What Icim Group does

Icim Group is an Italian holding company that delivers integrated Testing, Inspection, Certification, and Consulting (TICC) services for industrial regulatory compliance. The group operates through four entities: ICIM SpA (the historical certification body, share capital €260K), ICIM Consulting srl (formed from the 2005-founded TIFQ and rebranded in 2022), OMECO srl (a non-destructive testing and metallurgical laboratory with industrial computed tomography capability), and TIFQlab (a jointly controlled food and water technology research center established in 2012 with the University of Calabria). Services span third-party certification of management systems (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 27001, 13485, 55001, 22301, 50001), product certification (CE marking under PED, ATEX, Machinery, MDR, EN 1090), industry-specific schemes (DWD drinking water, EN 9100 aerospace, ISO 19443 nuclear, UNI 11814 innovation managers, UNI/PdR 125 gender equality), accredited laboratory testing, professional training courses priced at €350–€1,200+VAT, and consulting for compliance, sustainability, CBAM and Global Market Access.

The group holds ACCREDIA accreditations across ISO/IEC 17020, 17021, 17065 and 17025 and is the first Italian Notified Body accredited for the EU Drinking Water Directive (2020/2184) ahead of the 2027 deadline. OMECO holds EN 9100:2018 aerospace certification and CNCAN (Romania) nuclear authorization. Icim Group has 101–250 employees, seven regional offices covering all major Italian economic regions, and an ownership/affiliation structure tied to ANIMA Confindustria — the Italian mechanical industry federation — via its subsidiaries and ASA (Azienda Servizi ANIMA). Customer logos span Saint-Gobain (Norton abrasives), Mazzucchelli 1849, ITP, Gruppo CIDIU, ESSEDUE/RHENINGHAUS, and ATB Riva Calzoni SpA across food contact, sustainability, environmental, and nuclear sectors.

Revenue mechanics combine recurring surveillance and re-certification fees (management-system certification), project-based testing and product certification, professional services consulting, and transactional training course fees, sold primarily through direct enterprise sales with regional offices and amplified by industry-association partnerships, technical webinars, and trade shows (SaMoTer, ECNDT, IVS, WNE, CEIR). Pricing is not publicly disclosed at the certification level; training course tiers and discounts are public. No revenue figure, funding round, or PE/VC ownership is disclosed in the source data; share capital at the holding level is €270K, indicating a mid-market private Italian firm rather than a large enterprise.

Name

Icim Group

Legal name

ICIM GROUP S.r.l.

Website

https://icimgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Icim Group is an Italian TIC holding company delivering certification, consulting, testing, and training for industrial regulatory compliance across manufacturing, medical, food and water contact, aerospace, and other sectors through subsidiaries ICIM SpA, ICIM Consulting, and OMECO.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Sesto San Giovanni

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Certification Services: Third-party certification services for products, systems, and professional figures. Includes ISO management system certifications, product certifications, and professional certifications. Revenue from certification fees, surveillance audits, and recertification.
2. Training Courses: Professional training programs on technical regulations, standards, and compliance. Course fees range from €350-€1,200+ VAT per course. Discounts for members and group bookings.
3. Testing Services: Laboratory testing services for materials, products, and industrial equipment. OMECO laboratory provides NDT, metallurgical analysis, and computed tomography.
4. Consulting Services: Technical consulting for regulatory compliance, sustainability strategies, Industry 4.0 implementation, and global market access. ICIM Consulting provides specialized advisory services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ICIM Group is an Italian holding company delivering integrated certification, consulting, testing, and training services for industrial regulatory compliance. Through its subsidiaries ICIM SpA (certification body), ICIM Consulting (advisory), and OMECO (testing laboratory), it issues ISO management system, product, CE marking, and sector-specific certifications (including the first ACCREDIA-accredited Drinking Water Directive certification in Italy), runs accredited non-destructive and materials testing, and provides professional training courses.

Product overview

ICIM Group is a holding company providing integrated services of certification, consulting, testing, and training through its subsidiaries: ICIM SpA (certification body), ICIM Consulting (advisory services), and OMECO (testing laboratory). The Group serves industrial sectors including manufacturing, food contact, water contact, medical devices, aerospace, automotive, petrochemical, and public administration. Services include management system certification (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001), product certification, CE marking, Industry 4.0 conformity attestation, cybersecurity training, sustainability strategies, and Global Market Access support for export compliance. The portfolio includes specialized training programs covering manufacturing 4.0, cybersecurity, information security management, and regulatory compliance across EU directives and standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Certification Services

Quantifiable outcome

• First DWD accredited organism in Italy
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ANIMA ConfindustriacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing strategic partnership with ANIMA Confindustria for training course delivery, industry events, and certification promotion. ICIM coordinates with ANIMA for training programs and joint webinars on regulatory compliance.
• CIM (CIM4.0 Competence Center)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration between ICIM Group and CIM for integrated services in Additive Manufacturing, combining ICIM's certification expertise with CIM's manufacturing competencies.
• ACCREDIAcoreTechnology or IntegrationACCREDIA is the Italian national accreditation body. ICIM SpA holds accreditations from ACCREDIA for certification services, testing laboratories, and inspection activities.
• ANIMPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccord signed April 2026 between ANIMP and ICIM SpA for certification of sustainability professionals according to UNI/PDR 109.
• CNCAN (Romanian Nuclear Agency)coreTechnology or IntegrationOMECO laboratory authorized by CNCAN for destructive and non-destructive testing of materials and welds for nuclear applications in Romania.
• Confindustria VeronaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration agreement between Confindustria Verona and ICIM Group for CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism) compliance support.
• AISEM - Associazione Italiana Sollevamento, Elevazione e MovimentazioneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint development of Linea Guida AISEM for risk assessment in logistics supply chain, addressing CRA and Machinery Regulation requirements.
• MADE Competence CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMADE provides qualified instructors for Manufacturing 4.0 training courses in collaboration with ICIM.
• University of CalabriaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTIFQlab established in 2012 as joint venture with University of Calabria for food and water testing research and analysis.
• ENGAL ServicesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCollaboration with ENGAL Services for export compliance to Brazil, supporting N12 and N13 certifications.
• Confindustria Reggio EmiliaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJoint webinar on Brazil export compliance with Confindustria Reggio Emilia, Confindustria Piacenza, and Unione Parmense degli Industriali.
• Confindustria PiacenzaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJoint webinar on Brazil export compliance with Confindustria Reggio Emilia, Confindustria Piacenza, and Unione Parmense degli Industriali.
• Unione Parmense degli IndustrialiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJoint webinar on Brazil export compliance with Confindustria Reggio Emilia, Confindustria Piacenza, and Unione Parmense degli Industriali.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• RINA: Italian-headquartered Testing, Inspection, and Certification group with strong marine/industrial heritage and EN/ISO accreditation footprint similar to ICIM. Direct overlap in industrial certification, energy, and Italian SME services.
• IMQ Group: Italy's largest product certification body, accredited for electrical safety, gas, and industrial product conformity. Closest Italian-headquartered direct peer to ICIM SpA, competing in CE marking, product certification, and laboratory testing.
• Eurofins Italy: Italian arm of Eurofins Scientific, providing laboratory testing in food, environment, pharma, and materials. Direct overlap with ICIM's OMECO lab and TIFQlab food/water testing capabilities.
• TÜV Italia: Italian subsidiary of TÜV SÜD offering certification, testing, and training for industrial compliance, medical devices, and automotive. Direct competitor in Italy across the same ISO/CE/audit scopes as ICIM.

Broad incumbents

• Bureau Veritas Italia: Italian arm of French-listed Bureau Veritas, a global TIC leader covering marine, agri-food, industry, and government services. Competes with ICIM across multiple industrial verticals with broader international reach.
• DNV: Norwegian-headquartered TIC group with strong maritime, energy, and food certification presence. Overlaps with ICIM's industrial, food/water, and nuclear service lines as part of a much broader portfolio.
• TÜV SÜD: Global TIC player with industrial, automotive, medical device, and cybersecurity certification. Competes with ICIM Group's Industry 4.0, MDR, and ISO certification portfolio through its Italian subsidiary.
• TÜV Rheinland: German-headquartered TIC multinational offering industrial, product, and system certification worldwide. Overlaps with ICIM's machinery, pressure equipment, and consumer product certification services.
• DEKRA: German TIC leader with strong automotive, industrial, and personnel certification businesses. Directly overlaps with ICIM's automotive, industrial equipment, and auditor qualification services.
• SGS: Swiss-listed global TIC giant offering inspection, verification, testing, and certification across agri-food, industrial, and consumer goods. Overlaps with ICIM's food/water contact, manufacturing, and aerospace testing scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance32 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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