🛡️ Accredited Certification Body · Notified Body · Est. 2000
PRVÁ ZVÁRAČSKÁ, a. s. | FIRST WELDING COMPANY INC.
Your Certification Partner With International Recognition
Once Certified — Accepted Globally
PRVÁ ZVÁRAČSKÁ, a. s. | FIRST WELDING COMPANY INC is in the service of customers since 2000. Headquartered in Bratislava, Slovakia, with international presence across Czech Republic, China, India, Serbia, Turkey, Hungary, and Ukraine.
EN 15085
EN ISO 3834
EN 1090
2014/68/EU PED
ISO 9712 NDT
International Presence
Slovakia
Czech Republic
India
China
Serbia
Turkey
Hungary
Ukraine
Recognised & Accredited By
🌐 SNAS
🌐 European Commissio
🌐 ECWRV
PRVÁ ZVÁRAČSKÁ, a. s
Bratislava, Slovakia · Est. 2000
About PRVÁ ZVÁRAČSKÁ
A Legacy of Technical Excellence & Global Trust
PRVÁ ZVÁRAČSKÁ, a. s. | FIRST WELDING COMPANY INC is in the service of customers since 2000. As an internationally accredited certification body and notified body, we deliver technically rigorous assessments across welding, inspection, and pressure equipment standards.
Headquartered in Bratislava, Slovakia, our operations span Czech Republic, China, India, Serbia, Turkey, Hungary, and Ukraine — enabling us to serve global manufacturers with consistent, internationally recognised certification outcomes.
24+
Years of Service
15+
Countries
7
Active Standards
100%
Independent
We Certify
Certifications & Assessments
Select your area of interest — our experts deliver technically precise
assessments across seven internationally recognised standards.
EN 15085
Railway Vehicle Welding
Certification for welding of railway vehicles, components, and subassemblies to European standards.
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EN ISO 3834
Fusion Welding Quality
Quality requirements for fusion welding of metallic materials across all levels of complexity.
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EN 1090
Steel & Aluminium Structures
Execution of steel and aluminium structures for structural components in the construction sector.
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2014/68/EU
Pressure Equipment Directive
Assessment of pressure equipment including vessels, piping, fittings, and safety accessories.
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2014/29/EU
Simple Pressure Vessels
Directive covering simple pressure vessels welded from steel or aluminium alloys.
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ISO 9712
NDT Personnel Certification
Certification of non-destructive testing personnel across all industrial methods and levels.
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ISO 9001
Quality Management Systems
Internationally recognised quality management system certification for engineering organisations.
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Industries Served
Certification Across Every Critical Sector
From high-speed railway to deep-sea pressure systems — our
standards expertise spans the world’s most demanding industrial
environments.
Railway & Transportation
Oil, Gas & Petrochemical
Aerospace & Aviation
Steel Structures
Pressure Equipment
Heavy Manufacturing
Why PZVAR
The Certification Partner That Delivers
Global Accreditation
Recognised by SNAS, ECWRV, and the European Commission across 15+ countries.
24+ Years of Excellence
Serving industrial clients since 2000 with consistent technical precision.
Rapid Turnaround
Streamlined audit processes designed to minimise downtime for your operations.
Expert Auditors
International team of certified engineers and welding technology specialists.
Once Certified, Accepted Globally
Our certifications are recognised by regulatory bodies worldwide.
Confidential & Impartial
Fully independent certification body with strict impartiality protocols.
Certification Process
From Application to Global Recognition
01
Initial Inquiry
Submit your certification request and receive a tailored scope assessment within 48 hours.
02
Documentation Review
Our experts audit your quality manuals, WPS, WPQR, and technical documentation.
03
On-Site Audit
Accredited auditors conduct an on-site assessment of your facility and processes.
04
Technical Assessment
Comprehensive evaluation against the relevant European or ISO standard requirements.
05
Certification Issued
Receive your internationally recognised certificate, valid across member states.
06
Surveillance & Renewal
Ongoing surveillance audits ensure continued compliance and certificate validity.
Numbers That Matter
Two Decades of Measurable Impact
25+
Years of Excellence
Established 2000, Bratislava
500+
Projects Certified
Across all major standards
15+
Countries Served
Europe, Asia & beyond
7
Active Standards
EN, ISO & EU Directives
Testimonials
Trusted by Leading Engineering Organisations
"We chose PZVAR for our ISO 9712 NDT personnel certification program across three facilities. The international recognition of their certification has opened doors in European markets we could not previously access."
Ing. Marek Novotný
Operations Manager, Advanced NDT Services GmbH, Germany
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