German Automotive Business

What German Automotive Business does

GAB (German Automotive Business), operating through its parent entity GAB Europe GmbH, is a private professional services firm headquartered in Forstern, Germany, founded in 2012 to implement German automotive quality standards globally. The company is the official authorized training and examination partner of VDA QMC (Quality Management Center of the German Association of the Automotive Industry), authorized to deliver and certify against VDA 6.3, 6.7, 6.8, VDA 2, VDA 19.1, and VDA 19.2 standards. Since 2019, GAB has additionally operated as an ISO/IEC 17024 accredited training body. Its core technology stack is the combination of authorized training delivery (instructor-led, online, and in-house formats), a digital examination infrastructure via ThinkExam, and a multilingual content library spanning VDA, IATF 16949, TISAX, ASQMS, ISO 45001/50001/27001, and OEM-specific programs for Mercedes-Benz and BMW.

The company operates across 12 countries through 8 wholly-owned regional subsidiaries and 4 partner offices, delivering training in 10 languages with more than 5,000 cumulative training sessions and 75,000 participants trained. The business model is fee-based professional services: per-seat course pricing ranging from 400 EUR to 2,900 USD, regional pricing variations in USD and THB, with a recurring Supplier Academy engagement for a leading German OEM running continuously since 2016. Customer base spans automotive OEMs (Mercedes-Benz, BMW, VW, Bosch, Siemens, Continental, Valeo, Mahle, Magna, Dräxlmaier, Faurecia), tier-1/2 suppliers, adjacent industrial firms (Airbus, Osram, Autoliv, Lumileds), and certification bodies (TÜV Nord, TÜV Süd). GAB is privately held with 11–50 employees, no disclosed external funding, and managed by Thomas Junggeburth.

Name

German Automotive Business

Legal name

GAB Europe GmbH

Website

https://gab-global.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

GAB is a German professional services firm founded in 2012 that delivers authorized VDA QMC training, certification examinations, and quality management consulting for automotive OEMs and tiered suppliers across 12 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Training and Certification Services

NAICS

Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Quality, Process Improvement & Lean/Six Sigma Certifications (EDAAANAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Statistical Process Control (SPC) & Measurement Systems (MSA/Gage R&R) (EDABAKAF)

Keywords

• Automotive quality training
• VDA standards certification
• Process auditor training
• Supplier quality management
• Automotive compliance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Forstern

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Training and Certification Services: GAB generates revenue through fee-based training courses and certification examinations. Pricing varies by training type (qualification training, examinations, workshops), duration, and location (in-person vs. online). The company also runs a Supplier Academy for a leading German OEM since 2016, providing recurring professional services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

GAB delivers authorized training, certification examinations, and management services for German automotive industry standards, principally VDA standards (VDA 6.3, 6.7, 6.8, 2, 19.1, 19.2). As an official partner of VDA QMC and an ISO/IEC 17024 accredited training body, the company qualifies process auditors, certifies supplier quality professionals, and supports OEMs and tier suppliers with supplier audit, 8D evaluation, and potential analysis services across 12 countries.

Product overview

GAB (German Automotive Business) operates as a training and certification services company, not a software product company. The offering consists of instructor-led training programs and certification examination services delivered both in-person and online. The core portfolio centers on VDA (German Association of the Automotive Industry) standard training and certification courses—specifically VDA 6.3, VDA 6.7, and VDA 6.8 for process auditing—alongside a Supplier Academy operated for a major German OEM since 2016. Supporting services include Management Services modules for supplier audit management, supplier evaluation (8D, potential analysis), and regression management. The training catalog extends to automotive core tools, technical cleanliness (VDA 19.1/19.2), product safety (PSCR), customer-specific requirements for Mercedes-Benz and BMW, IATF 16949, TISAX/ISA, and various ISO management system auditor trainings. The company functions as an ISO 17024 accredited training body offering courses in 10+ languages across 12 countries through regional offices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• VDA 6.3 Process Auditor Training & Certification
• VDA 6.7 Training & Certification
• VDA 6.8 Training & Certification
• Supplier Academy
• Management Services for Automotive Suppliers
• Automotive Core Tools Training Two-day training program for process and system auditors covering MLA/APQP, VDA 2/PPAP, FMEA, VDA 5/MSA, SPC, and 8D problem-solving methodologies.
• VDA Volume 19.1/19.2 Technical Cleanliness Training Qualification training for technical cleanliness inspectors and planners in automotive assembly, delivered in partnership with the Fraunhofer Institute.
• Product Safety & Conformity Representative (PSCR) Training Two-day training for automotive personnel on product safety, regulatory compliance, and conformity throughout the product lifecycle.
• IATF 16949 Auditor Training Qualification training for 1st and 2nd party auditors based on the IATF 16949 automotive quality management standard.
• TISAX Assessment Training Training for implementing the VDA ISA framework for TISAX (Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange) assessments used by the automotive industry.
• OEM Customer-Specific Requirements Training (Mercedes-Benz & BMW) Compact training courses on Mercedes-Benz specific standards (MBST, MBN) and BMW customer-specific quality and project management requirements for automotive suppliers.
• ISO Management System Auditor Training (ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO/IEC 27001) Auditor training courses for ISO 45001 occupational health and safety, ISO 50001 energy management, and ISO/IEC 27001:2022 information security management systems.
• VDA 2 / Field Failure Analysis / 8D / ASQMS Auditor Training Specialized training covering VDA Volume 2 Production Process and Product Approval, VDA Field Failure Analysis, 8 Disciplines problem solving, and the four-day ASQMS Automotive Software Quality Management System auditor certification.

Quantifiable outcome

• 75000+ participants trained across global operations
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• VDA QMC (German Association of the Automotive Industry Quality Management Center)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial partnership for all training courses and examinations of the German Association of the Automotive Industry. GAB is authorized to train and examine VDA standards (VDA 6.3, VDA 6.7, VDA 6.8, VDA 2, VDA 19.1, VDA 19.2) in many countries worldwide. This is the core strategic partnership enabling GAB's business operations.
• Leading German OEM (Mercedes-Benz Supplier Academy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2016, GAB has been running the Supplier Academy for a leading German OEM, providing specialized training programs. Since 2019, this relationship expanded with ISO 17024 accreditation.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Intertek: Global TIC group with an automotive practice covering QMS audits, supplier assessments, and related training. Overlaps with GAB's automotive QMS and supplier quality training offerings at global enterprise scale.
• TÜV Nord: Major German TIC provider offering automotive QMS training, IATF 16949 audits, and supplier qualification services. Overlaps with GAB on automotive quality training, but competes across a much wider service portfolio.
• DNV: Global assurance and certification firm offering automotive quality training, IATF 16949 certification, and supply chain services. Comparable in automotive training, with a broader assurance portfolio.
• SGS: World's largest TIC company with automotive training and certification offerings, including IATF 16949 and supplier quality services. Competes with GAB on global automotive training, supported by significantly larger resources.
• Bureau Veritas: Global TIC incumbent with automotive industry services including IATF 16949, VDA-related audits, and supplier quality training. Comparable to GAB in automotive training content but operates across many other verticals.
• TÜV SÜD: Global testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) giant with a substantial automotive training and audit practice (and a current GAB customer). It competes in the same automotive quality training space but as part of a much broader TIC portfolio.
• DEKRA: Global TIC firm with a dedicated automotive division covering vehicle testing, homologation, and supplier audits/training. Competes with GAB on automotive quality training and supplier qualification, scaled much larger.

Emerging players

• Quality-One: Specialist automotive quality training and consulting firm offering core tools, lean, and supplier development training. Comparable in size and focus to GAB, with meaningful overlap in automotive QMS and lean training curricula.

Direct peers

• Omnex: US-based management consulting and training firm focused on automotive QMS, IATF 16949, and core tools training. Closest niche peer to GAB: similarly specialized in automotive quality training content rather than broad-line TIC services.
• DQS: German-headquartered certification body specializing in management system certifications (ISO 9001, IATF 16949) with related auditor training. Closest direct peer to GAB in automotive QMS certification training, though more focused on management system audits than VDA-specific content.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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