The TÜV Rheinland Group is a leading provider of technical services worldwide. Founded in 1872 and headquartered in Cologne, the Group employs more than 14,500 people in 500 locations in 61 countries and generates annual revenues of € 1.3 billion. The Group’s mission and guiding principle is to achieve sustained development of safety and quality in order to meet the challenges arising from the interaction between man, technology and the environment.

As an independent, neutral and professional organization, we are committed to working towards a future that can fulfill the needs of both mankind and the environment in the long term. In the ever changing markets in which we operate, our focus is on serving customers, achieving success and constantly enhancing our appeal to customers, partners and staff.




People and companies around the globe have placed their trust in the TÜV Rheinland Group since 1872.

We use new ideas, expertise and a strong global network to contribute to the further development of products, services, systems and people and make them more competitive. In so doing, we are working towards a future that can fulfil the needs of both mankind and the environment in the long term. Advising, developing, promoting, examining and certifying – these services inspire our customers every day.

Our Mission

We are the first port of call worldwide for our customers.

Our Logo

The TÜV Rheinland logo: the points of the triangle symbolize the interaction between man, technology and the environment, while the wave represents a technical examination. For years, the logo has inspired trust, and is recognized around the world as a symbol of safety and quality tested by an independent and neutral organization.


TÜV Rheinland. Precisely Right. Two words that perfectly encapsulate our commitment to service: whatever we do, we do it precisely and we do it right. This means that the TÜV Rheinland Group is precisely the right partner for its customers in every respect.