Enter Steel first company in Uzbekistan to receive ASME certification

Tashkent, 7 December 2022 – Enter Engineering, one of the largest EPC contractors in Central Asia, is pleased to announce that its subsidiary Enter Steel has been certified by the American Society of Mechanical Testing (ASME) for the successful implementation of its Quality Management System (QMS). Enter Steel is now authorized to mark their products according to ASME standards - with the stamps “U” (Pressure Vessel), “S” (Power Boilers), and “R” (Repair and Alteration).

ASME certification helps companies with regulatory compliance, achieve process efficiency, reduce costs, and increase product quality and safety - indicating Enter Steel’s products meet the highest standards for safety, quality, and reliability.

Ulugbek Usmanov, General Director of Enter Engineering, said:

“We are proud to announce that Enter Steel is the first Uzbek company to receive the prestigious ASME certification. Being ASME certified highlights our commitment to excellence on every stage of the production cycle and at every facility we operate. This achievement was only made possible by our dedicated and highly professional team working relentlessly to match one of the highest safety and quality standards in the world.”

To receive ASME certification, Enter Steel has instated a sophisticated audit process according to ASME requirements:

·      Material and test equipment was purchased and calibrated;

·      NDE laboratory refurbished;

·      Sample vessel was fabricated and tested;

·      Prepared quality control manual, quality procedures, and design and NDE procedures; and

·      Created ASME-compliant warehouse and equipment storage, and quarantine, areas.

ASME is one of the oldest and most respected authorities on mechanical testing quality and safety standards in the United States. The organisation has published over 600 codes and standards covering a wide range of technical areas.

Acknowledged in more than 100 countries, governments globally have validated ASME certification as a way to demonstrate compliance with legal safety regulations. Around 7,000 companies worldwide currently hold an ASME certification.

Joining the ASME family of companies promises to open new pathways for exchanging best practices with other member companies while supporting employees’ career progression and skills development across all engineering disciplines at Enter Engineering.