Applus
Applus+ is a global Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) company operating in 65+ countries, providing non-destructive testing, asset integrity management, certification, and environmental consultancy services to enterprise clients in oil & gas, renewables, automotive, aerospace, and infrastructure.
- Company typePublic
- Founded1937
- HeadquartersBarcelona, Spain
- Headcount5,001–10,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Applus does
Applus+ is a Barcelona-headquartered, publicly listed (BME: APPS) global Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) company operating in 65+ countries with 10,000+ employees and approximately €2.27 billion in 2023 revenue. The company traces its non-destructive testing (NDT) heritage to Röntgen Technische Dienst (RTD), founded in the Netherlands in 1937 as the world's first non-governmental commercial NDT provider, and now operates through three primary divisions: Energy & Industry (oil & gas, power, renewables, mining, infrastructure), Laboratories (product testing, certification, cybersecurity), and IDIADA (automotive engineering, homologation, proving grounds). It serves enterprise customers including ExxonMobil, Chevron, Shell, Petrobras, CNOOC, Petronas, EDF, ADNOC, and government/railway operators, delivering inspection, testing, and certification services via direct enterprise field sales teams in 65+ countries.
The company's technological foundation combines conventional NDT methods (ultrasonic, radiographic, eddy current, magnetic particle, liquid penetrant) with proprietary advanced technologies, most notably IWEX (Inverse Wavefield Extrapolation) — a full matrix capture ultrasonic technique patented in 2005 with dedicated hardware patented in 2012, co-developed with Delft University of Technology, capable of generating up to 24 simultaneous imaging modes. Other proprietary technologies include DTI Trekscan (free-floating in-line pipeline inspection), RTD RotoScan (pipeline weld inspection), EMAT (electromagnetic acoustic transducer), and Phase Coherence Imaging patented in 2026. The company is pursuing NDT 4.0 integration involving robotics, AI, IIoT, and digital twins, and has recently expanded into drone-based inspection via partnerships with Fuvex, Oktogrid, and RemSense.
Applus+ generates revenue through professional services delivered via multi-year B2B contracts with customized quote-based pricing. Its M&A-driven growth strategy has added Enertis (renewable energy, 2021), jtsec and Lightship (cybersecurity, 2022), Keystone Compliance (US testing labs, 2024), APEM Group (environmental consultancy, £335M, 2026), Teron Labs (cybersecurity, 2026), and Ambiente (Italian environmental consulting, 2026). Apollo Global Management acquired a 21.85% stake for €300 million in January 2024, providing growth capital without control. The portfolio spans NDT, asset integrity management, product certification (CE marking, radio type approval), vehicle technical inspection networks across multiple countries, environmental consultancy, and cybersecurity certification, serving regulated, mission-critical end markets where compliance and safety drive recurring demand.
Applus firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Applus
- Legal name
- Applus+
- Website
- https://applus.com
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 1937
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 5,001–10,000 employees
- Short description
- Applus+ is a global Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) company operating in 65+ countries, providing non-destructive testing, asset integrity management, certification, and environmental consultancy services to enterprise clients in oil & gas, renewables, automotive, aerospace, and infrastructure.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Applus industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) Services
- NAICS
- Testing Laboratories and Services (541380), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Engineering Services (54133), Environmental Consulting Services (54162)
- SIC
- Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Oil & Gas Field Services, Nec (1389)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Testing, Inspection, Certification & Commissioning (TICx) Technical Services (BPAHAIAL)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) & Inspection Services (IMAIACAI), Third-Party Certification, Code Compliance & Regulatory Inspection (ASME/API/ISO) (EUAEAHAN), Inspection, Integrity & Testing Services (NDT, Well Integrity, Corrosion, QA/QC) (EUALABAO), NDT/NDE Inspection Equipment (Ultrasonic, eddy current, radiography, thermography) (IMAGAFAI), NDT/Inspection & Testing Services (Aviation) (IMABALAJ)
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Where Applus is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Barcelona
- HQ country
- Spain
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices11 records
Markets served
Applus business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others
Revenue model
- Testing Services: Non-destructive testing (NDT) services including ultrasonic testing, radiographic testing, eddy current testing, magnetic particle inspection, and liquid penetrant testing for various industries including aerospace, automotive, military, oil & gas, and power generation. Delivered through global network of offices with on-site and in-service asset inspection capabilities.
- Inspection Services: Inspection services helping clients evaluate whether products, processes and services comply with relevant standards, both regulatory and voluntary. Includes rig inspection, marine inspection, structural inspection, and third-party vendor inspection services.
- Certification Services: Product certification and market access services, management systems certification, CE marking, and radio type approval. Helps clients achieve regulatory compliance and market access globally.
- Vehicle Inspection Services: Vehicle Technical Inspection (VTV) services operating in multiple countries including Spain, Argentina, Chile, Denmark, Ireland, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, and Uruguay.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | B2B Professional Services - Custom Quote-Based Pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
Applus product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Applus+ is a global leader in the Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) sector, delivering non-destructive testing (NDT), inspection, and certification services for industrial assets, products, processes, and vehicles. The company serves oil and gas, power, renewables, aerospace, automotive, railway, telecommunications, and infrastructure clients through three operating divisions: Energy & Industry, Laboratories, and IDIADA. Services are delivered via a global network of offices in 65+ countries using proprietary technologies such as IWEX and conventional NDT methods.
Product overview
Applus+ is a global leader in Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) operating as a multi-division organization comprising the Energy and Industry Division (engineering, inspection, NDT, and consulting across oil & gas, power, renewables, mining, and infrastructure in 65+ countries), the Laboratories Division (product testing, certification, calibration, and cybersecurity evaluations), and the IDIADA Division (automotive engineering, homologation, ADAS testing, and proving grounds in Spain and China). The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of proprietary and standard testing technologies including its flagship IWEX ultrasonic inspection system, alongside conventional NDT methods, inspection services, certification, vehicle inspection networks, and environmental consultancy. The product portfolio includes specialized services for aerospace, automotive, oil and gas, renewable energy, railway, telecommunications, and infrastructure sectors.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- APEM Group: Environmental consultancy services, now part of Applus+ Environmental Services Division
- Enertis Applus+
- Barlovento Applus
- Applus+ Velosi
- Applus+ Keystone
Products and services
- Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
Quantifiable outcome
- 135 GW of solar energy projects completed
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Applus
Customer profileNamed customers11 records
Segments9 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Applus technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability8 records
Feature8 records
Applus partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered strategic, major, minor, foundational and core.
- RemSense Technologies LtdstrategicRemSense Technologies Ltd secured a project award through strategic partner Applus+ for deployment of ultra-high-resolution ground and drone-based capture, photogrammetry, and LiDAR technologies at ExxonMobil's Bass Strait facility. The project is delivered through RemSense's virtualplant platform supporting remote digital visual inspections and asset integrity workflows.
- ADNOCmajorApplus+ in UAE received official approval from ADNOC Offshore to deliver specialized lifting training courses for personnel working on ADNOC onshore and offshore facilities. The authorization covers appointed person training, crane operator training, EOT crane operator training, and rigging and slinging courses.
- Electro Scan (UK) Ltd.minorElectro Scan was awarded a 5-kilometer sewer condition assessment contract with Ras Al Khaimah Water Authority (RAKWA) in partnership with Applus Velosi. This marks the third collaboration between Electro Scan and Applus Velosi on work for RAKWA, deploying Focused Electric Leak Location (FELL) detection technology.
- OktogridstrategicApplus+ and Oktogrid collaborating in advanced electrical asset monitoring solutions.
- FuvexstrategicApplus+ and Fuvex collaborating to test long-range drone technology for power infrastructures monitoring.
- Delft University of TechnologyfoundationalIWEX technology was developed in cooperation with Delft University of Technology. This academic partnership contributed to the foundational development of the proprietary IWEX inspection technology.
- APEM GroupcoreApplus is acquiring APEM Group for £335 million. The acquisition aims to combine APEM's environmental consultancy expertise with Applus+'s technological and global presence to enhance service offerings and expand into new markets. WestBridge completed the sale at an 11.5x multiple. APEM Group grew revenues from £10 million to over £100 million under WestBridge's ownership.
- Keystone CompliancecoreApplus+ acquired Keystone Compliance, a testing firm based in New Castle, Pennsylvania, in November 2024. The company now operates as Applus+ Keystone, part of its laboratories division. It performs safety, electromagnetic, environmental, and package testing across hundreds of industries including aerospace, automotive, and military sectors.
- jtsecstrategicApplus+ acquired jtsec, a cybersecurity certification company, to strengthen its ability to meet rising demand for cybersecurity services related to IoT devices. The acquisition follows the previous purchase of Lightship and enhances assessment capabilities for connected products like payment systems, vehicles, and consumer devices.
- EnertiscoreApplus+ completed the acquisition of Enertis, a Spanish provider of services to solar photovoltaic and energy storage industries. Enertis, with revenues around €20 million, has worked on solar energy projects with total installed capacity of 135 GW and has been recognized for work on over 2,500 renewable projects across multiple countries.
Scale indicators13 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights7 records
Applus competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- DNV: Norway-based TIC and maritime classification society with leading energy and pipeline integrity practices. Highly comparable to Applus+ in offshore inspection, NDT, and energy certification.
- Mistras Group: US-listed pure-play NDT and asset integrity services company serving oil & gas, aerospace, and infrastructure. Direct competitor to Applus+ in advanced ultrasonic NDT and structural integrity services.
- SGS: Swiss-based global TIC major covering industrial, energy, automotive, and environmental testing and certification. Overlaps directly with Applus+ in TIC for energy infrastructure and product testing labs.
- Team Inc. North American provider of NDT, inspection, and asset integrity services for energy and industrial customers. Closely comparable to Applus+ Energy & Industry Division in pipeline and process plant inspection.
- Intertek: London-listed TIC group with strong presence in energy, commodities, and product assurance. Direct competitor in oil & gas inspection, certification, and laboratory services where Applus+ Laboratories and IDIADA compete.
- Bureau Veritas: Paris-listed global TIC leader with a comparable portfolio across marine, offshore, oil & gas, power, and certification. Most direct competitor to Applus+ in TIC services and a useful benchmark for multiple and margin trajectory.
- TÜV Rheinland: Global TIC provider with overlapping testing, inspection, and certification offerings in industrial, mobility, and energy segments. Relevant comparable for Applus+ Laboratories and certification.
- TÜV SÜD: German TIC major with deep industrial and energy inspection capabilities. Competes with Applus+ in industrial services, automotive testing, and certification across regulated markets.
Broad incumbents
- ALS Limited: Australia-based testing services group spanning life sciences, environmental, and geochemistry. Overlaps with Applus+ in environmental and industrial testing, though Applus+ is heavier in NDT and asset integrity.
- Eurofins Scientific: Large European testing and laboratory services platform. Adjacent comparable for Applus+ Laboratories' product testing and certification business, although Eurofins is far less exposed to NDT and energy.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Applus social profiles
Digital presenceApplus compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance5 records
Applus financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Applus leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
Applus subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries8 records
Applus funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
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Applus M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A8 records
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Applus
What does Applus do?
Applus+ is a global leader in the Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) sector, delivering non-destructive testing (NDT), inspection, and certification services for industrial assets, products, processes, and vehicles. The company serves oil and gas, power, renewables, aerospace, automotive, railway, telecommunications, and infrastructure clients through three operating divisions: Energy & Industry, Laboratories, and IDIADA. Services are delivered via a global network of offices in 65+ countries using proprietary technologies such as IWEX and conventional NDT methods.
Is Applus a public or private company?
Applus is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was Applus founded?
Applus was founded in 1937. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.
Where is Applus based?
Applus is headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, in the Europe region.
How does Applus make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Testing Services are the primary driver. The others are inspection Services, certification Services and vehicle Inspection Services.
Who are Applus's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are DNV, Mistras Group, SGS, Team Inc., Intertek, Bureau Veritas, TÜV Rheinland and TÜV SÜD. Broad incumbents are ALS Limited and Eurofins Scientific.
Does Applus have an API?
No public API is recorded for Applus.
What industry is Applus in?
Applus's product category is Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAHAIAL, Testing, Inspection, Certification & Commissioning (TICx) Technical Services, with a secondary code of IMAIACAI, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) & Inspection Services. Its NAICS code is 541380 and its SIC code is 8734.