始于1872，TUV莱茵140年的传奇故事仍在续写⋯
       自1872年成立以来，TUV莱茵一直为解决人类、环境和科技互动过程中出现的挑战开发安全持续的解决方案。我们坚信社会发展与科技进步相互依存，密不可分。

莱茵140年旅程介绍：

1872 The Verein zur Überwachung der Dampfkessel (DÜV), an organization to inspect steam boilers, is founded. DÜV is the foundation of TÜV.
蒸气锅炉监督协会（DÜV）成立，负责检验设备安全性。该组织是德国莱茵TÜV的前身。
1876 The first elevator, a paternoster, begins service in London. Today, TÜV Rheinland inspects elevators around the world – including at the Shanghai World Financial Center, China's tallest building.
第一部电梯（升降梯）在伦敦问世。如今，德国莱茵TÜV的电梯检验服务遍及全世界，包括中国最高建筑——上海环球金融中心。
1881 The first electric train in continuous operation (tram) starts running in Berlin. TÜV Rheinland is still synonymous with safety and quality on tracks around the world today.
第一部有轨电车于柏林启动，目前德国莱茵TÜV仍为全球轨道交通的安全与质量提供检测服务。
1900 DÜV inspects its first automobiles and administers driver's license tests.
DÜV 检验第一辆汽车并监督驾驶执照考试。

1918 DÜV expands its activities to include mining and energy.
DÜV 的业务延伸至矿产和能源领域。
1919 For the first time, DÜV tests machines used to fill carbonated drinks, soda, on behalf of public authorities.
DÜV 首次代表政府机构检测碳酸饮料和汽水机。
1926 DÜV opens its first chemical laboratory.
DÜV 启用其首间化学实验室。
1935 DÜV monitors electrical installations at cinemas, theatres and sports halls.
DÜV 监测电影院、剧院以及运动场的电子设备。
1941 The mother of all computers is presented by Konrad Zuse in Berlin. TÜV Rheinland is the leading inspection service provider for PC and laptop monitors today, with a market share of over 40% worldwide.
Konrad Zuse 在柏林演示电脑的“鼻祖”。 德国莱茵TÜV是提供个人电脑及笔记本电脑检测服务的翘楚，全球市场占有率超过四成。

1978 TÜV Rheinland opens an office in New York City (Region North America). North America is a strong market for industrial services, material tests, product safety and alternative energies.
德国莱茵TÜV 在纽约（北美地区）设立了办事处，该地区是工业服务、材料测试、产品安全及可替代能源的重要市场。
1978 TÜV Rheinland opens an office in Tokyo (Region Asia/Pacific). It specializes in product testing, as well as mobility and photovoltaics.
于东京设立亚太地区办事处，专注于产品安全、交通服务及光伏服务。
1986 The first branch is opened in Taiwan (Region Greater China) for product testing of sporting goods and household appliances, textiles, toys, industrial services and mobility.
成立台湾分公司，提供运动产品、家用电器、纺织品、玩具等产品测试以及培训与咨询服务、工业服务及交通服务。
1988 Establishes Hong Kong office and develops toy and chemical testing.
成立香港办公室，进一步发展了玩具及化学测试。
1989 A branch is founded in Shanghai. TÜV Rheinland aggressively develop business in China. Now TÜV Rheinland has more than 10 branches in China Mainland.
莱茵技术（上海）有限公司成立。德国莱茵TÜV积极扩展在中国大陆的业务，目前已设立了超过十个分公司。

1989 A branch is founded in Budapest (Region Middle, Eastern, South East Europe). It specializes in the certification of quality and environmental management systems and IT security.
布达佩斯分公司成立（欧洲中部、东部及东南地区），业务集中在质量认证、环境管理系统以及信息科技安全。
1993 Offices are opened in Argentina and Chile. Brazil follows in 1997.
在阿根廷及智利设立办事处。不久之后，巴西办事处也于1997年成立。
1994 TÜV Rheinland develops the ECOPROOF Label for eco-friendly production free of harmful substances.
德国莱茵TÜV为环保产品颁发“环保认证”标识。
2006 The company joins the Global Compact of the United Nations. The international network is committed to human rights, labor standards, environmental protection and anticorruption around the globe.
德国莱茵TÜV加入“联合国全球契约”。该国际组织致力于全球人权、劳工标准、环境保护及反贪。
2007 The establishment of a subsidiary in Australia sees TÜV Rheinland represented on all continents.
澳洲子公司成立，代表德国莱茵TÜV的服务网络遍及五大洲。
2009 With nine laboratories in Asia, the USA and Germany, TÜV Rheinland further strengthens its world market leadership in the photovoltaic industry.
在亚洲、美国和德国设立了9所新实验室，成为全球领先的太阳能测试机构 。