TÜV Rheinland/CCIC Ningbo
A Sino-German joint venture between TÜV Rheinland Group and China Certification & Inspection Group (CCIC), providing testing, inspection, and certification services for export-oriented manufacturers in Zhejiang province, with laboratories covering EMC, chemical, textiles, and footwear testing.
- CEO / Founder
- Thorsten Walter Rudolf Keiter (陶思腾)
- Team Size
- 201-500
- Stage
- Active
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
Product safety testing and certification (GS, TÜV, EMC, CB); EMC testing laboratory; Chemical and textiles testing laboratory; Footwear testing laboratory; Commercial and industrial product testing; Light industrial product testing; Toy and chemical testing; Transportation services; Energy efficiency and performance testing (e.g., range hoods); Wireless/RF testing.
Technological Advantage
DAkkS and CNAS accredited ISO/IEC 17025 laboratories; IECEE-approved CB testing laboratory; 3m semi-anechoic chamber and full-anechoic chamber for EMC testing; Over 4,000 sqm of laboratory and office space; Local presence in Ningbo's National Hi-Tech Zone.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
One-stop testing, inspection and certification services for Chinese export manufacturers, combining TÜV Rheinland's global technical expertise with CCIC's local market knowledge and regulatory access.
How They Differentiate
As a joint venture between TÜV Rheinland (global leader in TIC services with 150+ years history) and CCIC (China's state-authorized inspection and certification body), the company uniquely combines international technical standards expertise with deep local regulatory knowledge and customer relationships.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Chinese export-oriented manufacturers in Zhejiang province and surrounding regions, particularly in home appliances, electronic components, power tools, machinery, lighting, IT/AV products, automotive parts, textiles, and footwear.
Industry Verticals
Home appliances; Electronic components; Power tools; Machinery; Lighting products; IT and audio/video products; Automotive parts; Textiles and apparel; Footwear; Toys; Commercial and industrial products.
Competitors
SGS-CSTC Standards Technical Services Co., Ltd.; Bureau Veritas (Shanghai); Intertek Testing Services (Shanghai)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
EMC testing business achieved 16.5% CAGR over 5 years (as of 2017); grew from 16 employees at founding to 100+ by 2013; expanded from single electronics lab to 5 business lines; over 4,000 sqm lab and office space.
Major Milestones
2003-12: Company founded as JV between TÜV Rheinland and CCIC; 2013: 10th anniversary celebration with 250+ guests; 2017: Opened Ningbo EMC laboratory (CNY 13M investment); 2018: Opened chemical and textiles testing laboratory; 2022: Opened footwear testing laboratory (20th anniversary milestone); 2023: Awarded "2023 Zhejiang Provincial High-Tech Enterprise R&D Center"; 2023: Hosted CCIC-TÜV Rheinland cooperation meeting in Ningbo.
Notable Customers
Serves over 250+ corporate clients in Zhejiang export manufacturing sector; specific named customers include APP Ningbo Asia Pulp & Paper Co., Ltd., Ningbo Hanyuan LED Solar Light Co., Ltd.