VDE Testing and Certification Institute
Service Address
VDE Prüf- und Zertifizierungsinstitut GmbH
Testing and Certification Institute
Merianstr. 28
63069 Offenbach
Contact details
Phone: +49 69 83 06-0
Fax: +49 69 83 06-555
Email: vde-institut@vde.com
Managing Director
Wolfgang Niedziella
Local court
Amtsgericht Offenbach am Main
Trade Register Number
HRB 43618
Association's registered office
DE-63069 Offenbach am Main
VAT Reg. No.
DE 261 922 990
Tax Number
04425092566
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