Control Union – Bouw

Bulk commodities and breakbulk, vessels, technical installations and offshore wind and drilling platforms

Inspections, testing & monitoring

The proof to your promise
    Quality inspections

    Protect every link in the chain

    In complex supply chains, reliable information is essential, from raw materials and ship cargoes to work equipment and offshore assets. Every phase requires demonstrable assurance.

    Control Union delivers independent inspections, testing and monitoring that help organisations manage risk and support compliance. Through objective insight and timely data, we enable informed decision‑making at the moments that matter most, from production and storage to transport, use and asset management.

    Inspections, testing & monitoring

    Control Union is an expert in a wide range of inspection services. From commodity inspections for goods and cargoes to industrial inspections for offshore installations, wind turbines, drilling platforms, technical installations and work equipment.

    Cargo inspections

    Cargo inspections

    Monitoring services

    Monitoring services

    Offshore inspections

    Offshore inspections

    Asset integrity solutions

    Asset integrity solutions

    Work equipment inspections

    Work equipment inspections

    Smart procurement & advice

    Independent advice and procurement of lifting, hoisting, fall protection and work equipment, aligned with operational needs, technical requirements, asset management strategies and applicable standards.

    This approach helps organisations select the right equipment with greater control over safety, compliance, availability and cost.

    Scaffolding

    Built on experience, focused on the future

    The strength of Control Union lies in its long history in inspection and assurance. Generations of experience in commodity inspections, logistics processes and technical assessments still form the foundation of our work today. This accumulated knowledge is deeply embedded in our way of working and defines the quality our clients rely on.

    At the same time, this experience continues to evolve. Control Union actively applies its legacy to new markets and applications, addressing emerging risks, new technologies and changing supply chains.

    Security over collateral, worldwide

    Clear insight into collateral within trade & commodity finance. Acting as an independent third party, Control Union supports collateral assessment through continuous monitoring, verification and transparent reporting, from storage to financing.

    Control Union Collateral management
    The proof to your promise

    One-stop-shop

    Built on expertise, quality and the smart use of innovation

    Control Union has up‑to‑date, practical knowledge of national and international laws and regulations. This expertise supports organisations in demonstrating compliance and assessing risk accurately within complex operational environments.

    Digital solutions, advanced measurement techniques and data‑driven applications strengthen our inspection, testing and monitoring services. Innovation supports our experts in the field and provides clients with faster, more accurate and transparent insight.

    Our methodologies are based on ISO, NEN and other recognised quality standards. This contributes to consistent execution, reliable reporting and reproducible results across locations and throughout the supply chain.

    Our clients rely on facts, not assumptions. We provide that insight, exactly where it’s needed.
    Koen Backer van Ommeren – Control Union Inspecties

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    Global coverage

    Control Union drives global trade forward. As an international and independent partner, we support traders, producers, brands, and logistics service providers in managing risk and safeguarding quality at every step of the supply chain.

    From raw material to final product, from processes and systems to installations, we provide insight, assurance, and trust in every link of the chain. We do this through inspections and audits, certification and verification, laboratory analyses, and pest management.

    Our global network of experts are embedded in international supply chains across dozens of sectors, including agriculture, food & feed, energy & biofuels, forestry, construction & infrastructure, textiles, maritime, and on- and offshore.

    Together, we build future-proof supply chains and confidence in global trade!

    105
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    Years of experience
    275
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    Offices and laboratories in 80 countries
    6000
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    Dedicated colleagues