Founded in the Netherlands in 1937 as Röntgen Technische Dienst (RTD), the company became a global leader in non-destructive testing (NDT) and wide-ranging inspection techniques.
The company earned an international reputation for technical innovation, pioneering advanced inspection techniques and developing its own state-of-the-art industrial applications and inspection systems.
With a highly qualified workforce and a strong culture of technical innovation, RTD became a trusted provider of technical assurance services to oil and gas, energy, and infrastructure companies worldwide.
The company developed a strong international presence across Europe and North America, including the Netherlands, Germany, Canada, and the United States.
Following its integration into the Applus+ Group, RTD progressively transitioned to the Applus+ brand and became globally recognized as Applus+ RTD.
Applus+ RTD Services
Today, the expertise, innovation, and highly specialized technical capabilities developed by RTD continue to form part of the Energy & Industry division of Applus+ , allowing clients to continue accessing these services specialized in:
RTD became internationally recognized for its expertise in non-destructive testing (NDT), advanced inspection technologies, asset integrity management, offshore inspection, and technical assurance services.