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About DEKRA
Who we are and what we do
DEKRA was founded in 1925 to ensure road safety through vehicle testing. Today, DEKRA is the world's largest independent, non-listed expert organization in the field of testing, inspection, and certification. As a global provider of comprehensive services and solutions, we help our customers improve their safety, security, and sustainability outcomes.
Discover DEKRA's remarkable journey from its founding in 1925 to becoming a global leader in safety and inspection services. Dive into the milestones that shaped our history, innovation-driven growth, and commitment to ensuring safety in an ever-changing world. Explore the legacy of trust and expertise that continues to define DEKRA today!
Meet the leaders who drive DEKRA’s global mission to ensure safety, sustainability, and innovation. With a strategic focus on advancing quality services, technological excellence, and trusted partnerships, DEKRA’s leaders are shaping a future where safety and progress go hand in hand.
With a century of expertise, DEKRA stands as a global leader in safety and quality. From automotive testing to industrial inspections, DEKRA consistently demonstrates its commitment to innovation and trust. Explore the impressive facts and figures that define DEKRA’s unparalleled impact worldwide.
Pioneering and innovating services since 1925
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At DEKRA, we strive to create a positive impact beyond our core business. Learn about our sustainability efforts, community involvement, and dedication to creating a safer and better world.
Sustainability is what drives us. We are shaping a future in which the economy and the environment are in harmony.
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Find out how our various initiatives help to minimize risks and make the world a safer place.
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Frequently asked questions
"DEKRA" stands for "Deutscher Kraftfahrzeug-Überwachungs-Verein e.V." (German Motor Vehicle Inspection Association). Under this name, DEKRA was originally founded in Berlin in 1925.
DEKRA was founded as an association in Berlin in 1925. The full name of the association was “Deutscher Kraftfahrzeug-Überwachungs-Verein e.V.”.
In 2024 DEKRA had almost 48,000 employees around the world. The majority of employees work in Germany.
DEKRA was founded in Germany originally and today DEKRA is active in over 60 countries around the world.
DEKRA is represented on the continents of Europe, North America, South America, Africa, Asia and Australia.
DEKRA had a revenue of 4293.8 million Euro in 2024. At 2137.9 million euros, the largest share of turnover was generated by the vehicle inspection segment.
DEKRA is active in the so called TIC sector. TIC stands for Testing, Inspection and Certification. The services provided in this sector are either done for regulatory reasons or for good practice, in order to protect people and the environment.
DEKRA offers over 1000 different services and solutions to help our customers improve their safety, security, and sustainability outcomes. The services include, among others, vehicle inspections, industrial inspections, appraisels, product certifications and many more.
