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About ZwickRoell

We make progress measurable

For over 170 years, we've been helping companies around the world develop better and safer products through precise material testing, reliable results and a collaborative partnership.

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ZwickRoell at a Glance

  • Experience: over 170 years
  • Employees: around 1,800 worldwide
  • Global presence: in 56 countries
  • Testing solutions for more than 20 industries, including plastics, composites, metals automotive and pharmaceuticals
  • Sales: €311 million
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Why ZwickRoell? Our mission statement

We enable progress by helping our customers around the world develop better products. Our goal is clear:

We ensure the utmost reliability and increase efficiency. In doing so, we act openly, passionately and courageously.

  • We are open to new ideas and perspectives.
  • We are passionate about our commitment to quality and innovation.
  • And we are bold in breaking new ground and actively driving progress.

Our solutions are used wherever materials and products need to meet the highest standards – especially in the automotive, aerospace, metal, plastics, composites, medical technology and construction industries, as well as in the testing of consumer goods and electronics.

From moon dust, which is being tested as a building material for future moon stations to toys and food, to implants that need to function permanently in the body. From plastics and composites that withstand extreme loads to safety-critical components in the automotive and aerospace industries.

With testing machines, software, and in-depth application expertise, we at ZwickRoell develop solutions that accurately represent real-world loads – from individual materials to complex components. This way, we deliver reliable results, provide maximum safety and foster a partnership with our customers that enables informed decisions – today in the lab, and perhaps tomorrow on the moon.

Examples of test solutions that ZwickRoell has implemented with its customers across various industries and applications.

Expertise for all testing challenges

We see ourselves as a partner that provides comprehensive testing solutions – reliably, scalable and around the world. Because our goal is this:

We meet every test task.

To achieve this, we combine decades of experience in materials testing with a deep understanding of the industry and standards. This is how we create testing solutions tailored to our customers' needs – from standardized testing to unique, custom solutions.

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Industry Solutions for Materials Testing
Applications
More than 18,201 standards exist in the field of materials testing. But only one solution: the optimal solution for you! Our testing systems are perfectly suited for your needs, in any industry.
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Machines & Accessories
ZwickRoell offers a comprehensive portfolio of materials testing machines and accessories for a wide variety of applications.
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Services
ZwickRoell provides individually tailored services and support through the entire life cycle of your materials testing machine.
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The Zwick and Roell families

ZwickRoell a family-owned company

Leadership with responsibility and vision

Our management team is committed to clear, long-term corporate leadership. Always with the goal of continuously developing ZwickRoell as a family business. To achieve this, it combines experience from international industry, a deep understanding of markets and applications and technological expertise.

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The ZwickRoell Group

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The ZwickRoell competency centers – ZwickRoell manufacturing subsidiaries with specialized production

At our headquarters in Ulm, Germany, materials testing machines and central components for materials testing are being built. We underpin our high quality standards with extensive in-house production and a guaranteed availability of spare parts for at least 10 years.

Our manufacturing facilities bring together specialized development and production expertise within the ZwickRoell Group – from materials testing machines, accessories and software to sensors, as well as building material, hardness and high-temperature testing.

ZwickRoell Fürstenfeld - Competence center for high-temperature testing, creep testing machines and optical extensometers
ZwickRoell in Fürstenfeld
Competence center for High-Temperature, Creep-Rupture Testing, and Optical Extensometers
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Emco-Test hardness testing machine partner of the ZwickRoell Group
ZwickRoell Emco-Test
Competence center for hardness testing
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ZwickRoell Taicang Competence center for drop testers and HDT/Vicat testers for the Chinese market
ZwickRoell Taicang
Competence center for drop weight testers and HDT/Vicat testers for the Chinese market
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GTM - Competence center for precision load cells from ZwickRoell
GTM
Competence center for precision load cells
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Toni Technik Competence center for building material testing systems within the ZwickRoell Group
Toni Technik
Competence center for construction materials testing systems
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ZwickRoell locations around the world – locally rooted and globally connected

Wherever our customers are, we're already there. Through four central headquarter locations – Ulm (Europe), Kennesaw (North America), Shanghai (China) and Singapore (Asia Pacific) – we bundle application technology, consulting, service, training, sales and the Xperience Center according to uniform global standards and in direct proximity to our customers. This means that our customers always receive fast support and local contacts on site through our ZwickRoell subsidiaries and long-standing sales and service partners in 56 countries around the world.

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Our Employees

“One ZwickRoell - One Team”

Around the world, more than 1,800 employees are driven by a shared goal: to empower our customers to develop better products. Our colleagues bring in-depth expertise, clever ideas and technical precision to everything we do. They shape our company day in and day out and form the foundation of our success. Together, we're proud to be a global team.

At ZwickRoell, generations work side by side and grow together – many employees stay for decades, often spanning multiple family generations. It's not uncommon for employees to stay with the company for 25 or 50 years, and that represents a bond we're proud of as a family business. To achieve this, we create a work environment that combines safety with development: through targeted support, international collaboration and an open culture. Flexible working hours, continuing education, retirement benefits, health programs and employee events further strengthen our team spirit.

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ZwickRoell runs the world – ZwickRoell Group runners

ZwickRoell's environmental and social involvement

As a family business, our responsibility extends far beyond test results and is reflected in tangible initiatives for society and the environment:

  • ZwickRoell Academy in Chennai, India educational project
  • Environmental involvement
  • “ZwickRoell runs the world” – a charity run for a good cause that has already raised 374,000 euros for over 50 organizations.
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ZwickRoell Runs the World
For many years, ZwickRoell employees, customers, and their families have come together for a good cause. Throughout this time, we have been able to donate almost € 474,000 to more than 170 domestic and international organizations and institutions.
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ZwickRoell Academy Chennai, India
ZwickRoell Academy in India
In 2016, together with the non-profit organization (NPO) Don Bosco Mondo e.V., ZwickRoell AG started a ZwickRoell testing machine operator training program for young people in India. The program's focus is on metals and plastics testing.
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Environmental protection and sustainability
Sustainability is firmly anchored in our corporate strategy. We assume ecological, social, and corporate responsibility – from reducing our CO₂ emissions to fair working conditions and value-based corporate governance.
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ZwickRoell - our history

From the first materials testing machines of the 1870s, to Jakob Amsler-Laffon's planimeter, to the sheet metal testing machine R1, a common thread runs through our history: the commitment to continually reimagine materials testing.
Each development represents progress and precision, setting new standards. Our goal remains unchanged:

We are continuously advancing materials testing and creating solutions specifically tailored to our customers' needs – yesterday, today, and in the future.

1854

The origins of Amsler

In 1854, mathematician Jakob Amsler-Laffon invented the planimeter for precise area measurement and founded the company Amsler in Switzerland. His innovations, including the integrator, were used worldwide in technology and engineering. The 1880s saw the introduction of the first materials testing machines, marking a significant step toward modern testing technology. In 1982, Roell acquired the Amsler company.

1870

MFL Mannheim

Until 1870, the machine factory in Mannheim operated under the name of its three partners: Schenck, Mohr & Elsässer. After Hermann Mohr's nephew, Gustav Federhaff, joined the company, it became known worldwide as Mohr & Federhaff – a manufacturer of cranes, elevators and materials testing machines. In 1986, Roell acquired the MFL company.

1920

The origins of Roell

In 1920, Paul Roell and Alfred Korthaus founded the company, which specialized in developing and building materials testing machines. As early as the 1920s, the manually operated sheet metal deep-drawing testing machine, type R1, marked the beginning of a new generation of forming tests – robust, reliable and with integrated hydraulic functions. The machines have been successfully used across Europe. After 1952, Werner Paul Roell took over the company's management, and later his son, Dr. Jan Stefan Roell, continued to develop the Roell Group.

1950er

Origin: Zwick in Einsingen

In 1938, Franz Zwick Sr. founded the company in Einsingen. Together with designer Max Späth, who contributed his experience in materials testing, Zwick developed its first materials testing machines, marking its entry into a new business area. In the 1950s, a broad portfolio of materials testing machines was developed. A milestone followed in 1956 with the Z600 – the first tensile testing machine featuring electronic force measurement. It set new standards in precision and innovation for materials testing and continues to shape the company's development to this day.

1990er

ZwickRoell goes global

By the 1990s, ZwickRoell was already a leading provider of static materials testing. With the merger of Zwick and Roell in 1992, the company's expertise expanded to include dynamic testing systems, laying the foundation for the Company Group as it is today. Another milestone was the launch of the testXpert testing software, which set new standards in ease of use and efficiency. Starting with around 400 employees, the company evolved into a global market leader and a modern industrial enterprise.

Today & Tomorrow

Today, ZwickRoell is a global family-owned company with over 1,800 employees worldwide. Together, they aim to support customers in developing better products through expertise, innovation and technical precision. The company operates in over 50 countries through its own locations, service teams and partners. Values like openness, passion and courage shape the company's culture. Now in its fourth generation and with an eye on the next, the goal remains clear: sustainable growth and the continued advancement of materials testing.

Accreditations, quality and certificates

Quality isn't just evident in the test result; it's present in every single step leading up to it. At ZwickRoell, we ensure that tests remain compliant with standards, traceable and globally comparable through our globally accredited calibration laboratories that meet ISO/IEC 17025, certified processes and recognized standards. This is how we build the foundation for trust – in results, in processes and in decisions.

Learn more about ZwickRoell’s commitment to quality

You can download all of our accreditation certificates and scope of accreditation of our worldwide calibration laboratories here:

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  • A2LA accreditation - ZwickRoell PDF 523 KB
  • COFRAC accreditation - ZwickRoell PDF 384 KB
  • COFRAC accreditation - Centre de Verification de Metz PDF 277 KB
  • DAkkS multi-location accreditation - ZwickRoell PDF 975 KB
  • DAkkS accreditation - Latzke Hardness Testing PDF 5 MB
  • Cgcre accreditation - ZwickRoell PDF 591 KB
  • NABL accreditation - ZwickRoell PDF 476 KB
  • PCA accreditation - ZwickRoell PDF 3 MB
  • PJLA accreditation - ZwickRoell PDF 323 KB
  • TÜRKAK accreditation - ZwickRoell PDF 980 KB
  • UKAS accreditation - ZwickRoell PDF 1 MB
  • SINGLAS Accreditation - ZwickRoell PDF 242 KB

Certified Quality – ZwickRoell Ulm / Germany

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  • ISO 9001 – corporate certification for the quality management system PDF 242 KB
  • ISO 14001 – corporate certification for the environmental management system PDF 165 KB
  • SeSam – Certificate for Security Safety Management from vbge energy e.V. PDF 45 KB
  • Climate-neutral company location PDF 136 KB
  • Social-ecological impact with IT hardware PDF 5 MB

The ZwickRoell Group

Our headquarters in Ulm and our presence around the world

ZwickRoell is a worldwide leading supplier of static materials testing machines. In the area of dynamic testing, we have been successfully providing solutions for fatigue testing systems for decades. We also offer innovative BUP sheet metal testing machines, hardness testing machines and instruments, extrusion plastometers for melt index determination, and products for impact testing.

ZwickRoell materials testing machines are used in the fields of research & development and quality assurance in more than 20 industries. Our experts have a detailed understanding of the individual requirements of each of these industries and meet your specific testing needs with state-of-the-art solutions.

Today, our medium-sized family business is represented by production facilities in Germany, Great Britain, China, Czech Republic and Austria, as well as ZwickRoell subsidiaries in France, Great Britain, Spain, USA, Mexico, Brazil, Turkey, Singapore, Japan and China and our sales and service partners in 56 countries. The ZwickRoell Group’s approximately 1,800 employees continuously work to maintain outstanding technical performance, innovation, quality, and reliability in materials and component testing.

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€311 milli Revenue
1854 founding year
15 Product groups for tailor made testing solutions

The right solutions and reliable test results you can depend on.

For over 170 years. And into the future. Ensured by our team of 1,800 employees worldwide, with expertise, openness and passion.

Klaus Cierocki
CEO ZwickRoell AG

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Industry Solutions

  • Our machines run approximately 80,000,000 materials and component tests annually. This unique level of expertise makes us a global leading partner in materials and component testing for over 20 industries.
  • More than 18,200 standards exist in the field of materials testing. Nearly 200 experts tirelessly work on the perfect solution for you. We will look for and find the optimal solution for every one of your requirements. Our testing systems are perfectly suited for your needs, in any industry. Because of our large, modular product portfolio, we are able to advise you regardless of product.
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Products

All our products are developed and manufactured within the ZwickRoell Group, guaranteeing seamless compatibility of all components, and reliable test results. Our machine portfolio includes:

  • Static materials testing machines from 0.5 kN to 5,000 kN
  • Fatigue testing machines
  • Automated testing systems
  • Products for impact testing Impact Testers and Charpy Impact Testers
  • Hardness testers
  • Extrusion plastometers
  • HDT / Vicat instruments
Products
ZwickRoell accessories - core competency and “made by ZwickRoell”

Accessories

We develop and manufacture our comprehensive product portfolio.

We meet all of your requirements. We are able to do this due to our flexible, modular and sophisticated machine design. Using our proven standard components, we build your customized testing system to perfectly suit your needs. With our intelligent plug and T-slot system, your testing solution can be easily adapted to new test requirements as needed. Our core competencies are:

  • Measurement and control electronics
  • Testing software
  • Extensometers
  • load cells
  • Specimen Grips and Test Tools
  • Temperature chambers and high-temperature furnaces
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ZwickRoell Services

Services

We not only meet the widest range of test requirements, we also support you throughout the entire life cycle of the testing system with tailored support services—anywhere in the world. We always strive for excellent service in more than 56 countries.

  • Consulting and Applications Testing Laboratory
  • ZwickRoell Academy training courses
  • Servicing and inspection
  • Calibration
  • Software services
  • Online services
  • Hotline and customer support
  • Repairs and spare parts
  • Testing system modernizations
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The ZwickRoell management team

The ZwickRoell Group is led by a professional and experienced management team that continuously develops and drives innovation based on a long history and tradition.

Klaus Cierocki

CEO
Christine Dübler CSO ZwickRoell AG

Christine Dübler

CSO

Ping Bu Loke

CTO

The ZwickRoell Group

Established in Germany – At your service around the world

With production facilities, subsidiaries and partners, we are represented in more than 50 countries.

The ZwickRoell Group with production facilities, subsidiaries and sales and service companies in 56 countries around the world
ZwickRoell headquarters in Ulm, Germany
ZwickRoell North America Headquarters
ZwickRoell in Taicang (CN)
ZwickRoell in Fürstenfeld (Austria)
EMCO-Test (Austria)
Latzke (Germany)
GTM (Germany)
Toni Technik (Germany)
ZwickRoell GmbH & Co.KG in Ulm - Headquarters of the ZwickRoell Group

ZwickRoell headquarters in Ulm, Germany

  • 1938 Founding of Zwick in Ulm-Einsingen and start of testing machine manufacturing: merger with the ZwickRoell Group 1992
  • Main production location for 15 product groups with 85% in-house production. In-house development and manufacturing of load frames and main components.
  • Core competencies in the fields of testing software, extensometers, load cells, measurement and control electronics, specimen grips and test tools, temperature chambers
  • 200 product and industry specialists for new and ongoing product development; 7 members of standards committees
  • Testing laboratory with 50 testing systems and 2,000 accessories for pretesting, contract testing and online demonstrations.
ZwickRoell North America Headquarters in Kennesaw, Georgia

ZwickRoell North America Headquarters

Our ZwickRoell headquarters in North America supports our customers in the US, Canada, Mexico and neighboring countries through sales and service with the constant goal of meeting specific customer requirements and creating exceptional user experiences:

  • founded in 1995 in Kennesaw, GA.
  • Sales and service network in the US, Canada and Mexico and access to the entire service portfolio
  • Xperience Center with a wide range of testing machines, instruments and accessories for premium customer consultations in the form of demonstrations, preliminary tests, industry-specific events and implementation of our comprehensive ZwickRoell Academy training courses.

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Campus ZwickRoell China / Taicang

ZwickRoell in Taicang (CN)

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ZwickRoell Fürstenfeld - high-temperature testing systems, creep testing machines, optical extensometers

ZwickRoell in Fürstenfeld (Austria)

  • Member of the group since 2006
  • Medium-sized company with headquarters in Austria
  • Competence center for high-temperature testing machines, creep testing machines and optical extensometers for non-contact extension measurement
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EMCO-Test (Austria)

  • EMCO-TEST Testing Machines GmbH, headquartered in Kuchl, Austria was founded in 1954
  • Development and production of hardness testers and instruments with ~ 40 employees
  • ZwickRoell Group competence center for hardness testing since 2021
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Latzke (Germany)

  • Latzke Härteprüfung GmbH, headquartered in North Rhine-Westphalia, became part of the ZwickRoell Group in 2015.
  • Sales and service center for ZwickRoell hardness testing products for Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the Benelux countries, Liechtenstein and Denmark.
  • DAkkS accredited calibration lab
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GTM (Germany)

  • GTM Testing and Metrology GmbH headquartered in Bickenbach,Germany; founded 1988
  • Member of the ZwickRoell Group since 2007
  • Competence center and leading manufacturer of load cells, torque transducers and multi-component transducers.
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Toni Technik Baustoffprüfsysteme company premises

Toni Technik (Germany)

ZwickRoell AG holds a majority interest in Toni Technik Baustoffprüfsysteme GmbH.

  • Founded in 1876
  • 35 employees at the headquarter location in Berlin / Germany
  • Competence center for building material testing systems
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ZwickRoell representatives around the world

As a global leading supplier of innovative materials testing systems, we are represented by subsidiaries and sales partners on all continents. We offer excellent local service and consultation in 56 countries around the world. Our partners and contact information

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