Your partner for automotive testing
– quality on every test bench
Reliable materials, uncompromising safety and standards-compliant products are the basis for success in the automotive sector. With the automotive laboratory of CTL GmbH in Bielefeld, we offer a specialised testing environment precisely aligned to the high requirements of the vehicle industry, from chemical material analysis to mechanical stress tests.
Whether supplier, component manufacturer or system partner, with us as your partner you safeguard product quality along the entire supply chain. Our laboratory tests materials according to VDA, VW and ISO standards and delivers robust results for product approvals, series production monitoring and claims management.
Specialised in automotive components– flexible, fast and standards-compliant
CTL offers a wide range of test methods tailored to applications in the interior, on the surface and in the technical domain.
- Emissions and VOC load of interior materials
- Detection of heavy metals, plasticisers and flame retardants
- Resistance to chemicals and cleaning agents
- Abrasion and scratch resistance of surfaces
- Tensile and tear strength, material ageing, long-term loading
- Thermal tests under alternating climatic conditions
- Flammability tests and hot-light fastness to current industry standards
Our expertise lies especially in combining these test areas, with precise report preparation and full traceability of all test results.
For manufacturers and suppliers
– safety starts in the laboratory!
Our target group covers companies along the entire automotive value chain. Our team works closely with quality managers, development teams and buyers to:
- minimise recall risks
- accelerate product approvals
- secure technical specifications reliably
Here we place particular value on individual testing approaches tailored to your products, markets and timelines. For many projects we develop special test reports that match your QA requirements or OEM specifications exactly.
Responsive and solution-oriented
– what sets CTL apart
While other laboratories rely on standardised procedures, CTL convinces with a tailored service:
- short response times and express processing
- special reports and project-specific documentation
- direct contacts with industry experience
- customer proximity at eye level, not an anonymous test centre
Our customers value strong communication, flexible scheduling and the ability to implement short-notice requirements with us. A clear advantage over large international testing providers.
CTL – your testing laboratory for innovation, compliance and safety
Compared with general testing providers, we focus on the real-world requirements of automotive practice. Our laboratory analyses combine analytical depth with application expertise, especially for interior components and complex material combinations.
Whether development, series support or failure analysis, we deliver traceable, industry-compatible test results you can rely on. This builds trust with OEMs, authorities and end customers. We look forward to advising you in person soon. Get in touch here.
