About PZVAR
Engineering Trust Since 2000
PRVÁ ZVÁRAČSKÁ, a. s. | FIRST WELDING COMPANY INC is one of Europe’s leading accredited certification bodies for welding, inspection, and pressure equipment standards.
Our Mission
To Certify Excellence Across Every Weld
We provide technically rigorous, internationally recognised certification services that enable manufacturing organisations to demonstrate welding quality, structural integrity, and regulatory compliance to customers and authorities worldwide.
Our Vision
The Global Standard in Welding Certification
To be the world’s most trusted certification body for welding and structural engineering standards — delivering certifications that open markets, build confidence, and raise the quality of engineered structures globally.
Our History
25 Years of Growth
2000
Founded in Bratislava, Slovakia as PRVÁ ZVÁRAČSKÁ, a. s.
2003
Achieved first international accreditation for EN ISO 3834 welding quality assessments.
2007
Expanded operations to Czech Republic and introduced EN 15085 railway certification services.
2012
Received Notified Body status under the European Pressure Equipment Directive (PED).
2016
Launched operations in India and Serbia, establishing presence across South Asian markets.
2020
Celebrated 20 years of certification excellence with expansion into China, Turkey and Ukraine.
2024
Over 500 certificates issued globally. Operating across 15 countries on three continents.
Our Values
What We Stand For
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.
Confidential & Impartial
Fully independent certification body with strict impartiality protocols.
Global Presence
International Reach, Local Expertise
With offices and audit teams operating across 8 countries, PZVAR delivers consistent, regionally knowledgeable certification services whether you are manufacturing in Central Europe or South Asia.
Slovakia
Czech Republic
India
China
Serbia
Turkey
Hungary
Ukraine
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