Testo SE & Co. KGaA
Testo SE & Co. KGaA, with its headquarters in the Black Forest, is a world market leader in the field of portable and stationary measurement solutions. In 37 subsidiary companies around the world, about 3,500 employees research, develop, produce and market for the high-tech company. The measurement technology expert convinces over 650,000 worldwide customers with highly precise measuring instruments and innovative solutions for the measurement data management of tomorrow. Testo was founded in the Black Forest, Southern Germany, in 1957. The first product was an electric thermometer. 60 years on, we are now a market leader on all continents, with a customer base that is as diverse as our product range: From local trades around the corner to global pharmaceutical groups, every type of business is represented. And they all have to make important decisions in their daily work.
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- Business Type:
- Manufacturer
- Industry Type:
- Air Monitoring and Testing
- Market Focus:
- Globally (various continents)
- Year Founded:
- 1957
- Employees:
- Over 1000
- Turnover:
- more than 1,000,000,000 €
World market leader in measurement technology.
World market leader in measurement technology.
Winning formula
An average annual growth of over 10 % since founding in 1957, and a current turnover of 400 million Euros impressively demonstrate that the Upper Black Forest and high-tech systems go perfectly together. The above-average investments in the future of the company are a part of Testo's recipe for success.
Measuring instruments, solutions and services
Measuring instruments, solutions and services from Testo give them the confidence that they are making the right decision, time and time again. This ensures that foods are safe, heating systems work correctly or that compliance is fulfilled in the production of drugs.
This allows our customers to increase the quality of products and services while saving time and resources. And whenever it comes down to it, and you have to make important decisions, you can rely on Testo – with certainty.
Be sure. Testo.
Awards
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Milestones
In roughly 60 years of company history, Testo SE & Co. KGaA has written many large and small success stories. Here is an overview of the best ones.
Testo worldwide
With 37 subsidiary companies and over 80 distribution partners, Testo SE & Co. KGaA is represented on all five continents. Worldwide, about 3.500 staff are working for the company.
Milestones
In roughly 60 years of company history, Testo SE & Co. KGaA has written many large and small success stories. Here is an overview of the best ones.
Sustainability
As a company operating in the air conditioning and environmental measuring technology sector, the sustainable use of resources is an integral part of Testo's self-image.
Certifications
Find out all about Testo’s certifications here – including ISO 9001:2015 certification. Certificates can be downloaded.
Milestones
2022
The Solutions business model launched in 2016 becomes an independent subsidiary.
Testo increases its sales to over 400 million euros.
More than 3500 employees work for Testo worldwide.
2021
Testo subsidiary 'Testo Industrial Services' opens the Calibration Factory in Kirchzarten. On an area of 4,222 square meters more than 200 new jobs are created at the new factory.
2020
The turnover mark of 350 million Euro is cracked. More than 3200 employees work for Testo worldwide.
2019
Testo establishes a subsidiary in the United Arab Emirates and inaugurates the second building in Titisee.
2018
Testo launches the new smart flue gas analyzer testo 300 with smart touch technology.
2017
Testo celebrates its 60th anniversary with a grand gala and various public events. The ground-breaking ceremony for the second part of the building is held in Titisee, and with testo Saveris Restaurant the first solution is launched worldwide.
2016
Testo establishes new subsidiaries in Malaysia and South Africa. The thermal imager testo 870 wins the German Design Award 2016.
2015
Testo breaks the 250 million Euro turnover barrier for the first time. Market launch for the Testo Smart Probes - instrumentscontrolled by smartphone and App.
2014
Testo is one of the first measurement technology manufacturers to enter the 'internet of things', and launch the Cloud-based monitoring system testo Saveris 2 onto the market.
2013
Recognised as one of the top 100 German medium-sized companies by the business news magazine Wirtschaftswoche and the Munich Strategy Group.
2.500 employees worldwide.
2012
Testo launches the first fine particle measuring instrument onto the market. Testo Romania is founded. 2400 staff worldwide.
2011
The 200 million Euro turnover mark is passed. The first building phase at the new site in Titisee is ready for occupation. 2300 staff worldwide.
Testo Sensor GmbH is founded in Lenzkirch.
2010
Testo acquires the Swiss company Matter Engineering AG, a technological leader in the field of nanoparticle measurement technology.
2000 staff worldwide.
2009
Testo is one of the 100 most innovative medium-sized companies in Germany. 1800 staff worldwide.
2008
The Testo thermal imager conquers the market. Over 1600 staff worldwide.
2007
Over 1300 staff worldwide. 50 years of Testo. 50 innovations in the anniversary year.
2006
New subsidiaries in Russia and India.
2004
The testo 330 rings in a new era of flue gas measurement
2003
The 100 million Euro turnover mark is passed.
2002
The workforce reaches 1000; Testo Argentina and Testo Shanghai are founded.
2001
Testo Portugal; investment in development and production in China.
1999
Founding of Testo industrial services in Lenzkirch.
1997-1999
Founding of subsidiaries in Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Brazil, Korea, Turkey. The subsidiary in Asia is founded.
1996
The testostor 171 & 175 logger family begins to be successful on the market.
1991-1993
New subsidiaries are set up in Italy, Spain and Australia. 450 staff worldwide.
1990
After ten years of R&D, the Testo humidity sensor is ready for the market.
1989
A world innovation, the testo 452: the multifunctional measuring instrument with a printer.
1987
Testo Japan is established in Yokohama.
1985-1986
New subsidiaries are set up in the Netherlands and Belgium.
1982-1983
Foundation of subsidiaries in Austria, UK and the US.
1979
Testo France is founded as the first subsidiary.
1974
One of the first digital fast-response thermometers in the world with accuracy in seconds is launched.
1970
Growth of 40% makes first building extension necessary in Lenzkirch.
1957
Testoterm is founded. The first product is an electronic clinical thermometer.
Awards
2023
Testo is included in the list of 500 world market leaders 2023 compiled by the University of St. Gallen.
2022
The editorial team of FOCUS-BUSINESS selects Testo as one of the 'Top National Employers 2022'
2022
Testo qualifies for and receives the 'Kununu Top Company' award.
2021
Testo was able to defend the 'Fair Company' award in the years 2019 - 2021
2018
Top 100 most innovative companies
2018
Award as 'Fair Company', an initiative of karriere.de
2017
brand eins Wissen and Statista award Testo SE & Co. KGaA Innovator of the Year 2017.
2016
brand eins Wissen and Statista award Testo SE & Co. KGaA Innovator of the Year 2016.
2016
The German Design Council presents the testo 870 thermal imager with the German Design Award 2016 in the category “workshop & tools”.
2014
The Munich Strategy Group names Testo one of the top 50 Innovation Champions among German SMEs
2013
Recognized as one of the TOP 100 SMEs by the “Munich Strategy Group” consultancy and the daily newspaper “Die Welt”
Recognized as one of the top 100 best German SMEs by business news magazine Wirtschaftswoche
2012
'Top 100 most innovative companies'
2011
“Fair Company” award, an initiative by karriere.de
2010
Axia Award, presented by auditing company Deloitte -> in the category “Into the future with the customer – from the customer’s idea to the innovation”
2009
“Top 100 most innovative companies”
2008
Job engine
2nd place
Category “Companies with more than 200 staff”
2007
“Germany – Land of Ideas”, initiated by the federal government and industry; represented by the Federation of German Industry; Patron: Horst Köhler
2005
Testo is one of Europe’s 500 fastest-growing SMEs, chosen by Growth Plus and WiWo
12th place in the German SME industry (44th place across all sectors)
216th place among European industrial companies
2004
Testo is one of Europe’s 500 fastest-growing SMEs, chosen by Growth Plus and WiWo
9th place in the German SME industry
35th place among European industrial companie
Testo SE & Co. KGaA certifications
As a manufacturer of high-quality measuring and testing instruments, we place the most stringent requirements on the quality of our products, processes and services. The only way for us to be able to achieve our most important goal is to understand and exceed the expectations of our customers. Because at Testo, our customers set the standard for quality. Our quality awareness is certified by regular audits, as is our quality management system.
- ISO 9001:2015 is the most widely used quality management standard, both nationally and internationally
- It symbolizes a continuous improvement process within the company and the highest level of quality
- With the ISO 9001:2015 certification, the internal quality standard at Testo has been further increased
Sustainability at Testo
As a company operating in the air conditioning and environmental measuring technology sector, the sustainable use of resources is an integral part of Testo's self-image. In addition to developing and producing measuring instruments which protect our environment and health, we are therefore committed to greater sustainability and an economical use of resources – from the way our employees get to work through to the development and production of our measuring instruments.
We have already undertaken the following measures in this area:
Testo switches to e-mobility
Four electric cars have been added to Testo's corporate fleet. They are above all used for journeys between sites, because these make up 70% of the fleet's journeys.