Institut pro testování a cetfifikaci

What Institut pro testování a cetfifikaci does

ITC Zlín (Institut pro testování a certifikaci, a.s.) is a Czech joint-stock company operating as an accredited testing, certification, calibration, inspection, and standardization institute. Founded prior to 2005 — annual reports are continuously published from 2005 through 2024 — the company is headquartered at třída Tomáše Bati 299, Zlín, with additional laboratory facilities in Prague covering thermal engineering, acoustics, chemical-physical testing, and fire technical testing. Its core technology comprises multi-disciplinary physical laboratories (mechanical, asphalt, construction materials, thermal, acoustics, openings, finishes, statics), chemical-physical and microbiological laboratories, EMC/LVD electrical testing, footwear and PPE testing, textile testing, defectoscopy (non-destructive testing), fire/flammability testing, and a calibration/metrology unit.

The company monetizes through six professional-service revenue streams: laboratory testing, product certification (CE marking for construction products under CPR, NV 163, EOTA/ETA via its Technical Assessment Body designation, medical devices, PPE, toys, EMC, and LVD), management system certification (ISO 9001, 13485, 14001, 45001, 50001, 22000, HACCP, and ISO/IEC 27001), calibration and metrology, third-party inspection (including gambling equipment under Vyhláška 433/2021), and training/seminars. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. ITC pursues a sales-led, direct-engagement go-to-market serving a horizontally diversified B2B customer base across automotive, construction, food-contact materials, medical devices, PPE, electrical products, footwear/textiles, toys, and gambling equipment, with a Volkswagen AG certified-lab relationship in automotive. International reach is delivered through bilateral commercial representation agreements covering 18+ countries including Armenia, Belarus, Brazil, China, India, Israel, South Korea, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Pakistan, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Turkey, and Ukraine.

Name

Institut pro testování a cetfifikaci

Legal name

Institut pro testování a certifikaci, a. s.

Website

https://itczlin.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

ITC Zlín is a Czech accredited testing and certification institute operating multi-disciplinary laboratories for physical, chemical, electrical, fire, and construction testing. It serves manufacturers across automotive, construction, medical devices, PPE, and electrical product sectors with CE marking, ISO certification, calibration, and inspection services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Testing, Inspection & Certification Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Standards, Metrology & Accreditation Bodies (BPAIAOAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Food Safety Certification Bodies (ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, BRCGS, SQF) (AFALAAAC), Laboratory Quality Systems, Accreditation & Proficiency Testing Programs (HLAJAIAM), Accreditation Support for ISO/IEC 17025 & PT Participation Compliance (Food Labs) (AFALAKAK), Third-Party Certification, Code Compliance & Regulatory Inspection (ASME/API/ISO) (EUAEAHAN)

Keywords

• Testing services
• Product certification
• Management system certification
• Calibration services
• Inspection services

Headquarters

HQ city

Zlin

HQ country

Czechia

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, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Testing Services: Laboratory testing services for various products including construction materials, automotive components, food-contact materials, toys, textiles, footwear, electrical products, and more
2. Product Certification: Mandatory and voluntary certification of products including CE marking, construction products, medical devices, personal protective equipment, toys, and electrical safety
3. Management System Certification: Certification services for ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 22000, HACCP, ISO/IEC 27001
4. Calibration and Metrology: Calibration services and metrology for spectometers and spectrophotometers
5. Inspection Services: Inspekční orgán - Inspection body services including gambling equipment inspection
6. Training and Seminars: Školení | Semináře - Professional training and seminars

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Institut pro testování a certifikaci (ITC) provides accredited laboratory testing, product certification, management system certification, calibration, metrology, and inspection services to manufacturers. The company operates multiple specialized laboratories covering physical, chemical, microbiological, fire, electrical (EMC/LVD), construction materials, footwear, PPE, and textile testing, and issues CE marking, ETA/EOTA, ISO management system certificates, and voluntary certification marks.

Product overview

Institut pro testování a certifikaci (ITC) is a Czech testing and certification institute offering a comprehensive portfolio of laboratory testing, product certification, management system certification, calibration, inspection services, standardization, and training services. The organization operates multiple specialized laboratories (physical, construction, analytical chemistry, electrical products, footwear, textiles, defectoscopy, fire testing) and provides certification for construction products (CE marking, NV 163), medical devices, personal protective equipment, toys, and electrical products (EMC/LVD). ITC also offers voluntary certification marks (ITC certifikovaná kvalita, KEYMARK, Bezpečné hračky), maintains management system certifications (ISO 9001, 13485, 14001, 45001, 50001, 22000, 27001, HACCP), and provides calibration and inspection services. The institute serves both Czech and international markets through its various accredited laboratories and certification schemes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Laboratory Testing Services (Testování | Laboratoře) Comprehensive accredited laboratory testing covering physical testing, construction testing (asphalt, building materials, thermal engineering, acoustics, openings, finishing works, statics), analytical chemistry and microbiology, hygiene, electrical products (EMC/LVD), footwear and personal protective equipment, textiles, defectoscopy (non-destructive testing), and fire testing. Targeted at manufacturers across automotive, construction, food-contact, electrical, PPE, footwear, textile, and toy industries.
• Product Testing Services (Testování | Výrobky) Product-specific testing services for automotive components (including emissions and odor testing), piping systems, construction products, food-contact materials, packaging, personal protective equipment, RoHS compliance, electrical products (EMC/LVD), footwear and related materials, textiles, sanitary products, toys, furniture, household products, playground equipment, sports surfaces, floorball, plastics, and rubber. Targeted at manufacturers and importers seeking compliance verification for market access.
• Product Certification (Certifikace výrobků) Product certification services including CE marking for construction products (under CPR), NV 163 certification, Technical Assessment Body (TAB) services, ETA/EOTA European Technical Assessments, medical devices certification, personal protective equipment certification, toys certification, EMC and LVD certification, voluntary product certification, and certification marks. Targeted at manufacturers seeking market access to the EU and compliance with EU directives.
• Management System Certification (Certifikace systémů řízení) Accredited certification of management systems against ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 13485 (medical devices), ISO 14001 (environmental), ISO 45001 (occupational health and safety), ISO 50001 (energy), ISO 22000 and HACCP (food safety), and ISO/IEC 27001 (information security). Targeted at manufacturing and service organizations across industries.
• Calibration and Metrology (Kalibrace | Metrologie) Calibration services for spectrometers and spectrophotometers, and broader metrology services. Targeted at laboratories, manufacturers, and quality assurance functions requiring instrument calibration.
• Gambling Equipment Inspection (Hazardní hry) Inspection and regulatory services for gambling and gaming equipment and systems under Czech regulations (Vyhláška 433/2021). Targeted at operators and manufacturers of gambling equipment.
• Inspection Body Services (Inspekční orgán) Third-party inspection body services (Inspekční orgán - AIO 4035) providing independent inspection activities. Targeted at businesses requiring accredited third-party inspection.
• Standardization Services (Normalizace) Technical normalization services through the Technical Normalization Center and SGP-STANDARD secretariat for the rubber and plastics industry. Targeted at industry associations, manufacturers, and standards bodies.
• Training and Seminars (Školení | Semináře) Professional training, seminars, and workshops related to testing, certification, regulatory compliance, and quality management. Targeted at professionals in manufacturing, quality assurance, and regulatory affairs.
• Medical Device Certification Services Dedicated medical device testing and certification services operated through a specialized subdomain, covering ISO 13485 quality management and regulatory compliance for the EU medical device market. Targeted at medical device manufacturers seeking EU market access.
• Voluntary Certification Marks (Certifikační značky) Issuance of voluntary certification marks including ITC certifikovaná kvalita (ITC Certified Quality), KEYMARK, Bezpečné hračky (Safe Toys), and OSVĚDČENO PRO STAVBU (Approved for Construction). Targeted at manufacturers seeking voluntary product differentiation and quality signaling.
• Technical Assessment Body Services (Subjekt pro technické posuzování - TAB) Technical Assessment Body (TAB) services for construction products, handling European Technical Assessments (ETA) under EOTA membership and compliance with the new CPR framework. Targeted at manufacturers of innovative construction products not covered by harmonized standards seeking EU market access.
• ITC - FVE pro budoucnost (Solar PV Initiative) Solar photovoltaic (FVE) initiative under ITC, focused on photovoltaic systems. Targeted at renewable energy and solar PV sector participants.
• ITC - EnSaPro (Energy Savings Project) Energy savings project (EnSaPro) under ITC. Targeted at organizations seeking energy efficiency and savings initiatives.

Named customers2 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EOTA (European Organisation for Technical Assessment)coreTechnology or IntegrationEuropean Organization for Technical Assessment - enables ITC to issue European Technical Assessments (ETA) for innovative construction products not covered by harmonized standards. Critical for construction product certification under the new CPR regulation.
• AAAO (Asociace akreditovaných a autorizovaných organizací)minorOthersAssociation of accredited and authorized organizations in the Czech Republic
• AUTOSAP (Sdružení automobilového průmyslu)coreOthersAutomotive Industry Association - positions ITC as certified provider for automotive testing services including Volkswagen certification
• KeymarkcoreOthersEuropean certification mark for products related to energy, environment, and sustainability. ITC is authorized to issue KEYMARK certifications.
• ČOKA (Česká obuvnická asociace)minorOthersCzech Footwear Association based in Zlín - supports ITC's footwear testing laboratory services
• České kalibrační sdružení (ČKS)minorOthersCzech Calibration Association - supports metrology and calibration service activities
• CQS z.s. (Sdružení pro certifikaci systémů managementu)minorOthersAssociation for management system certification
• EURACHEM - ČRminorOthersInternational organization for chemical measurement quality - linked to analytical chemistry and microbiology laboratories
• EUROLAB-CZminorOthersEuropean Federation of National Associations of Laboratories - Czech branch
• SGP STANDARD (Sdružení technické normalizace)coreOthersTechnical normalization association for rubber and plastics industry - ITC serves as secretariat and key participant
• SCOV (Sdružení certifikačních orgánů pro certifikaci výrobků)minorOthersAssociation of certification bodies for product certification
• SČZL (Sdružení českých zkušeben a laboratoří)minorOthersAssociation of Czech testing laboratories - co-located at ITC Zlín address
• Sdružení pro hračku a hruminorOthersAssociation for toys and play - supports toy testing and certification services
• Svaz podnikatelů ve stavebnictvíminorOthersConstruction industry employers association
• Svaz průmyslu a dopravy ČRminorOthersCzech Industry and Transport Confederation - major industrial federation
• SZV (Svaz zkušeben pro výstavbu)minorOthersAssociation of testing laboratories for construction
• ČKAIT (Česká komora autorizovaných inženýrů a techniků činných ve výstavbě)minorOthersCzech Chamber of Authorized Engineers and Technicians in Construction
• Volkswagen AGcoreOthersITC became a certified laboratory services provider for Volkswagen, enabling automotive testing and certification for automotive industry clients
• International Representation Partners (18+ countries)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerBilateral commercial representation agreements in Armenia, Belarus, Brazil, China, India, Israel, South Korea, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Pakistan, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Turkey, and Ukraine for international business development
• CEBIA-TechminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for HVAC systems measurement according to PHI (Passive House Institute) standards - joint service offering for building energy efficiency testing

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bureau Veritas: Global TIC firm covering construction products (CE marking), industrial testing, automotive, and ISO management systems — competes for the same European manufacturer accounts as ITC.
• Intertek: Global TIC provider with comparable product safety testing, EMC/LVD, textile, toy, and CE marking services — direct overlap with ITC's mid-European manufacturing customer base.
• TÜV Rheinland: Major international TIC provider with comparable product testing, EMC/LVD, PPE, medical device, and ISO management system certification offerings; competes for the same European manufacturing clients as ITC.
• TÜV SÜD: Global TIC giant offering testing, certification, and inspection across automotive, construction, medical devices, and product safety — overlapping directly with ITC's portfolio but at much larger scale and global reach.
• SGS: World's largest TIC company offering product testing, EMC, automotive, construction, and certification services with global coverage — directly comparable to ITC's end-to-end TIC portfolio.
• DEKRA: Germany-based TIC leader with strong automotive testing heritage (similar to ITC's VW certification focus), plus product testing and certification — a direct comparability on automotive and CE marking services.

Direct peers

• Eurofins Scientific: European testing laboratory network with strong presence in analytical chemistry, microbiology, and product safety testing — directly overlaps with ITC's chemical/physical and hygiene laboratory services.
• Element Materials Technology: Specialized materials and product testing group offering fire testing, EMC, and construction product certification — competes directly with ITC's construction and fire laboratory services.
• Applus+ IDIADA: Automotive-focused testing and certification group with comparable automotive component testing and homologation services; competes for the same automotive OEM and Tier-1 supplier accounts as ITC.

Emerging players

• Building Research Establishment (BRE): UK-based construction product testing and certification body offering fire testing, CE marking, and EOTA-aligned services — partial overlap with ITC's construction testing and TAB capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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