CATARC Europe Testing and Certification GmbH

What CATARC Europe Testing and Certification GmbH does

CATARC Europe Testing and Certification GmbH is a German private limited company (GmbH) established in February 2019 in Erding, Bayern, and 100% owned by China Automotive Technology & Research Center Ltd (CATARC). The company functions as CATARC's European bridgehead, providing automotive testing and certification services that enable European manufacturers and suppliers to access the Chinese market (via CCC certification) and assist Chinese automotive companies in obtaining European (ECE/E-mark) and other global certifications. Its core offerings comprise Testing Services, CCC Certification and Self-Declaration, Voluntary Certification, ECE/E-mark one-stop services, Global Certification, Audit Support, and Consulting and Training.

Technologically, the entity operates a European testing laboratory — the first CATARC lab outside China — currently covering automotive lighting and interior trimming devices, with planned expansion to ECE, VSTD (Taiwan), and CMVR (India) scopes. The parent division's broader technical capabilities span vehicle crash testing (40,000 m² lab with 8 runways, 0°–180° collision testing), emission testing (200M+ CNY investment), new energy vehicle testing (power battery, electric motor, charging components, fuel cell), and intelligent connected vehicle testing (VIL/HIL/SIL simulation, V2X, EMC). The company co-approves across C-NCAP, ASEAN NCAP, and Euro NCAP protocols and is CNCA-designated for brake lining certification.

CATARC Europe operates a sales-led, professional services GTM targeting European automotive manufacturers, Chinese automotive companies, and specialized segments (NEV and ICV). Revenue is generated through quote-based testing, certification, and consulting engagements, with no publicly disclosed pricing. Distribution is supplemented through a network of strategic partnerships with TÜV SÜD, TÜV Rheinland, Applus+ IDIADA, SGS, VDA, and global bodies (NHTSA, AMECA, NAMI, ICAT). The company serves enterprise clients across more than 20 countries spanning Europe, Southeast Asia, Gulf, East Asia, South Asia, Oceania, North America, and Latin America.

Name

CATARC Europe Testing and Certification GmbH

Legal name

CATARC Europe Testing and Certification GmbH

Website

https://europe.catarctc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CATARC Europe Testing and Certification GmbH is a German subsidiary of CATARC providing automotive testing, CCC, and ECE certification services that bridge European automotive manufacturers with the Chinese market and vice versa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Testing and Certification Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Standards, Metrology & Accreditation Bodies (BPAIAOAC)

Keywords

• Automotive certification services
• Vehicle type approval
• CCC compliance testing
• Emission testing services
• Crash safety testing

Headquarters

HQ city

Erding

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Testing Services: Provides all testing services in the Catalog for Chinese certification, including testing for automotive lighting and interior trimming devices, vehicle testing, crash testing, emission testing, ICV testing, and new energy testing.
2. CCC Certification Services: CCC related agency services including mandatory certification for vehicles, tires, child restraint systems, safety belts, lighting devices, and more. Also provides CCC Self-Declaration services.
3. ECE/E-mark Certification: One-stop service for E/e-mark certification for cars, motorcycles and components to enter European market through cooperation with TÜV Süd, TÜV Rheinland, IDIADA, SRI, SGS and VDA.
4. Voluntary Certification: Exclusive overseas certification agency services including China Eco-Car Assessment Programme (China-ECAP), low carbon product certification, functional safety certification.
5. Global Certification: Facilitates cooperation between certifications and testing institutions for US DOT/EPA, Russian GOST, Gulf GCC, Taiwan, Australian ADR, Indian, and Southeast Asia certifications.
6. Audit Support and Consulting: Factory inspection services with accredited auditors based in Germany, technical and regulatory consulting services, and training seminars on CCC and other certifications.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CATARC Europe Testing and Certification GmbH provides automotive testing, certification, and consulting services to vehicle manufacturers and component suppliers, serving as the European bridgehead of CATARC (China Automotive Technology & Research Center). The company offers a portfolio of services covering CCC certification, CCC self-declaration, voluntary certification, ECE type approval, global certification, audit support, and consulting and training, along with testing capabilities spanning vehicle testing, emission testing, crash testing, component testing, new energy vehicle testing, and intelligent connected vehicle (ICV) testing.

Product overview

CATARC Europe Testing and Certification GmbH offers a comprehensive portfolio of automotive testing and certification services as a bridgehead for CATARC's international business. The core offerings include Testing Services, CCC Certification, CCC Self-Declaration, Voluntary Certification, ECE Certification, Global Certification, Audit Support, and Consulting and Training. The company operates the first European Testing Laboratory for automotive lighting and interior trimming devices, with testing capabilities spanning Vehicle Testing, Emission Testing, Vehicle Crash Testing, Vehicle Component Testing, New Energy Testing, and Intelligent Connected Vehicle (ICV) Testing. Certification services include C-NCAP, Euro NCAP, and various voluntary certifications such as CATARC Mark and China-ECAP. The testing infrastructure includes facilities for simulation testing (VIL, HIL, SIL), on-road testing, and comprehensive ICV road test sites.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vehicle Testing Comprehensive testing services for whole vehicles including performance, durability, and regulatory compliance verification, targeting automotive manufacturers seeking type approval and homologation evidence.
• Emission Testing Testing of vehicle exhaust and evaporative emissions to verify compliance with applicable regulatory standards, serving automotive manufacturers and component suppliers requiring emission homologation evidence.
• Vehicle Crash Testing Crash safety testing services to evaluate occupant protection and vehicle structural integrity, supporting manufacturers seeking safety homologation and certification evidence.
• Vehicle Component Testing Testing of individual vehicle components and parts for quality, durability, and regulatory compliance, serving Tier-1 and Tier-2 automotive suppliers requiring component-level certification.
• New Energy Testing Testing services specifically designed for new energy vehicles, including battery electric and hybrid powertrains, addressing the regulatory and safety requirements of electrified vehicles.
• ICV Testing Testing services for Intelligent Connected Vehicles (ICV), covering autonomous driving functions, connected car technologies, and related regulatory compliance requirements.
• CCC Certification China Compulsory Certification services supporting automotive manufacturers and component suppliers in obtaining CCC certification required for products entering the Chinese market.
• CCC Self-Declaration Self-declaration services supporting CCC certification pathways that allow manufacturers to attest product compliance under applicable self-declaration rules.
• Voluntary Certification Voluntary product certification services for automotive products beyond mandatory regulatory requirements, supporting manufacturers seeking third-party validation of quality or performance.
• ECE Certification Economic Commission for Europe (ECE) type approval certification services supporting manufacturers seeking regulatory approval to place vehicles and components on European and related markets.
• Global Certification Certification services for automotive products intended for various global markets, supporting manufacturers seeking coordinated multi-jurisdiction regulatory approvals.
• Audit Support Audit support services assisting manufacturers through factory audits and certification body inspections required as part of the certification process.
• Consulting and Training Consulting and training services covering automotive certification, homologation strategy, and regulatory compliance, targeted at automotive manufacturers and component suppliers.

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IAMTS (International Alliance for Mobility Testing and Standardization)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 August 2019CATARC serves as highest representative in Asia Pacific for IAMTS, which provides broader ecological platform to global ICV industry development. CATARC hosted the 2nd IAMTS Workshop in Tianjin with over 20 representatives from member organizations.
• SAE InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 August 2019IAMTS member representing global automotive standards organization. SAE International Global Product Director John W. Tintinalli attended IAMTS workshop.
• AVL ListcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 August 2019IAMTS member - major automotive testing and simulation technology provider. AVL List Group Corporate Strategy Vice President Georg List attended IAMTS workshop.
• TÜV SÜDcoreTechnology or IntegrationCooperation agreement for E/e-mark certification services. TÜV SÜD is a major European certification authority providing testing and certification support for automotive products entering European market.
• TÜV RheinlandcoreTechnology or IntegrationCooperation agreement for E/e-mark certification services. Major European certification authority for automotive testing and certification.
• Applus+ IDIADAcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnical support partner for Euro NCAP accreditation. Provided technical assistance during the review process for CATARC's Euro NCAP co-approval.
• NHTSAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation with NHTSA for US DOT/EPA certification including FMVSS testing capacity.
• AMECAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation partner for US certification requirements.
• NAMIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRussian certification partner - laboratory accredited by NAMI for GOST (GLONASS) testing.
• ICAT (India)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFramework agreement for Indian certification support.
• Huawei Software Technologies Co., Ltd.minorOthersInfrastructure provider for data hosting in China. CATARC Europe's personal data is hosted and processed by Huawei Public Cloud with Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) in compliance with GDPR.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights10 records

Broad incumbents

• HORIBA: Japanese-headquartered automotive test equipment and laboratory services provider with strong emissions, powertrain and driveline testing capabilities. Comparable as a broader incumbent in vehicle and powertrain testing that CATARC Europe's customers also engage for emissions and NEV validation.
• SGS: World's largest testing, inspection and certification company, with a significant automotive practice covering homologation, EMC, materials and component testing. Comparable because it is a CATARC Europe partner and a broader incumbent in the same automotive TIC market.
• Bureau Veritas: Global TIC conglomerate providing automotive testing, homologation and supply-chain certification across Europe, China, and emerging markets. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering the same combination of E/e-mark support, component testing and CCC-related services that CATARC Europe addresses.
• DEKRA: Global TIC incumbent with extensive automotive testing, homologation and certification operations in Europe and Asia. Comparable as a broader incumbent offering E/e-mark, CCC support, and automotive homologation services across multiple regions.

Direct peers

• Applus+ IDIADA: Spanish-headquartered specialist in vehicle engineering, full-scale crash testing, and Euro NCAP / global NCAP test execution. Closest direct peer on advanced vehicle testing capability and is also a named CATARC Europe technical partner.
• TÜV Rheinland: Global TIC group with a deep automotive homologation and E/e-mark practice. Comparable to CATARC Europe as both a competitor and partner for European type approval, and a key provider of CCC consulting services for OEMs outside China.
• TÜV SÜD: One of the largest global automotive testing, inspection and certification (TIC) players. Directly comparable because it is a core CATARC Europe partner for E/e-mark certification while also serving the same European OEM and Tier-1 customer base for homologation, EMC, crash and functional safety testing.
• UTAC: French automotive testing laboratory group offering homologation, crash, EMC, powertrain, and ADAS test services. Comparable because it competes for the same European E/e-mark, Euro NCAP, and OEM engineering validation work that CATARC Europe targets.

Emerging players

• AVL List: Austria-based provider of powertrain, e-mobility and ADAS/connected-vehicle development and testing services. Comparable as an emerging player in the ICV and NEV testing space, and a fellow IAMTS member that CATARC Europe engages at industry workshops.

Others

• China Certification & Accreditation Administration (CNCA): Chinese governmental regulator that oversees compulsory certification including CCC. Relevant as the regulator that has designated CATARC as certification authority for brake linings, shaping the CCC market access that CATARC Europe monetizes for European suppliers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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