An IMDS-Entry is mandatory for suppliers of products used in heavy vehicles. While ordering, the automobile supplier has to sign a basic contract or contractually indicate that the products are used in automobiles and are subject to compliance of the End-of-Life Vehicle Directive. The underlying EU guideline is of a binding nature. Even sampling as per VDA Vol. 2 (German Automotive Standards) is regulated by contractual agreement. If these criteria are met, the supplier to the automobile

The IMDS data bank (www.mdsystem.com) enables the collection of all recycling-related data of an automobile in the form of material data sheets. Thus the recycling-related material data of all automobiles parts can be compiled, presented in a transparent manner and safely conveyed across the entire supplier chains just by an IMDS entry.

The International Material Data Bank facilitates consistent documentation of raw materials used in automobile manufacturing and the archiving and

The IMDS (International Material Data System) is an internet-based archiving, communication and administrative system for the automotive industry. It simplifies the process of recycling of automobiles. It was developed by HPE in 1999 to meet the requirements of the End-of-Life Vehicle Directive (ELV) and to convey material data by safe and speedy means (refer also to IMDS Number). There are new system release of IMDS at regular intervals.

The IMDS data bank is a common effort of automobile

Our seminar locations

We offer the most diverse spectrum of topics worldwide, in seven languages in our IMDS-Training courses at numerous locations in Europe and in Brazil. Find the seminar locations for the general training courses at a glance below

In Germany...

the IMDS training courses are held at our permanent training centres. Visit us for instance at our head office near Frankfurt/Main! As a special service, here we offer the culinary lunch break that is included in the training