the potential benefits for your business, and how to get it on our website.

Certification isn’t automatically the right answer for every business. So, what do you think?

Is ISO 3834 a genuine commercial advantage?

If you’re already certified, has it helped you win work, reduce problems, or improve your processes?

We’d be interested to hear your experience.

17/09/2026

Sorry if you could not get hold of us yesterday - but there was a good reason. We brought together members of our teams from both our Irish and UK offices for a day out.

There were no meetings, no deadlines, just an opportunity to connect outside of the usual working environment.

Why? Because we believe that investing in our people like this helps to build stronger relationships and makes communications between us easier. Ultimately, that helps us to work together more effectively, which enables us to provide an even better service to our customers.

A big thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make it such a memorable day at The British Museum.

Normal business has now resumed!

09/09/2026

We know that complying with the Pressure Equipment Directive can seem complicated if you're entering the European market for the first time. That's why we work closely with you to understand you and your products and to offer support and guidance throughout the process.

But don't just take our word for it.

We're proud to receive customer feedback, like this from Elplus’s Head of the Quality Department, Mariam Medoshvili.

This project in Georgia marked our first project in a post-USSR country, helping to open the door for them to start selling in the EU.

19/08/2026

Non-permanent joints safety compliance: What does the PED actually require?

Under the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED), there is an important distinction between permanent joints, such as welded connections, and non-permanent joints, such as bolted connections.

But “non-permanent” doesn’t mean “no requirements”.

For example, bolted flanges, bolted heads, tube sheet-to-shell connections and plate heat exchanger joints can all involve pressure-bearing parts, bringing specific requirements for materials, inspection and testing.

Our Tech Note 15 takes a closer look at what manufacturers need to consider, including:

- What material documentation is required?
- What testing needs to be carried out?
- Which components fall within the relevant requirements?
- What are the manufacturer’s responsibilities?

Whether you manufacture or design pressure equipment, getting these details right is an important part of demonstrating PED compliance.

We've explored this in more detail in our Tech Note 15: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/technical-note-vm15-subject-ped-201468eu-non-permanent-kiqfe/

Understanding PED Requirements (material certification and testing) for Non-Permanent Joints Introduction The purpose of this technical note is to set out the requirement in the Pressure Equipment Directive and its guidelines for non-permanent joints. Non-permanent joints are those joints which do n

10/08/2026

During his recent trip to China to visit our local partners Viacert, HPiVS CEO Alasdair Reay was honoured to join some of the team and their families on a team-building expedition to Xiqiao Mountain.

We work alongside a trusted network of carefully selected partners across the globe, combining our extensive regulatory certification expertise with the local knowledge, responsiveness, and on-the-ground support that a locally based surveyor can provide.

By investing in our partner relationships and providing ongoing technical support, we ensure the quality and consistency of every project we deliver. This gives our clients confidence that, wherever they are located, they receive the same level of expertise, professionalism, and service that HPiVS's reputation is built upon.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined and made the day so memorable, and extra thanks to Irene for organising the hike.

22/07/2026

We're pleased to announce that HPiVS is now accredited by INAB to issue ISO 3834 certification, enabling manufacturers and fabricators to demonstrate compliance with one of the world's leading quality standards for welding.

Vladislav Maslov, HPiVS's Quality Director explains: "Achieving this accreditation means we can now make life easier for our customers who are committed to delivering the highest standards of welding quality. We can carry out ISO 3834 audits as a standalone service or in conjunction with our other certification services to streamline the process and help reduce duplication, time, and costs.

"We're proud to have gained this status and pleased that we can now offer this additional certification to further support our customers strengthen their competitive position, demonstrate compliance with international standards, and build confidence throughout their supply chains."



As an accredited certification body specialising in industrial and marine services, HPiVS carries out audits and issues regulatory certification for customers located around the world. ISO 3834, Quality Requirements for Fusion Welding of Metallic Materials, is an internationally recognised standard that provides a comprehensive framework for managing welding quality throughout the manufacturing process. Certification demonstrates that a company has the appropriate personnel, procedures, equipment, and quality controls in place to consistently produce high-quality welded products.



ISO 3834 is not mandatory. However, for manufacturers operating in sectors such as structural steel, pressure equipment, energy, marine, and general engineering, ISO 3834 certification offers significant commercial and operational advantages, including:

· Greater confidence in the quality and consistency of welded products.

· Improved compliance with customer, regulatory, and contractual requirements.

· Enhanced opportunities to tender for domestic and international projects where ISO 3834 certification is specified.

· Reduced risk of welding defects, rework, and associated costs.

· Demonstrable commitment to continual improvement and best practice.

· Increased customer confidence through independent third-party certification.

As supply chains continue to demand higher levels of quality assurance and traceability, ISO 3834 certification has become an increasingly valuable way for manufacturers to differentiate themselves and remain competitive in both UK and global markets.



HPiVS offers a customer-focused certification process designed to add value rather than simply assess compliance. Our experienced engineers work closely with organisations to ensure the certification journey is clear, efficient, and aligned with globally recognised standards.

Photo: Vladislav Maslov, Quality Director at HPiVS