Arotec Quality GmbH
Inspection service

Third Party Inspection (TPI)

Independent verification that equipment and materials conform to code, before, during and after manufacture.

Third party inspector examining fabricated equipment at a manufacturing facility
Overview

What is Third Party Inspection?

Third party inspection (TPI) is the independent verification of a product or service against international standards and client requirements, carried out by a party with no commercial stake in the outcome. Every supply involves three roles: the first party (the seller or supplier), the second party (the buyer), and the third party — an independent inspection body appointed by the buyer to confirm conformity on its behalf.

The value of third party inspection rests entirely on impartiality. Arotec Quality holds no role in the design, procurement, manufacture or installation of the items we inspect — our only interest is an accurate result. Our inspections follow rigorous internal quality procedures and documented reporting protocols, giving each client a clear, defensible record of conformity at every hold point.

Building on a heritage in demanding oil & gas and energy projects, Arotec Quality combines genuine sector expertise with a European network of over 100 qualified specialists and established cooperation with leading certification bodies including TÜV NORD, TÜV Rheinland, SGS, DNV and Lloyd's Register — acting as your eyes and ears at every link in the supply chain.

Inspector reviewing material certificates against project specifications
How it works

Inspection across the full production timeline

01

Initial Production Check

Pre-production verification of materials and manufacturing readiness.

02

During Production Check (DUPRO)

In-process surveillance at agreed hold points throughout fabrication.

03

Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI)

Final release verification before goods leave the factory.

04

Container Loading Inspection

Quantity and condition control at the point of loading.

What we inspect

What independent inspection delivers

Engaging an independent inspection partner is consistently more cost-effective than maintaining an in-house QC team for project-driven demand.

Flexible capacity
Short-term inspection capacity without fixed overheads.
Local presence
Inspectors who share the language and working culture of overseas manufacturers.
Faster vendor assessment
Distributed capability across time zones lowers travel cost and delay.
Conformity to code
Verification against international standards and project specifications.
Material & mill certificates
Certificate review integrated throughout for full traceability.
Documented assurance
Defensible records of conformity at every hold point.
Work with us

Need third-party inspection?

Talk to Arotec Quality about independent verification for your next project.