Apave Group

Apave Group is an international risk management group providing inspection and non-destructive testing, testing and measurement, training, certification and accreditation, and consulting with technical support. Its teams verify the compliance and reliability of facilities, equipment, structures, infrastructure and buildings during commissioning and operation. The group conducts tests, including simulations of real-world conditions, and measures air, water and soil quality. It also certifies management systems, competencies, products and services, and develops labels against defined standards. Its work addresses technical, human, environmental, digital and climate risks.

The group supports businesses and public authorities on regulatory and voluntary assignments, working across project design, construction, operation and maintenance. Its services help protect people, property and the environment while improving the performance of equipment and organisations. Apave operates in sectors including industry, infrastructure, construction, nuclear, renewable energy, manufacturing, rail, aerospace, healthcare, services, agri-food, chemicals and the environment. With a history dating to 1867, it employs 18,500 people, including 12,000 engineers and technicians, and operates in 60 countries. Its training model combines trainers and inspectors, with 650,000 people trained annually at its training centres.