TÜV AUSTRIA BELGIUM nv

What TÜV AUSTRIA BELGIUM nv does

TÜV AUSTRIA Belgium nv is a Brussels-area (Kraainem) Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) services company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of TÜV AUSTRIA HOLDING AG, the Austrian TIC group founded in Vienna in 1872. Founded in 2017 and built on the 2018 acquisition of Belgian materials-engineering firm METALogic (formally rebranded to TÜV AUSTRIA Belgium in 2023–2025), the entity operates from offices in Brecht, Rotselaar, and Kontich with 13 employees in Belgium, drawing on the parent group's network of more than 60 companies across 40 countries and 4,000+ staff.

The company's service portfolio spans four pillars: (1) Asset Integrity, including non-destructive testing methods (Eddy Current, Acoustic Emission at ISO 9712 Level 3, Phased Array UT, TOFD, Radiographic, IRIS), Fitness for Service assessments under API 579/ASME FFS-1, risk-based inspection, and the proprietary 3DL Scan technology (0.05 mm resolution, 40 µm accuracy); (2) Sustainability Solutions, covering the OK Compost, OK Recycled, OK biobased certification marks, ISO 14064/14067 carbon footprint verification, CBAM, EU ETS, EMAS, and the LONGTIME® Label via a 2026 partnership with Ethikis; (3) Digital Intelligence, anchored on the tami digital platform with mobile apps for certificate verification, alongside data protection and OSINT services; and (4) Training through the TÜV AUSTRIA Academy, which offers 2,400+ courses and reported 22,000+ annual course participants at the group level.

The business model is enterprise B2B professional services sold via direct field sales to industrial, automotive, municipal, and trade clients, with quote-based pricing on multi-year contracts; the entity holds EN ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation from BELAC, giving its reports and certificates international recognition through EA, ILAC, and FALB agreements. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and the parent group is owner-independent with no external shareholders, reinvesting all profits.

Name

TÜV AUSTRIA BELGIUM nv

Legal name

TÜV AUSTRIA HOLDING AG

Website

https://tuv-at.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TÜV AUSTRIA Belgium nv is a Belgian Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) services subsidiary of Austria's TÜV AUSTRIA Group, serving industrial, sustainability, automotive, and municipal clients with non-destructive testing, Fitness for Service assessments, certifications, and training.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Testing, Inspection, Certification & Commissioning (TICx) Technical Services (BPAHAIAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Integrated Management System Certification (Food Safety + Quality/Environment/OHS) (AFALACAI), Third-Party Certification, Code Compliance & Regulatory Inspection (ASME/API/ISO) (EUAEAHAN)

Keywords

• Testing inspection certification
• Non-destructive testing
• Asset integrity management
• Sustainability certification
• Fitness for service

Headquarters

HQ city

Vienna

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Testing Services: ISO 17025 accredited laboratory testing services including corrosion testing, salt spray tests, coating thickness measurements, adhesion tests, and environmental simulation testing for industrial materials and products.
2. Inspection Services: Non-destructive testing, fitness for service assessments, damage analysis, and quality inspection services for industrial assets, pressure equipment, and infrastructure.
3. Certification Services: System certification, product certification, person certification, and verification of conformity services including OK Compost, OK Recycled, OK biobased certifications.
4. Training Services: The TÜV AUSTRIA Academy offers more than 2,400 practical courses for continuing education goals through classroom and digital formats.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

TÜV AUSTRIA BELGIUM nv is a Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) service provider operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of TÜV AUSTRIA HOLDING AG. The company delivers asset integrity services (non-destructive testing, fitness for service assessments, risk-based inspection, corrosion monitoring), sustainability certifications (OK Compost, OK Recycled, OK biobased, carbon footprint verification), management system certifications (ISO 27001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001), and training programs through the TÜV AUSTRIA Academy with over 2,400 courses.

Product overview

TÜV AUSTRIA Belgium operates as a Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) company offering an integrated portfolio of services organized around four main pillars: Asset Integrity (including advanced NDT, Fitness for Service, and risk-based inspection), Sustainability Solutions (Green Action Services, OK Compost, OK Recycled, OK biobased, and Carbon Footprint tools via tami digital platform), Digital Intelligence (tami digital enabler platform, Data Protection, OSINT, and penetration testing), and Training (TÜV AUSTRIA Academy with 2,400+ courses). The company, formerly METALogic, provides materials engineering, contract research, corrosion monitoring, and environmental simulation testing alongside traditional certification services. The tami digital platform serves as the central gateway for customers to access certificates, inspection logs, and services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• tami: Digital enabler platform by TÜV AUSTRIA that helps customers find solutions, check certificates, and access TÜV AUSTRIA services digitally.
• OKcert

Products and services

• Asset Integrity Services Comprehensive inspection and integrity management services including Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), Fitness for Service assessments, and risk-based inspection for industrial clients in manufacturing, chemical processing, energy, and heavy industries.
• Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Advanced NDT methods including Eddy Current Testing, Acoustic Emission Testing, Phased Array UT, TOFD, Radiographic Inspection, and Tangential Eddy Current Array for detecting defects in industrial assets without causing damage.
• Fitness for Service (FFS) Assessment Quantitative engineering evaluation based on API 579/ASME FFS-1 standards to demonstrate structural integrity of in-service components containing flaws or damage. Offers Level 1, 2, and 3 assessments using FEA where required.
• 3DL Scan Technology State-of-the-art 3D surface damage measurement technology with 0.05mm spatial resolution and 40µm accuracy. Handheld, self-positioning scanner for corrosion and damage assessment.
• Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) Risk-based inspection methodology for industrial assets optimizing maintenance schedules based on risk assessment.
• Green Action Services Comprehensive sustainability portfolio with six strategic pillars: Product certification, Management Systems, Greenhouse Gases, EU Regulations, Reporting, and Digital Platforms.
• OK Compost Certification Certification for compostable products including OK compost HOME and OK compost INDUSTRIAL standards managed by TÜV AUSTRIA Belgium.
• OK Recycled Certification Certification verifying recycled content in products according to EN 15343 standard.
• OK biobased Certification Certification for biobased products verifying renewable material content.
• LONGTIME Label European independent label promoting durable, repairable, and trustworthy consumer products. Partnership with Ethikis.
• Acoustic Emission Testing Non-destructive testing method achieving Level 3 certification (AT3) in accordance with ISO 9712 for detecting defects in materials such as industrial tanks and pressure equipment.
• Corrosion Monitoring Real-time corrosion monitoring using LPR (Linear Polarization Resistance), ER (Electrical Resistance), EFM (Electrochemical Frequency Modulation), and EN (Electrochemical Noise) techniques for proactive asset management.
• Environmental Simulation Testing Laboratory testing for product durability including salt spray tests, cyclic corrosion tests, condensation tests, and climate chamber exposure under ISO 17025 accredited BELAC scope.
• RISE - Remote Inspection System Edge Remote inspection system for field assessments using Edge computing technology, recognized with the Digital Innovation Award in Antwerp, Belgium in 2025.
• TÜV AUSTRIA Academy Training Training provider offering more than 2,400 practical courses for continuing education goals. Austria's No. 1 seminar provider (2024) and ranked among Austria's best continuing education programmes (2023).
• Autoclave Testing HPHT (High Pressure High Temperature) corrosion testing in controlled autoclave conditions.
• Contract Research Custom research for materials, coatings, and materials degradation including VLAIO-funded innovation projects. Formerly offered as METALogic services.
• Due Diligence Check Verification of compliance with administrative requirements and construction/engineering law regulations, including licensing situation, conditions, and legal requirements assessment.
• ISO 27001 Certification Information Security Management System certification according to ISO 27001 standard.
• tami Digital Platform TÜV AUSTRIA's digital enabler platform providing online access to certificates, inspection logs, and services. Features QR code scanning via mobile app for verification and digital certificate validation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 92% customer satisfaction rate across the TÜV AUSTRIA Group
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• EthikiscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026TÜV AUSTRIA Belgium partnered with Ethikis for the LONGTIME® Label - Europe's independent label dedicated to promoting durable, repairable, and trustworthy consumer products. This collaboration advances sustainable product design and empowers consumers to make informed choices.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Intertek: Intertek is a London-listed global TIC firm with major exposure to consumer products, commodities, and industrial testing/inspection. It overlaps with TÜV AUSTRIA Belgium on materials testing, corrosion analysis, environmental simulation, and product certification.
• Kiwa: Kiwa is a Dutch-headquartered TIC firm (owned by SHV Holdings) specializing in water, gas, energy, and fire-safety testing, inspection, and certification. It competes with TÜV AUSTRIA Belgium on BENELUX-based certification, ESG/sustainability verification, and training services.
• Applus+ (Applus Services): Applus+ is a Barcelona-listed global TIC group with strong energy-and-industries, IDIADA automotive, and laboratories divisions. Its NDT, RBI, and FFS service portfolio directly mirrors TÜV AUSTRIA Belgium's asset-integrity offering for refineries, pipelines, and pressure equipment.
• TÜV Rheinland: TÜV Rheinland is a German-headquartered global TIC firm providing testing, inspection, and certification services across industrial, mobility, products, and life-safety sectors. It is the largest TÜV brand and competes head-to-head with TÜV AUSTRIA Belgium on industrial NDT, certification, and sustainability verification.
• SGS SA: SGS is a Geneva-headquartered publicly listed global TIC giant with operations spanning natural resources, industrial, consumer goods, and environmental testing. It directly competes with TÜV AUSTRIA Belgium on industrial NDT, materials testing, and sustainability/ESG verification.
• Bureau Veritas: Bureau Veritas is a Paris-listed global TIC leader with deep exposure to marine, offshore, energy, construction, and commodities inspection. It competes directly with TÜV AUSTRIA Belgium on industrial asset integrity, FFS assessments, and environmental certification work across European industrial clients.
• TÜV SÜD: TÜV SÜD is a German-headquartered global TIC group offering testing, inspection, certification, and training across industrial, mobility, and real-estate sectors. It is one of TÜV AUSTRIA Belgium's closest direct competitors, sharing the TÜV brand heritage and offering directly overlapping asset integrity, NDT, sustainability certification, and academy services.
• RINA (Registro Italiano Navale): RINA is an Italian-headquartered global TIC group providing certification, energy, marine, infrastructure, and industrial testing services. It overlaps with TÜV AUSTRIA Belgium on materials engineering, ISO 17025 testing, and ISO management-system certification across European industrial clients.
• DEKRA: DEKRA is a German-headquartered, unlisted global TIC organization specializing in vehicle inspection, industrial testing, certification, and training. It competes with TÜV AUSTRIA Belgium on automotive testing, EMC, NDT, and Academy/training services.

Broad incumbents

• Eurofins Scientific: Eurofins is a Luxembourg-headquartered publicly listed global testing-services giant focused primarily on food, pharmaceutical, environmental, and clinical laboratory testing. While not a direct asset-integrity competitor, it overlaps with TÜV AUSTRIA Belgium on environmental, materials, and corrosion laboratory testing capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/TUEVAUSTRIA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/t%C3%BCv-austria-belgium-nv
• Instagraminstagram.com/tuevaustria

Compliance19 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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