Economic Data

A Partner in Great Demand

As a technical service company, TÜV Rheinland Group is called upon by individuals, the economy, and the public sector all over the world. More and more customers are drawing upon the group's know-how, particularly when safety and quality need to be documented. With revenues of € 1,1 billion achieved in 2008, the TÜV Rheinland Group can look back at its most successful financial year ever. As a result, the Group’s dynamic and single-minded growth path is set to continue – in Germany as well as in 60 other countries worldwide.

Revenue
€ 1,1 billion
of which Germany accounted 60 %

Annual average number of employees
12.900, of which 6,300 are based in Germany
(2007: 12,085 overall / 6,000 Germany)

Pretax earnings (estimated)
€  70 million

Profit margin (estimated)
6,5 percent (2007: 6,0%)

Locations
400 in 61 countries on every continent

Services
The Group provides approximately 2,500 services across six Business Streams with 39 Business Fields