TÜV Rheinland opens auto testing lab in Manesar

Testing and certification firm TÜV Rheinland has opened an Automotive Component Testing Laboratory (ACT Lab) in Manesar, Haryana, aimed at India’s automotive and electric mobility supply chain. TÜV Rheinland describes India as the world’s third-largest mobility market and cited rising demand for globally recognised testing services.

The ACT Lab offers structural testing, corrosion and durability assessments, and environmental simulation under extreme conditions. Other services include fatigue and lifecycle testing for critical automotive components, and material analysis for metals and polymers.

TÜV Rheinland said the laboratory will help manufacturers meet regulatory requirements, speed up product development and deliver results accepted against global and OEM standards. The facility is designed to replicate operational environments and provide traceable test data for supplier qualification work.

In a statement, Dr Matthias Schubert, Executive Vice President, Mobility, at TÜV Rheinland Group, said: “Our investment in the Automotive Component Testing Laboratory in Manesar reflects TÜV Rheinland’s long-term strategic commitment to India as a key growth market. As the mobility sector undergoes rapid transformation, this facility enables us to support manufacturers with advanced testing capabilities that not only ensure compliance but also drive innovation, safety, and global competitiveness.”

Source: TÜV Rheinland