EPI has officially joined the TÜV NORD GROUP following the successful completion of the acquisition on 24 October 2025.
“With the acquisition of EPI, TÜV NORD is set to be a global leader in certification and training services for data centers,” says Wolfgang Wielpütz, CEO of the Certification Business Unit, TÜV NORD GROUP. “We expect continued strong growth in the data center market, driven by digitalization and platform solutions, technologies such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing and 5G/IoT. Our customers expect comprehensive solutions and local support from a ‘one-stop shop’.”
This marks a significant milestone in EPI’s 38-year journey. For their customers, partners, and students, it will be business as usual. EPI will continue to deliver the same level of services, training, and global support under the EPI brand, now with the added strength and capabilities of TÜV NORD.
With TÜV NORD, EPI will offer expanded value to the global data center industry through:
– Enhanced service portfolio, combining EPI existing data center certification and training portfolio with TÜV NORD’s TSI (Trusted Site Infrastructure), ISO- and sustainability standards.
– Deeper technical resources to address emerging challenges around AI, high-density workloads, and evolving regulatory compliance.
– Greater assurance for customers through the combined legacy of two independent organizations.
Edward van Leent, CEO of the EPI Group, says: “By joining TÜV NORD, EPI gains the strength and resources to continue its global expansion while maintaining our commitment to quality, independence, and innovation. Our shared values of the highest technical integrity, market-leading performance standards and a strong customer focus make this a synergetic partnership.”
Dirk Stenkamp, CEO of TÜV NORD AG, explains: “The acquisition of EPI is a strategically important step in implementing our global strategy of internationalization, with a particular focus on the Asia-Pacific region. With this acquisition, we are strengthening our international presence and making targeted investments in the global growth market for data centers – a market that is opening up new dimensions, particularly with gigawatt-class AI data centers.”
