What VELOSI Certification does

VELOSI Certification is a testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services brand operating within the Applus+ group, founded in 1982. The company delivers non-destructive testing (NDT), asset integrity management, certification, and engineering consulting services to clients in the oil and gas, marine, infrastructure, power, renewable energy, government, and telecommunications sectors. Within the Applus+ Energy & Industry division, VELOSI operates as a regional entity leveraging a global delivery network spanning more than 60 countries with regional offices across the Middle East, Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Americas, and Africa.

The technology stack centers on proprietary advanced NDT methods including ultrasonic testing (UT), phased array, electromagnetic acoustic transducer (EMAT), guided wave ultrasonics, thermography, and radiation protection. Specialized tools such as RTD RotoScan for automated girth weld inspection, Mapscan for corrosion mapping, RTD IWEX for full-volume precision inspection, Lorus for hard-to-reach areas, RTD INCOTEST and SLOFEC for corrosion detection through insulation and coatings, RTD LNG Scan for large-grain materials, and DTI Trekscan for unpiggable pipelines constitute the differentiated technology base. Supporting this is an Inspection Data Management and Automation platform that maintains permanent electronic inspection records and supports software-driven service delivery.

The business model is professional services-based with quote-based pricing on multi-year enterprise contracts. Revenue is generated through direct enterprise field sales with dedicated account managers, regional offices driving client acquisition, inside sales via website Request-a-Quote, and channel partnerships with certification bodies (DNV) and industry associations (IMCA). Customer concentration is anchored by national oil companies such as ADNOC, ADNOC Gas, and Bunduq in the Middle East, complemented by ship owners, telecom operators, and government entities. Certifications and accreditations (DNV, ADNOC approvals, ENAC OC-I/034, IMCA membership) function as regulatory gatekeepers supporting market access across the service portfolio.

Name

VELOSI Certification

Legal name

Applus+

Website

https://velosi.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

VELOSI Certification is a testing, inspection, and certification services brand within the Applus+ group, delivering non-destructive testing, asset integrity, and certification solutions to oil & gas, marine, infrastructure, and industrial clients across 60+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Testing Laboratories and Services (541380), Engineering Services (541330)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) & Inspection Services (IMAIACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Marine Surveys, Testing & NDT (Thickness Gauging, UT/MPI, Pressure Testing, Commissioning) (TLAHAMAK), Third-Party Certification, Code Compliance & Regulatory Inspection (ASME/API/ISO) (EUAEAHAN), NDT/NDE Inspection Equipment (Ultrasonic, eddy current, radiography, thermography) (IMAGAFAI)

Keywords

• Non-destructive testing
• Inspection and certification
• Asset integrity management
• Marine inspection services
• Energy efficiency auditing

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices14 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 and Inspection Services: Core revenue stream from providing non-destructive testing (NDT), inspection, and verification services across oil and gas, marine, power, and infrastructure sectors. Services include ultrasonic testing, corrosion monitoring, weld inspection, and asset integrity assessments delivered by certified technicians.
2. Certification Services: Third-party certification and verification services including DNV certificates, ADNOC approvals, and conformity assessment services for marine, oil and gas, and industrial equipment.
3. Engineering and Consulting: Technical consulting services including telecom network design, energy efficiency audits, environmental consulting, and geotechnical services for industrial and infrastructure projects.
4. Technical Staffing: Provision of specialized technical personnel including contract recruitment, permanent placement, and payroll services for industrial clients requiring specialized workforce.
5. Supervision and QA/QC: Quality assurance, quality control, and project supervision services for construction and manufacturing projects across multiple industrial sectors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

VELOSI Certification, as part of the Applus+ group, delivers testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services across oil and gas, marine, power, infrastructure, telecommunications, renewable energy, and government sectors. The company provides non-destructive testing (NDT), advanced ultrasonic and phased array inspection, corrosion monitoring, marine hull and vessel surveys, energy efficiency audits, radiation protection, environmental legal compliance (SALEM), and QA/QC services delivered by certified technicians worldwide.

Product overview

Applus+ is a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services operating through a multi-service portfolio approach. The company provides comprehensive solutions across energy efficiency management, marine inspection and NDT services, advanced non-destructive testing (ANDT), inspection data management and automation, environmental legal services (SALEM), telecommunications network services, ultrasonic testing, corrosion monitoring, thermal infrared testing, radiation protection services, and industrial QA/QC services. The Energy Efficiency services assist clients in achieving competitive edge and sustainability through energy audits, turnkey energy management solutions, and implementation of energy-saving projects. Marine services include NDT inspection and maritime certification for vessels and harbour applications. The Advanced NDT division encompasses innovative technologies for asset inspection with minimal operational disruption. SALEM provides environmental, health and safety, quality, and food safety legal compliance services across 50+ countries. Telecommunications services cover network planning, project management, and certification. Core inspection technologies include ultrasonic testing, corrosion monitoring, thermography NDT, and radiation protection services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SALEM: Environmental legal services update system for environmental, health and safety, quality, energy efficiency, and food safety legislation compliance.

Products and services

• Energy Efficiency Services Energy efficiency audit, planning, development of turnkey energy management solutions, and implementation of energy-saving projects for industry and buildings, with ENAC OC-I/034 official accreditation for energy performance assessments.
• Marine Inspection and NDT Services Comprehensive marine non-destructive testing (NDT) inspection and maritime certification services, including technical training and support for vessels, marine structures, and harbour applications; DNV-certified for NDT and Ultrasonic Thickness Measurement.
• Advanced Non-Destructive Testing (ANDT) Wide range of NDT techniques based on innovative technologies to inspect assets for defects with minimal disruption to operations, including ultrasonic testing, phased array, guided wave, EMAT, and automated weld inspection systems.
• Inspection Data Management and Automation Digitally-driven automation of service delivery processes by extensively applying software to operations, including permanent electronic inspection records for future reference and trending.
• SALEM Environmental Legal Services Update service for environmental, health and safety, quality, energy efficiency, and food safety legislation at national and international levels covering more than 50 countries, backed by 25+ years of experience.
• Telecommunications Network Services Telecom network planning, simulation, project management, quality control, network optimization, and certification of radio equipment for fixed and mobile telecommunication networks, with 20+ years of partnership with primary telephone operators.
• Ultrasonic Testing (UT) Services Advanced ultrasonic inspection tools and techniques for non-destructive testing including wall thickness measurements, phased array, guided wave, EMAT, and automated weld inspection systems (RTD RotoScan, RTD Vessel Scan, RTD IWEX, Lorus).
• Corrosion Monitoring Services Ultrasonic corrosion monitoring for mapping material thickness, identifying corrosion variations, and monitoring asset integrity using proprietary and patented methods including Mapscan, RTD INCOTEST, SLOFEC, and EMAT.
• Thermal Infrared Testing (IR) Thermography NDT Infrared thermography testing that detects radiated thermal energy emitted from objects, enabling non-contact thermal performance monitoring and problem identification.
• Radiation Protection Services Inspection, advice and support services for handling radioactive substances and radiation contamination, with over 50 years of experience in radiation protection and decommissioning, including level-three radiation specialists.
• Industrial Testing, Inspection, Certification, and QA/QC Services Full range of services ensuring integrity of client assets through compliance with quality and regulatory standards, from visual inspections and audits to advanced testing techniques, including HSE audits, environmental inspections, and amusement ride inspection.
• Energy Efficiency Assessment for Street Lighting Energy efficiency assessment and inspections of exterior lighting installations to establish suitability according to energy regulations, with ENAC OC-I/034 official accreditation.
• Wireless Telecommunications Network Design Services Integrated project-management service for development of new wireless network designs covering coverage work, field-data collection, project planning, licensing, technical design, and final certification across GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5G, Wimax, Tetra, and TDT technologies.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced inspection time through semi-automated and fully automated equipment
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• DNV (Det Norske Veritas)coreTechnology or Integration · 2 October 2024DNV conducted a comprehensive audit of Applus+ UAE operations and awarded two Certificates of Approval for General NDT services and Ultrasonic Thickness Measurement on all types and sizes of ships. This certification is valid for three years and strengthens Applus+ position in maritime, oil & gas, ports and maritime, and offshore infrastructure sectors.
• IMCA (International Marine Contractors Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerApplus+ marine business unit joined IMCA, strengthening global standards in marine services. IMCA membership provides access to industry best practices, standards, and a global network of marine contractors and operators.
• ENAC (Entidad Nacional de Acreditación)coreTechnology or IntegrationEnergy performance assessments and audits at Applus+ hold ENAC OC-I/034 official accreditation. ENAC is Spain's national accreditation body ensuring technical competence of testing and calibration laboratories.
• Electricity Regulatory AuthoritiescoreTechnology or IntegrationApplus+ is an Authorised Control Agency (OCA) in the field of electricity regulation for energy efficiency inspections, enabling official verification services for regulatory compliance in multiple jurisdictions.
• Primary Telephone Operators (GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5G, Wimax, Tetra, TDT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerApplus+ has been designing mobile and wireless networks for over 20 years partnering with primary telephone operators. The relationship involves long-term network design, deployment, and certification services across multiple telecom technologies.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• DNV: Classification society and TIC incumbent that also issues the certifications VELOSI relies on for market access. DNV is both a customer (audit/certification) and a competitor in marine and energy TIC services globally.
• TÜV SÜD: Global TIC incumbent offering industrial inspection, advanced NDT, asset integrity, and certification across energy, marine, and infrastructure — a portfolio closely matching VELOSI's service lines with broader geographic and segment reach.
• American Bureau of Shipping (ABS): Marine classification and offshore TIC incumbent with comparable marine survey, offshore asset integrity, and certification services — relevant peer for VELOSI's maritime inspection and vessel NDT work.
• Applus+ (parent group): Listed Spanish TIC group operating the Energy & Industry division under which VELOSI sits. Comparable as a peer at the group level for TIC investors, though VELOSI itself is a regional subsidiary entity within the group.

Direct peers

• Intertek: Global TIC peer with significant oil & gas and marine inspection operations, including advanced NDT and asset integrity management services overlapping with VELOSI's portfolio. Competes for the same supermajor inspection mandates.
• SGS: One of the largest global TIC firms providing inspection, testing, certification, and verification services for oil & gas, marine, power, and infrastructure — the same verticals VELOSI serves. Direct competitor for multi-year enterprise inspection contracts.
• Bureau Veritas: Global TIC major with direct overlap in marine inspection, oil & gas asset integrity, advanced NDT, and industrial certification across the same Middle East customer base. Operates at similar scale and with comparable proprietary inspection technologies.
• RINA: Marine classification society and TIC provider active in ship and offshore inspection, energy certification, and advanced NDT — overlapping VELOSI's maritime and industrial inspection portfolio across Mediterranean and Middle East.
• Lloyd's Register: Marine classification and TIC peer with strong overlap in ship NDT (UTM, ultrasonic thickness measurement) and offshore asset integrity services — directly competing for the marine inspection segment VELOSI serves.
• Element Materials Testing: Specialized TIC provider focused on materials testing, NDT, and failure analysis for energy, aerospace, and industrial clients — closely comparable to VELOSI's advanced NDT and inspection data offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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