What Testo industrial services does

Testo Industrial Services GmbH is a Kirchzarten, Germany-based provider of accredited calibration, qualification, and validation services for regulated industries. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Testo SE & Co. KGaA and operates as one of the leading calibration laboratories in Germany, accredited under DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018 by DAkkS for more than 350 calibration procedures. It also holds ISO 9001:2015 certification and is GDPR-compliant. Services are delivered both in-house at the Kirchzarten laboratory and on-site at customer facilities using portable calibrators, with field service technicians operating across nine country markets (Germany, France, Spain, UK, Switzerland, Austria, Poland, Hungary, and a global English channel).

The core technology stack combines laboratory metrology with the proprietary PRIMAS test equipment management software platform, offered in four modules: PRIMAS online (cloud-based management), PRIMAS validated (GxP-compliant validated version for regulated industries), PRIMAS connect (web service for automated queries), and PRIMAS exchange (automated data transfer between customer MES/CAQ systems and the PRIMAS data master). Adjacent service lines cover cleanroom, plant/utilities, transport, and storage qualification, plus cleaning, process, transport, and computer system validation, supported by seminars, consulting, proficiency testing, and repair services.

The business model is a mix of project-based professional services (calibration, qualification, validation, training) and subscription/recurring revenue (PRIMAS software). Pricing is quote-based for services, with 30-day net payment terms and a price list available on request; seminars use unit pricing with early-bird and group discounts. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales with direct customer engagement, supplemented by an annual symposium, trade shows, and a multi-channel digital presence (website, LinkedIn, Xing, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, newsletter). The primary customer segment is pharmaceutical and biotech companies with GxP compliance needs, with secondary exposure to medical device manufacturers, logistics/cold chain operators, and automotive suppliers under IATF 16949 requirements.

Name

Testo industrial services

Legal name

Testo Industrial Services GmbH

Website

https://testotis.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Testo Industrial Services GmbH is a German calibration, qualification, and validation services provider, serving pharmaceutical, medical device, logistics, and automotive clients with accredited laboratory and on-site services plus the PRIMAS test equipment management software.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Calibration and GxP Compliance Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Testing Laboratories and Services (541380), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Calibration Services & Standards (Calibration labs, reference standards, traceability services) (IMAGAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Laboratory Quality Systems, Accreditation & Proficiency Testing Programs (HLAJAIAM), Third-Party Certification, Code Compliance & Regulatory Inspection (ASME/API/ISO) (EUAEAHAN)

Keywords

• Calibration services
• GxP compliance services
• Test equipment management
• Qualification services
• Validation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kirchzarten

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Calibration services: Accredited calibration services for measurement equipment across various measurands (temperature, humidity, pressure, electrical). Services offered in-house and on-site at customer facilities.
2. Test equipment management (PRIMAS): SaaS-based test equipment management software with PRIMAS online and PRIMAS validated versions. Provides recurring subscription revenue for software access and data management.
3. Qualification services: Professional qualification services for cleanrooms, plants, utilities, transport, and storage systems according to GMP, GDP, and GSP standards.
4. Validation services: Cleaning validation, process validation, transport validation, and computer system validation (CSV) services for GxP compliance.
5. Seminars and training: Professional seminars and workshops on calibration, GxP compliance, and quality assurance. Offered in-person at company facilities or as in-house/onlinetraining.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Testo Industrial Services provides accredited calibration, qualification, and validation services for measurement and test equipment, primarily for GxP-regulated industries. The company offers the proprietary PRIMAS test equipment management software platform, delivered both on-site at customer facilities and in-house at its Kirchzarten laboratory, covering more than 350 accredited calibration procedures under DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018.

Product overview

Testo Industrial Services offers a portfolio of GxP compliance services centered around calibration, test equipment management, qualification, and validation. The core offerings are organized under the PRIMAS platform for test equipment management, which includes four modules: PRIMAS online (internet-based management), PRIMAS validated (GxP-compliant version), PRIMAS connect (automated web service access), and PRIMAS exchange (MES/CAQ data transfer). Supporting service lines include accredited calibration (350+ procedures), qualification services (cleanroom, plant, transport), and validation services (cleaning, process, transport, computer systems). Additional offerings include seminars/training, proficiency tests, consulting, and repair services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PRIMAS: Test equipment management solution for compliance with standards and directives, including PRIMAS online, PRIMAS validated (for GxP compliance), PRIMAS connect (web service for automated access), and PRIMAS exchange (automated data transfer between MES/CAQ systems)
• PRIMAS online
• PRIMAS validated
• PRIMAS connect
• PRIMAS exchange

Products and services

• PRIMAS online Internet-based test equipment management system that supports the assurance of test equipment requirements; accessible on the road via mobile devices. Sold to industrial companies managing calibration schedules and documentation.
• PRIMAS validated Validation-enabled test equipment management system designed for companies with GxP compliance requirements in regulated industries, providing documentation suitable for GMP/GDP environments.
• Calibration Services (Kalibrierung) Accredited calibration services for measurement and test equipment covering more than 350 calibration procedures under DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018. Includes in-house laboratory calibration, on-site calibration, and portable calibrator equipment. Delivered to enterprises in regulated industries.
• Qualification Services (Qualifizierung) GxP-compliant qualification services including cleanroom qualification, plant and utilities qualification, transport and storage qualification, and climate distribution measurements/mappings. Delivered to pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device manufacturers.
• Validation Services (Validierung) Validation services covering cleaning validation, process validation, transport validation, and computer/software validation (CSV) to ensure reproducibility and robustness in GxP environments. Delivered to regulated manufacturers.
• Seminars and Workshops (Seminare & Praxisworkshops) Professional seminars and practical workshops covering calibration, GxP compliance, and quality assurance topics, available as in-house training, on-site sessions, or online seminars. Delivered to quality and compliance professionals.
• Consulting Quality Assurance Quality assurance consulting services supporting customers with calibration, qualification, and validation challenges in regulated environments.
• Metrology Testing Services (Messtechnische Prüfdienstleistungen) Metrological testing services complementing the calibration and qualification portfolio for industrial customers.
• Proficiency Tests and Comparison Measurements (Eignungsprüfungen & Vergleichsmessungen) Proficiency tests and inter-laboratory comparison measurements supporting laboratory quality assurance for calibration laboratories.
• Repair Services (Reparatur) Repair services for measurement and test equipment, offered alongside the calibration portfolio.
• Pickup and Delivery Service (Abhol- und Bringdienst) Pickup and delivery service transporting customer equipment to and from the Kirchzarten calibration laboratory.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Testo SE & Co. KGaAcoreOthersParent company providing measurement technology heritage and brand association. Testo Industrial Services is a subsidiary of Testo SE & Co. KGaA, leveraging over 60 years of experience in measurement technology.
• Wirtschaftsverband Industrieller Unternehmen Baden e.V. (wvib)minorOthersIndustry association representing Baden region industrial companies. Provides networking and knowledge transfer opportunities.
• Marketing Community Freiburg/Südbaden e.V. (macs)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional marketing community for Freiburg and Southern Baden area businesses.
• Deutscher Verband Unabhängiger Prüflaboratorien e.V. (VUP)minorOthersGerman association of independent testing laboratories representing interests of calibration and testing service providers.
• Sport-Club Freiburg e.V.minorOthersRegional sports club sponsorship and partnership for community engagement.
• Regional sports and cultural associations (Ultra Bike Marathon, FSV Stegen, SF Oberried, Spielvereinigung Buchenbach, SV Eschbach, Tauziehfreunde Dietenbach, Gewerbeverein Kirchzarten)minorOthersVarious regional associations receiving sponsorship and financial support as part of community engagement.
• Hofgut Himmelreich AkademieminorOthersInclusion partnership promoting equal participation of people with disabilities in education and career.
• Staatliches sonderpädagogisches Bildungs- und Beratungszentrum (SBBZ), StegenminorOthersSpecial educational needs center partnership for inclusion in education and employment.
• Zarduna Schule, Kirchzarten-ZartenminorOthersSpecial needs school partnership for inclusion and career opportunities.
• Kolleg St. Sebastian, StegenminorOthersEducation partnership providing career orientation and internship opportunities for students.
• Marie-Curie-Gymnasium, KirchzartenminorOthersGrammar school partnership for career orientation and educational support.
• Realschule am Giersberg, KirchzartenminorOthersSecondary school partnership with internship programs and career guidance. Students have transitioned to apprenticeships at Testo Industrial Services.
• Werkrealschule KirchzartenminorOthersSecondary school partnership for vocational orientation.
• Schule Birklehof, HinterzartenminorOthersPrivate school partnership for educational support and career opportunities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Eurofins Scientific: Eurofins is a global laboratory services group covering pharma, food, environmental, and clinical testing. Comparable in its testing-laboratory model and regulated-industry customer base, particularly for pharma/biotech clients also using Testo IS.
• SGS SA: SGS is the world's largest TIC company, offering industrial calibration, laboratory testing, and certification services globally. Comparable to Testo IS through its calibration and laboratory service lines, particularly for multinational pharma and industrial customers, but operating at vastly larger scale.
• Mettler-Toledo International: Mettler-Toledo manufactures precision laboratory and industrial measurement instruments and offers associated calibration and qualification services for pharma, food, and laboratory customers. Comparable as a broad incumbent with overlapping GxP qualification, validation, and instrument calibration offerings.
• Endress+Hauser: Endress+Hauser is a global leader in industrial process measurement instrumentation, calibration services, and solutions. Comparable as a broad incumbent with an overlapping calibration services portfolio and a much wider installed base of measurement instruments than Testo IS.
• Bureau Veritas: Bureau Veritas is a global testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) major with significant presence in industrial asset calibration and laboratory testing. Comparable as a broad incumbent operating at much larger scale, often the partner-of-choice for multinational customers also served by Testo IS.
• Siemens Industry (Calibration & Metrology): Siemens offers industrial measurement, calibration, and metrology solutions as part of its Digital Industries portfolio, including accredited calibration services in several European markets. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose industrial customer base overlaps with Testo IS, even though calibration is a small share of Siemens' overall business.
• WIKA Alexander Wiegand SE & Co. KG: WIKA is one of the world's largest manufacturers of measurement instruments and offers accredited calibration services (DKD/DAkkS) across temperature, pressure, and electrical measurands. Comparable as a broad incumbent that competes both with Testo IS's calibration services and the underlying instrument portfolio of its parent.
• Yokogawa Electric Corporation: Yokogawa provides industrial process measurement, control, and field calibration services globally, particularly strong in process industries. Comparable through its calibration services business serving similar regulated-industry customers, even though its primary business is process automation rather than independent calibration.

Direct peers

• Trescal: Trescal is a global pure-play calibration services provider offering accredited calibration, repair, and test equipment management across more measurands and geographies than any other independent. It is the most direct comparison for Testo Industrial Services given overlapping service lines, ISO 17025 accreditation model, and similar regulated-industry customer focus.
• Beamex: Beamex provides calibration instruments and integrated calibration software (CMX) for industrial process calibration. Comparable to Testo IS because it combines accredited calibration know-how with proprietary software, mirroring the Testo IS + PRIMAS model in a different market segment.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xxing.com/pages/testoindustrialservicesgmbh
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC9oFQcLcHSaPmVW_VWOSZFw
• Facebookfacebook.com/TestoIndustrialServicesDE
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/testo-industrial-services-de
• Instagraminstagram.com/testoindustrialservices

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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