Munich/Mannheim. Shortly after 1 pm on 28 January 1865, a steam boiler exploded in the Aktienbrauerei, a Mannheim brewery. The accident rocked the city, claiming one life and injuring four. Caused by insufficient water levels, excessive pressure and poor maintenance, it jolted local steam boiler operators into establishing an organisation aimed at increasing the safety of technical plants and systems. The “Association for Supervision and Insurance of Steam Boilers, domiciled in Mannheim”, the predecessor to today’s TÜV SÜD, was founded in 1866. In the 150 years since then, the concept of an independent and impartial testing organisation has become firmly anchored throughout the world. Today, TÜV SÜD has around 22,000 employees and a global network of operations – while remaining true to its roots. The company applies high-calibre expertise to test technologies and products and ensure they are reliable, safe and sustainable.
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