What DVGW CERT does

DVGW CERT GmbH is a Bonn-headquartered, DAkkS-accredited certification body that delivers conformity assessment services to the gas and water infrastructure sector. It serves four primary customer groups: manufacturers of gas and water products, specialist installation and construction companies (Fachunternehmen), individual technical experts, and organizations requiring accredited management system certifications or VOB prequalification for public tenders. The company is institutionally connected to DVGW e.V. (Deutscher Verein des Gas- und Wasserfaches), the German technical-scientific association for gas and water, and acts as a Notified Body under applicable EU directives including the EU Drinking Water Directive (2020/2184) and Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/370.

The company's service portfolio comprises five core certification lines - product certification, specialist company certification, person certification, management system certification (including DIN EN ISO 9001), and prequalification according to VOB - each backed by publicly searchable directories (Verzeichnisse) covering gas products, water products, specialist companies, certified persons, and management systems. All certifications are issued under DVGW rules of procedure and DAkkS accreditation, and DVGW CERT was officially accredited by DAkkS on April 21, 2026 to conduct tests under Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/370 (EU-DWD). Internationally, the company operates through its wholly-owned Italian subsidiary DVGW CERT Italia Srl in Fiume Veneto, supporting inspection and certification activities for the Italian market and beyond.

DVGW CERT generates revenue through individually quoted professional services fees across each certification stream, with no publicly disclosed pricing. The go-to-market is sales-led and enterprise-focused, reaching customers via a professional website, LinkedIn presence, and direct engagement from Bonn and Italy. The company is managed by Geschäftsführerin Gabriele Schmidt, supported by a small leadership team covering product certification, specialist companies and prequalification, quality management, sales and marketing, and administration. With 11-50 employees and operations confined to Germany and Italy, DVGW CERT is a small, specialized services firm whose competitive position rests on regulatory accreditation and the century-old DVGW brand rather than scale or technology.

Name

DVGW CERT

Legal name

DVGW CERT GmbH

Website

https://dvgw-cert.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Gas and Water Industry Certification

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Testing Laboratories and Services (541380), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Third-Party Certification, Code Compliance & Regulatory Inspection (ASME/API/ISO) (EUAEAHAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Gas Line Inspection, Pressure Testing & Certification (HSAOAKAD)

Keywords

• Gas water certification
• Conformity assessment services
• Management system certification
• Prequalification services
• Specialist company certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Bonn

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Certification: Conformity assessment and certification services for gas and water products, providing manufacturers with official certification to demonstrate compliance with safety and quality standards.
2. Specialized Company Certification: Certification services for specialized companies (Fachunternehmen) operating in the gas and water sectors, including installation and construction companies.
3. Person Certification: Certification services for individuals and experts in the gas and water field.
4. Management System Certification: Accredited certification of management systems according to DIN EN ISO 9001 and other relevant standards.
5. Prequalification according to VOB: Prequalification services for construction companies according to VOB (Vergabe- und Vertragsordnung für Bauleistungen) regulations.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

DVGW CERT GmbH provides accredited conformity assessment and certification services for the gas and water sector. Its core offerings cover five service lines: product certification (gas and water products under EU harmonization acts and the EU Drinking Water Directive), specialist company certification (Fachunternehmen) for installation and construction firms, person certification for technical experts, management system certification (including DIN EN ISO 9001), and prequalification of construction companies under VOB for public procurement. The company complements these with public directories (Verzeichnisse) of certified entities.

Product overview

DVGW CERT GmbH operates as a certification body for the gas and water industry, offering a unified portfolio of conformity assessment services. The core offering consists of five main certification service lines: Product Certification (Zertifizierung von Produkten), Specialist Company Certification (Zertifizierung von Fachunternehmen), Person Certification (Zertifizierung von Personen), Management System Certification (Zertifizierung von Managementsystemen), and Prequalification according to VOB (Präqualifikation nach VOB). These certification services are complemented by public directories (Verzeichnisse) that publish registered products, companies, persons, and management systems that have obtained DVGW certification. The company also operates through a subsidiary, DVGW CERT Italia Srl, for the Italian market. DVGW CERT holds accreditations from DAkkS (Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle) and acts as a Notified Body for applicable EU directives and regulations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Zertifizierung von Produkten (Product Certification) Certification services for gas and water products, including conformity assessment procedures under EU product harmonization acts and the EU Drinking Water Directive 2020/2184, providing manufacturers with official certification to demonstrate safety and quality compliance.
• Zertifizierung von Fachunternehmen (Specialist Company Certification) Certification of specialist companies (Fachunternehmen) in the gas and water sector, covering installation and construction firms that need to demonstrate technical competence to customers and public procurement entities.
• Zertifizierung von Personen (Person Certification) Certification of qualified persons and experts in the gas and water industry, providing professional qualification proof and supporting career advancement.
• Zertifizierung von Managementsystemen (Management System Certification) Accredited certification of management systems, including DIN EN ISO 9001 based certifications, providing organizations with recognized quality management accreditation.
• Präqualifikation nach VOB (VOB Prequalification) Prequalification service for construction companies according to VOB (Vergabe- und Vertragsordnung für Bauleistungen), enabling participation in public procurement tenders in the gas and water sector. A new business order (Geschäftsordnung) takes effect on 01.07.2026.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• DVGW CERT Italia Srl.subsidiaryOthersItalian subsidiary of DVGW CERT GmbH located in Fiume Veneto, supporting inspection and certification activities for the Italian market and international operations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Kiwa: Kiwa is a European TIC (Testing, Inspection, Certification) provider with strong water and gas/installation certification capabilities across the Netherlands, Germany, and beyond. It is directly comparable as a DAkkS/EU-accredited body certifying products, installers, and management systems in overlapping water and gas segments.
• SVGW (Schweizerischer Verein des Gas- und Wasserfaches): SVGW is the Swiss sister association to DVGW and runs a closely analogous certification scheme for gas, water, and installation professionals in Switzerland. Its certification mark, training, and registry functions mirror DVGW CERT's offering across the Swiss market.
• ÖVGW (Österreichische Vereinigung für das Gas- und Wasserfach): ÖVGW is the Austrian gas and water technical-scientific association, running a near-identical certification model to DVGW CERT for products, specialist companies, and personnel in Austria. It is the most direct comparability anchor in the German-speaking neighbours.
• DIN CERTCO: DIN CERTCO is the certification body of DIN e.V. (Deutsches Institut für Normung), structurally analogous to DVGW CERT within the German standardisation ecosystem. It issues voluntary and regulatory conformity marks across product and management system categories and competes for the same DIN-accredited certification work.

Broad incumbents

• TÜV SÜD: TÜV SÜD is a global TIC incumbent providing product testing, certification, and management system audits across industrial sectors including gas, water, and pressure equipment. It overlaps with DVGW CERT on ISO 9001 management system certification, drinking water product testing, and notified body work, but as part of a much broader portfolio.
• TÜV Rheinland: TÜV Rheinland is a broad German and international TIC provider with product certification, management system audits, and notified body functions. It competes with DVGW CERT on management system certification and EU product conformity assessments, particularly for water-contact and gas products.
• DEKRA: DEKRA is a leading German-based TIC services group offering product testing, certification, and management system audits across industrial and infrastructure verticals. It overlaps with DVGW CERT on accredited ISO 9001 certification, product safety testing, and installation/contractor assessments.
• Bureau Veritas: Bureau Veritas is a global TIC incumbent with marine, industrial, and infrastructure certification. Its water, gas, and energy infrastructure compliance services and accredited management system certification compete for the same cross-border manufacturer and utility client base as DVGW CERT.
• DNV: DNV is a global assurance and certification provider with strong energy and water-related certification offerings. It competes with DVGW CERT on management system certification, product/type testing, and pipeline/infrastructure assurance work for energy and water sector operators.

Others

• PQ-Verein (VOB Prequalification Register): PQ-Verein operates the German prequalification register for construction companies under VOB/A, which DVGW CERT's prequalification service feeds into via the PQ-Verein-listed entries. It is an ecosystem partner and partial distribution point rather than a direct certification competitor, but it shapes the demand for DVGW CERT's VOB prequalification offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dvgw-cert-gmbh

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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