TÜV Rheinland
TÜV Rheinland is a globally leading technical service provider with over 20,000 employees. The company offers testing, inspection, and certification services in five business areas and is committed to safety, quality, and sustainability.
TÜV Rheinland: A globally leading technical service provider
editAbout us
editTÜV Rheinland AG, based in Cologne, Germany, is an internationally active, independent testing service provider with a rich history dating back to 1872. The company has established itself as a technical inspection organization in the areas of safety, efficiency, and quality, and is the most internationally oriented of the three competing TÜV corporate groups in Germany[1].
Key products and services
editTÜV Rheinland offers a wide range of services that are grouped into five business areas: Industry Service & Cyber Security, Mobility, Products, Academy & Life Care, and Systems. The main services include:
- Testing, inspection, and certification: TÜV Rheinland tests technical systems, products, and services, accompanies projects, and designs processes for companies. This includes, among other things, the safety, usability, and functionality of products in areas such as medicine, protective clothing, children's toys, cosmetics, food, vehicles, and electronics[1][2].
- Vehicle inspections: Annually, 8.6 million vehicles in Germany and worldwide are inspected by TÜV Rheinland. The company maintains numerous inspection points and test centers for passive safety, exhaust, and engine technology[1].
- Qualification and training: TÜV Rheinland qualifies specialists and trains people in numerous professions and areas of life. The TÜV Rheinland Academy offers comprehensive educational and training programs tailored to the needs of various industries[1][2].
Mission and values
editThe mission of TÜV Rheinland is to ensure safety and quality in the interplay of people, technology, and the environment. The company stands for:
- Integrity and excellence: TÜV Rheinland is incorruptible, acts fairly, transparently, and trustworthily. It strives for excellence in all its processes and products[4].
- Customer orientation: The needs of customers are at the center of thinking and action. TÜV Rheinland maintains the balance between consistent customer orientation and professional as well as entrepreneurial independence[4].
- Performance orientation: The company is performance-oriented and takes responsibility. Mistakes are seen as an opportunity to learn something new and to improve even further[4].
- Agility: TÜV Rheinland acts flexibly, quickly, and has a high willingness to change. It responds quickly to developments in the markets and in society[4].
Sustainability goals and initiatives
editTÜV Rheinland has been a member of the United Nations Global Compact since 2006 and is committed to greater sustainability and against corruption. The company promotes the sustainable development of safety and quality and contributes to ensuring that technical and societal progress are inextricably linked.
- Green Hydrogen Training: TÜV Rheinland is working on the development of comprehensive safety training for handling green hydrogen in Brazilian ports, as part of the H2Uppp program commissioned by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action of Germany[5].
- Mental health in the workplace: The company supports businesses in promoting the mental health of their employees through special programs, work psychology, and preventive measures against stress[5].
Global presence and future orientation
editTÜV Rheinland operates in over 50 countries and has a strong, global network. With over 20,000 employees and a revenue of 2.44 billion euros (2023), the company is a global leader in independent testing services[2].
The goal of TÜV Rheinland is to be the first address for its customers worldwide and to contribute to the development and competitiveness of products, services, systems, and people through innovative solutions, expertise, and a strong network. In this way, the company contributes to a future that sustainably meets the needs of people and the environment[4].
Sources:
edit- 1 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/T%C3%9CV_Rheinland
- 2 - https://www.tuv.com/germany/de/%C3%BCber-uns-de/t%C3%BCv-rheinland-auf-einen-blick/
- 3 - https://www.bayern-international.de/firmendatenbank/firmendetails/tuev-rheinland-industrie-service-gmbh-32945
- 4 - https://www.tuv.com/germany/de/%C3%BCber-uns-de/leitbild-und-werte/
- 5 - https://www.tuv.com/world/en/about-us/