What Celab does

Celab Srl is an Italian testing and certification laboratory founded in 1997 in Latina, Italy, operating as EU Notified Body Nr. 2037 for the EMC and RED Directives. The company operates from a 3,000 sqm facility equipped with a 26 GHz anechoic chamber, 6-10 meter climatic chambers, vibration testing systems, and specialized setups for MIL STD 810/461/704 and RTCA DO 160 / EUROCAE ED-14 testing. Its core offering is professional services revenue across four streams: laboratory testing (EMC, environmental, electrical safety, radio, medical device, and industrial machinery tests), Notified Body certification for CE marking, accredited calibration services with Accredia/UKAS traceability, and pre-shipment inspections and import-export compliance audits focused on China-EU trade. The company also runs training courses and maintains a free online CE-Marking.help software tool.

The business model is quote-based professional services with multi-year contracts, primarily sold through direct enterprise engagement, supplemented by an international agent network outside Italy. Defense and aerospace (MIL STD and DO 160 qualification) are the primary segments, with secondary segments in medical devices, automotive, railway, lighting, industrial machinery, and a growing cybersecurity practice tied to the EU Cyber Resilience Act. Celab is the only Italian member of RTCA Special Committee SC-135 and serves as Change Coordinator for EUROCAE WG-14, providing early access to aviation standards development and interpretation authority.

Celab has issued over 14,000 test reports, qualified more than 4,000 products, performs 1,200+ calibrations annually, and serves 4,000+ clients worldwide. Named customers include ELETTRONICA spa (qualified military supplier since 2005) and collaboration partners including Honeywell, Eurocopter, Airbus, and Sagem in RTCA/EUROCAE working groups. The company is privately held, founder-led by Ing. Massimiliano Bertoldi, with no disclosed institutional investment, and has scaled organically through repeated laboratory expansions from 100 sqm in 1998 to 3,000 sqm in 2015. Recent strategic moves include 2024 EN 17065 accreditation confirmation, 2025 RED cybersecurity accreditation, and a Dronecertifly partnership to enter the UAS compliance segment.

Name

Celab

Legal name

Celab Srl

Website

https://www.celab.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Celab is a certification company that offers pre-shipment inspections, calibration, training, and CE marking evaluation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Latina

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Laboratory Testing Services: Fees for conducting laboratory tests including EMC, LVD, RED, environmental, and qualification tests for CE marking purposes. Tests are performed in accredited facilities compliant with EN 17025.
2. Notified Body Certification: Technical assessment and certification of technical documentation for EMC Directive and RED Directive compliance. CELAB is Notified Body Nr. 2037 for the European Union.
3. Voluntary Certificate Services: Voluntary inspection of technical documentation upon customer request, providing conformity opinions without legal certification value.
4. Calibration Services: Calibration of measurement instruments against standards with Accredia or UKAS traceability. Includes low-cost calibration store options for various instrument types.
5. Training Courses: Technical and regulatory training courses focused on CE marking, cybersecurity, and technical standards in defense and aviation sectors.
6. Import-Export Inspection Services: Pre-shipment inspections, factory audits, and technical assistance for companies importing from China or exporting to Europe.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Celab is an Italian certification company and testing laboratory that provides CE marking evaluation, EMC and environmental laboratory testing, Notified Body certification, calibration, pre-shipment inspections, and import-export inspection services. Founded in 1997 and based in Latina, Italy, the company serves manufacturers and exporters needing product compliance verification and metrology support for European and international markets.

Product overview

Celab is a testing and certification laboratory operating since 1997, offering a comprehensive suite of services for product compliance and quality assurance. The core offering centers on CE Marking services through Notified Body 2037 for EMC and RED directives, supported by a 1,800 sq.m EN 17025 compliant testing laboratory. The product portfolio includes Laboratory Testing (EMC, electrical safety, radio, environmental, medical device, and industrial machinery tests), Calibration services with low-cost options, Training programs, Inspections and Attestations, Electrosmog testing, and the online CE-Marking.help software tool. Services span multiple regulated industries including civil aviation, defense, medical devices, automotive, railway, lighting, and industrial machinery, with specialized military testing capabilities compliant with MIL STD standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EMC Laboratory Testing EMC laboratory testing service that measures electromagnetic emissions and immunity of electronic and electrical products to verify compliance with applicable EMC standards. Offered to manufacturers of electronics and electrical equipment needing pre-certification or formal type testing.
• Environmental Laboratory Testing Environmental laboratory testing service that evaluates products under climatic and environmental stress conditions (e.g., temperature, humidity, vibration). Used by manufacturers to validate product durability and meet regulatory or customer specifications.
• CE Marking Evaluation CE marking conformity assessment and evaluation service that supports manufacturers in demonstrating compliance with applicable EU directives prior to affixing the CE mark and placing products on the European market.
• Notified Body Certification Notified Body certification service providing third-party conformity assessment for product categories where EU regulations mandate involvement of a notified body, enabling manufacturers to complete CE marking for regulated product families.
• Calibration Services Calibration service for industrial and laboratory measuring instruments, delivering traceable calibration results to support quality system and metrology requirements of manufacturing and laboratory operators.
• Pre-Shipment Inspections Pre-shipment inspection service that verifies the quality, quantity, and conformity of goods prior to export, used by manufacturers, traders, and buyers to reduce shipment risk.
• Import-Export Inspection Services Import-export inspection service that performs verification of goods moving across borders, supporting importers, exporters, and customs-related quality assurance requirements.
• Training Services Training service delivering instruction on regulatory requirements, testing methodologies, and certification processes for client personnel involved in product compliance, quality, and regulatory affairs functions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 14,000 test reports issued
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RTCA (Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCELAB is a member of RTCA Special Committee SC-135, which develops the DO 160 standard for environmental conditions and test procedures for airborne equipment. This membership provides access to standard development discussions and enables super partes interpretation of DO 160 requirements.
• EUROCAE (European Organisation for Civil Aviation Equipment)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCELAB serves as Change Coordinator for EUROCAE Working Group WG-14 for the ED-14 standard, jointly developed with RTCA DO 160. This role positions CELAB as a key contributor to international aviation testing standards.
• REDCA (Radio Equipment Directors Conference of the Notified Bodies)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean working group of Notified Bodies focused on the Radio Equipment Directive. CELAB participates in discussions on RED interpretation and compliance practices.
• EUANB (European Union Association of Notified Bodies)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean working group of Notified Bodies for the EMC Directive. CELAB collaborates on EMC compliance interpretation and best practices.
• CEI (Comitato Elettrotecnico Italiano)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian Electrotechnical Committee membership for national standards participation and technical collaboration.
• DronecertiflyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Dronecertifly to support UAS manufacturers and operators in compliance, testing, and aeronautical certification processes for drones.
• Chinese Testing and Certification PartnerscoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership agreements with competent Chinese testing and certification bodies to support import-export compliance services, enabling pre-shipment inspections and factory audits for products imported from China.
• QEC LtdminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCELAB became exclusive agent for Italy of UK certification body QEC (ISO 9001 certification) in 2003, expanding service offerings to include general management system certifications.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• IMQ (Istituto Italiano del Marchio di Qualità): Italian product certification and testing body offering EMC, safety, and CE marking services — the closest direct Italian competitor to Celab across nearly the same test portfolio and end markets.
• Nemko: Nordic-origin testing and certification body with EU Notified Body status for EMC and RED, comparable in size and scope to Celab, and directly competing for the same cross-border CE marking engagements.
• Kiwa: European TIC (testing, inspection, certification) group with Notified Body designations and laboratory operations similar in scale and vertical mix to Celab, including EMC, wireless, and industrial compliance.
• Applus+ IDIADA: European certification and testing group with Notified Body capability for automotive, EMC, and RED directives; similar mid-sized profile and comparable CE marking scope to Celab.
• Element Materials Testing: Specialist materials and product testing group with aerospace/defense credentials (including DO-160 work) and a European lab footprint directly comparable to Celab's military and avionics business.

Broad incumbents

• TÜV SÜD: Global TIC incumbent offering the full suite of EMC, environmental, MIL STD, DO-160, and CE marking services; competes with Celab on enterprise defense and aerospace accounts but at vastly greater scale.
• Bureau Veritas: Paris-listed global TIC giant providing testing, inspection, and certification across industrial and defense supply chains, with deep overlap on EMC, RED, and aviation qualification work.
• DEKRA: German-headquartered TIC leader with strong automotive, industrial, and product-safety testing; competes directly with Celab's automotive, railway, and industrial machinery segments.
• Eurofins (E&E Product Testing): Eurofins' electrical and electronic product testing division operates accredited EMC and wireless labs across Europe, directly overlapping Celab's CE marking and RED testing core.
• Intertek: Global TIC incumbent with extensive EMC, wireless, aerospace, and defense testing capabilities — a frequent competitor to Celab on multi-region enterprise tenders.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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