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TÜV Italia acquires Eurotest and expands range of testing services in north-eastern Italy

Acquisition of renowned laboratory

2. October 2024

TÜV Italia, the Italian branch of the TÜV SÜD Group, is acquiring Eurotest Laboratori Srl. as of October, 1st. The renowned laboratory, based in Brugine, near Padua in north-eastern Italy, specializes in safety and compliance testing.

TÜV Italia continues its commitment to improving and expanding its range of services. With the acquisition of the renowned Eurotest laboratory in Padua, it is strengthening its presence in Italy and ensuring even closer customer care. Since 2020, TÜV Italia has continued to invest in the expansion and modernization of its laboratories and existing locations. The acquisition of Eurotest and the associated new location in Padua are part of a comprehensive strategy aimed at increasing testing capacity across the country and making TÜV SÜD's services even more accessible and competitive.

Oliver Jacob, Managing Director of TÜV Italia and CEO of TÜV SÜD for Western Europe“The acquisition of Eurotest,” says Oliver Jacob, CEO of TÜV Italia and CEO of TÜV SÜD for Western Europe, ”means an expansion of our presence in north-eastern Italy, particularly in the industrial lighting, industrial electrical production and HoReCa sectors. Together, we will be able to further expand our service portfolio and offer our customers even more comprehensive, targeted solutions based on cutting-edge technologies, thanks to a team of highly qualified technical experts”. The acquisition of Eurotest strengthens TÜV SÜD's position as a trusted partner for Italian companies seeking excellent testing and certification solutions.

Eurotest is a testing and certification laboratory based in Brugine, in the province of Padua, specializing in the conformity and safety assessment of products for a wide range of industries. Since its foundation more than 20 years ago, the company has gained solid experience in providing high-level technical services and has established itself as a reference point for Italian and European companies. Eurotest offers a wide range of testing and certification services, including:

  • Electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) tests
  • Export certifications
  • Environmental and reliability tests
  • Safety tests for electromedical devices

Eurotest is active in a variety of sectors, including:

  • Electromechanical industry: Testing and certification of electromechanical components and systems to ensure their safety and compliance.
  • Automotive sector: Testing of electronic components and systems used in vehicles to help improve safety and efficiency in the automotive sector.
  • Energy: Working with electrical and energy equipment manufacturers to ensure that their products are safe and comply with international standards.
  • Medical sector: Specific tests for electro-medical equipment, which are critical to the safety of patients and the reliability of equipment used in healthcare.

“Becoming part of the TÜV SÜD Group,” says Luigi Rossi Luciani, President of the Carel Group and majority shareholder of Eurotest, ”is a source of great pride and satisfaction. This acquisition represents an extraordinary opportunity for Eurotest to grow further and expand its capabilities. We are pleased to be able to contribute our experience and know-how to the expansion of TÜV SÜD's range of services, while continuing to guarantee our customers the highest levels of quality and safety.”

More information can be found at https://www.tuvsud.com/it-it/chi-siamo/laboratori-eurotest.

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Press contact: Dirk Moser-Delarami