MTM Association for Standards and Research

What MTM Association for Standards and Research does

MTM Association for Standards and Research (MTM ASSOCIATION e. V.) is a Hamburg-headquartered, German-registered industry association (eingetragener Verein) that develops, maintains, and disseminates the MTM (Methods-Time Measurement) process language — a globally codified standard for the design and ergonomic evaluation of human work. The core technology stack comprises a family of proprietary process building block systems (MTM-1, MTM-2, MTM-UAS, MTM-SD, MTM-HWD, MTM-LOG, MTM-MEK, MTM-OS, MTM-VI, MTM-Easy), the EAWS ergonomic assessment procedure, and the TiCon software suite, all anchored by the MTM Institute's research function. Commercial offerings are organized across four operating units: MTM Academy (certified training in e-learning, webinar, classroom, and hybrid formats), MTM SOLUTIONS GmbH (consulting for enterprise implementation of MTM-PRIME and MTM-Easy), the One-MTM partner network (global distribution and local 1st-level support including China and Europe), and TiCon software licensing.

Revenue mechanics are multi-stream: per-participant course fees (EUR 200 for students up to EUR 2,500 for EAWS Instructor training), enterprise consulting engagements via MTM SOLUTIONS GmbH, software licensing for TiCon, and member dues from approximately 240 member companies, supplemented by publication sales. Customer base spans tier-1 automotive and industrial manufacturers (BMW Group, Mercedes-Benz AG, Audi AG, Schaeffler, Robert Bosch, DEHN), SMEs via the MTM-Easy tier, universities via a ~20-year-old student program, and occupational safety professionals. Go-to-market combines enterprise field sales for in-house training and consulting, self-serve e-learning for individuals and SMBs, and channel-partner distribution through the One-MTM network. The organization holds no external funding rounds, operates with a small core team, and is governed by a Board of Directors (Chairman Martin Haselhuhn; Deputy Chairmen Michel Isermann and Dr. Johannes Wrehde) with PD Dr. Peter Kuhlang as CEO since January 1, 2021.

Name

MTM Association for Standards and Research

Legal name

MTM ASSOCIATION e. V.

Website

https://mtm.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

MTM Association for Standards and Research is a Hamburg-based industry association that develops and disseminates the MTM process language — a codified global standard for work design, target-time setting, and ergonomic evaluation — through training, consulting, software, and a worldwide partner network serving automotive, manufacturing, and SME customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Engineering & Work Measurement Standards

NAICS

Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690), Scientific Research and Development Services (5417), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Vertical/Industry-Specific LMS (e.g., Healthcare, Safety, Aviation, Government) (EDAFAAAM)

Keywords

• Work measurement standards
• Process building block systems
• Ergonomic assessment services
• Industrial engineering training
• Productivity consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Des Plaines

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Training Services: Revenue from certified training courses including public training, in-house corporate training, and e-learning courses. Training covers MTM process building block systems, EAWS, and related methodologies. Fees vary by course type and format, with pricing for public courses starting at EUR 200 for students and EUR 2,100 for professional courses.
2. Consulting Services: Consulting services for implementation of MTM and MTM-PRIME to improve productivity and competitiveness of enterprises. More than 500 globally operating companies use consulting services.
3. Software Licensing: TiCon software solutions for MTM application and ergonomic evaluation are offered as certified software.
4. Physical Product Sales: Sale of publications, training materials, and physical products with minimum order value of 10 EUR.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

MTM Association develops and disseminates the MTM (Methods-Time Measurement) process language — a globally accepted standard for designing and ergonomically evaluating human work — delivered through certified training courses (MTM Academy), consulting for productivity and competitiveness (MTM-PRIME / MTM-Easy / Deutsche MTM-Gesellschaft), certified TiCon software for standardized target times and ergonomic evaluation, and credentialed qualifications (Blue Card / Green Card). It operates the One-MTM global partner network and the MTM Institute for research and standards development.

Product overview

MTM Association for Standards and Research is a membership-based organization (approximately 240 member companies) offering a comprehensive portfolio of productivity and ergonomics solutions centered on the MTM (Methods-Time Measurement) process language. The core offering consists of multiple process building block systems (MTM-1, MTM-2, MTM-UAS, MTM-SD, MTM-HWD, MTM-Logistics, MTM-MEK) and the EAWS ergonomic assessment system, all supported by TiCon software. Training is delivered through the MTM Academy via multiple formats: e-learning, webinars, classroom, and hybrid formats. Certifications include MTM-Practitioner (Blue Card) and MTM-Instructor (Green Card). The organization provides consulting services through Deutsche MTM-Gesellschaft and maintains the global One-MTM partner network for worldwide qualification and support. Company-specific offerings include C-Values for Mercedes-Benz and BMW Group SD.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MTM Academy: The training division of MTM ASSOCIATION e. V. offering certified MTM training courses as e-learning and face-to-face training through public, in-house, and webinar formats.
• MTM Institute
• One-MTM
• MTM SOLUTIONS GmbH

Products and services

• MTM Standard (Methods-Time Measurement Process Language) Internationally recognized methodology standard for the efficient and ergonomic design of human work, enabling corporations to standardize productivity worldwide across all production sites.
• MTM-1 Process Building Block System & Training Foundational MTM process building block system and accompanying certified training for modeling processes in mass production with the highest process resolution.
• MTM-UAS (Universal Analyzing System) Training World's most frequently used MTM process building block system and certified training for batch production, characterized by few building blocks and high application speed.
• MTM-Easy Simplified MTM-based solution designed for small and medium-sized enterprises to access MTM productivity know-how and benefit from standardized work design.
• MTM-PRIME Expert system used by large companies worldwide to maintain and improve competitiveness through structured MTM-based process improvement.
• TiCon / TiCon for Web Software MTM-certified software solution for determining standardized target times and ergonomic evaluation of workstations, ranging from individual one-off production through to mass production, available in desktop and web versions.
• MTM Consulting (Deutsche MTM-Gesellschaft / MTM SOLUTIONS GmbH) Consulting engagements delivered by MTM experts for the implementation of MTM-PRIME and related productivity programs, used by more than 500 globally operating companies to improve competitiveness.
• MTM Academy Certified Training Courses Certified MTM training courses covering all MTM process building block systems, EAWS, ProKon and related methodologies, delivered via e-learning, webinars, classroom and hybrid formats as public, in-house and student programs.
• MTM-Practitioner (Blue Card) & MTM-Instructor (Green Card) Certifications Credentialed qualifications internationally acknowledging expertise in MTM (Blue Card for Practitioners, Green Card for Instructors), with corresponding wallet-app digital availability.
• EAWS (Ergonomic Assessment Worksheet) Training & Practitioner Certification Procedure and training for assessing physical stress in volume and series production, providing risk scores across posture, action forces, manual load handling, extra points and repetitive upper-extremity loads; includes EAWS-Practitioner qualification.
• ProKon (Production-oriented Construction) MTM-based method and training for analyzing and evaluating constructive solutions with respect to their ease of assembly in both manual and automated contexts, including ergonomic design information.
• C-Values (Mercedes-Benz Planned Time Values) Company-specific training qualifying professionals to apply Mercedes-Benz planned time values (C-Values) within Mercedes-Benz Group AG plants.
• BMW Group SD (Standard Data) BMW Group Standard Data training covering BMW SD master data, multiple purpose data and logistics values for modeling quantity and series production processes.
• MTM for Students Academic Program Discounted academic MTM qualification program comprising MTM-1 Base and MTM-UAS training for enrolled university students worldwide.
• Workshops (Intro to MTM, Basics of Ergonomics, Process Architecture) Customer-specific workshops covering Introduction to MTM, Basics of Ergonomics and Process Architecture, delivered as in-house training or selected public workshops.
• Free Trial Courses (German / English / Spanish taster modules) 30-day free-access taster modules of MTM-1 Base and MTM-UAS learning content available in German, English and Spanish for prospective customers before committing to full programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 500 globally operating companies use MTM services for productivity improvement
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• One-MTM Partner NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe One-MTM partner network is a global distribution network providing local MTM training, certification, and support services. Partners include regional organizations like Fondazione Ergo and cover markets including China (MTM/IE China regional group). The network ensures uniform handling of MTM qualifications worldwide and provides first-level support for local MTM and EAWS practitioners.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Kaizen Institute: Global consulting and training organization focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence. Comparable in that it sells certified training and enterprise consulting aimed at improving manufacturing productivity, though its methodology (Kaizen/Lean) differs from MTM.
• Lean Enterprise Institute: US-based nonprofit that disseminates lean thinking through training, certification, and conferences to manufacturers. Comparable as a methodology-driven training and consulting body, but focused on Lean rather than work-design standards.

Direct peers

• REFA-Institut: German work-design standards and training association offering its own methodology, certification courses, and industrial-engineering consulting. Most directly comparable to MTM Association as a Germany-based standards/training body serving manufacturers with proprietary work-design methodologies.

Broad incumbents

• VDI (Verein Deutscher Ingenieure): Germany's largest engineering association, offering standards, certifications, and training across industrial engineering. Comparable as a broad German technical-standards body with training and certification offerings that overlap with MTM's positioning, though it is far larger and more diversified.
• IISE (Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers): US-based professional society for industrial engineers offering training, certification, and publications. Comparable as the international professional home of industrial engineering that overlaps with MTM's industrial-engineering practitioner audience, though it operates at far greater scale and breadth.
• TÜV SÜD: Global testing, inspection, and certification organization. Comparable in the certification and training delivery model (especially for regulated assessments like EAWS), though it operates across many domains beyond work design.

Others

• DGQ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Qualität): German quality management association offering training, certifications, and publications to industry. Comparable as a Germany-headquartered association delivering certification-style training programs to manufacturers, although its focus is broader quality rather than work measurement.
• ASCM (Association for Supply Chain Management): US-based association (formerly APICS) offering production, supply-chain, and operations certifications and training. Comparable as a globally recognized certifications body serving industrial/operations professionals, though covering supply chain rather than work design.

Regional players

• Fondazione Ergo: Italian MTM partner organization within the One-MTM network. Comparable as a regional MTM licensee delivering training and consulting using the same MTM methodology in a specific national market.
• International MTM Association (IMTA / MTM-US): Regional MTM-affiliated body that historically coordinated MTM usage outside Europe (US and Americas). Comparable in that it propagates the same MTM standard and methodology regionally, but it has had limited recent activity and a narrower geographic mandate than the Hamburg-based association.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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