About Us
3HCSI acts as ASME’s liaison in Europe, promoting ASME’s products and services: a hub that connects companies and professionals with the ASME resources that really matter, covering compliance, standards, training and certification.
in brief
- Official ASME Liaison in Europe, since 2017
- Giancarlo Gobbi, ASME Senior Advisor Europe & Middle East
- 5 corporate relationships: Arveng, NORMADOC, PyyIM, REIMANDI, SERCOBE
- Offices in Merate (Italy) and Paris (France)
A single point of contact, direct access to ASME.
3HCSI is ASME’s official liaison in Europe: it promotes courses, codes and standards, and certification programmes through a network of selected partners, with a focus on the nuclear, hydrogen and pressure equipment sectors, helping companies gain access to regulated international supply chains.
ASME Section VIII, Section I, Section III
Support for certification programmes relating to the applicable ASME codes.
TrainingNuclear Codes & Hydrogen
Courses and workshops on emerging technical standards.
CheckConformity Assessment
Regulatory compliance assessment for companies and suppliers.
AdvisoryStrategic Consultancy
Access to regulated markets and international supply chains.
NetworkSMR & Hydrogen Partnership
Identifying partnerships in next-generation nuclear power.
ValuesCode of Ethics
Zero tolerance for corruption, fraud and misleading representations.
Who leads 3HCSI.
Giancarlo Gobbi
President & CEO, 3HCSI Srls · ASME Senior Advisor to Europe and the Middle EastOver 43 years’ experience in Quality Assurance, gained in part as Director of QA at FOMAS GROUP: a manufacturer of forgings and rolled rings for the oil & gas, nuclear, wind power, aerospace and automotive sectors. Since January 2017, he has been working as an independent consultant, whilst continuing in his role as ASME Senior Advisor for Europe and the Middle East.
- Member of the CNC (Committee on Nuclear Certification) since 2010
- ASME volunteer since 2011: committees of Sections III, V, VIII and IX
- Independent consultant since 2017; ASME Senior Advisor for Europe and the Middle East
- Member of the Board of Directors, Italian Nuclear Association (AIN)
- Member, European Industrial Alliance on Small Modular Reactors, Technical Working Group 3, Supply Chain
- Coworking space in Paris, shared with NORMADOC since September 2022
The partner: ASME.
3HCSI acts as the official European liaison for a single organisation, the rest of the network consists of corporate relationships built around this remit.
ASME has been addressing real world challenges for over 140 years.
How ASME describes its mission:
ASME helps the global engineering community develop solutions to real-world challenges. Founded in 1880 as the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME is a not-for-profit professional organization that enables collaboration, knowledge sharing, and skill development across all engineering disciplines, while promoting the vital role of the engineer in society.
ASME serves a wide-ranging engineering community through quality learning, the development of codes and standards, certifications, research, conferences and publications, government relations, and other forms of outreach.
— asme.org
Recognised in over 100 countries, it is a leading authority on technical standards, including codes for the design and construction of nuclear components, in-service inspection and pressure technology, standards that are essential for public safety, international trade and the development of advanced designs such as Small Modular Reactors.
Visit asme.org ↗An international network of verified expertise.
Organisations with which 3HCSI collaborates on training, technical documentation, quality and the supply chain in Europe.
Appleton Quality Concepts LLC
Consultancy and training in Quality Assurance, audits and ASME/ASTM Codes & Standards, specialising in Nuclear Quality Assurance and stainless steel and high-alloy materials, led by Annemarie Appleton (ASTM/ASME Fellow).
Visit appletonqualityconcepts.com ↗
Arveng Training & Engineering
Training and engineering based in Madrid, Spain, over 20 years’ experience, with a focus on sustainability and bespoke solutions.
Visit arvengtraining.com ↗
NORMADOC
Certified provider of standards and technical documentation, with over 2 million international standards available, over 30 years’ experience.
Visit NORMADOC.com ↗
PyyIM, Dr. Pekka Pyy
Management, leadership, quality and supply chain development for the nuclear industry.
Visit pyyim.com ↗
REIMANDI
Technical and management consultancy for manufacturers of materials and components: quality, welding, compliance with ASME codes.
Visit reimandi.com ↗
SERCOBE
Spanish Association of Capital Goods Manufacturers, founded in 1964, supporting companies in their internationalisation efforts.
Visit SERCOBE.es ↗There when you need us, firmly rooted where it matters.
Leadership
Giancarlo Gobbi, President & CEO, ASME Senior Advisor for Europe & the Middle East. Over 43 years’ experience in quality assurance, former Director of QA at FOMAS GROUP.
Locations
- Merate (LC), Italy, registered office and operational headquarters
- Paris, France, co-working with NORMADOC
Frequently asked questions.
Who is 3HCSI’s direct point of contact?+
Giancarlo Gobbi, President & CEO, ASME Senior Advisor for Europe and the Middle East, with over 43 years’ experience in quality assurance.
What does ‘Corporate Relationship’ mean?+
Organisations with which 3HCSI collaborates on training, technical documentation, quality and the supply chain: Arveng, NORMADOC, PyyIM, REIMANDI, SERCOBE. This is distinct from the official mandate with ASME, which remains the sole institutional partner.
Where is 3HCSI’s head office located?+
Registered office and operational headquarters in Merate (LC), Italy; representative office in Paris, sharing office space with NORMADOC.
Does 3HCSI have a code of ethics?+
Yes, public, with a zero-tolerance policy on corruption and fraud and protection for whistleblowers (January 2025 version).
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