Applus+ IDIADA
Applus+ IDIADA is an engineering company providing design, testing, and certification services to the automotive industry. It operates a primary proving ground and technical center in Spain while maintaining an international presence across several continents.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
Spain
HQ City
Santa Oliva
Founded
1990
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
Yes
Ownership Type
public
Stock Exchange
BME
Tax Domicile
ES
Ultimate Parent
Applus Services, S.A.
Data Hosting
ES
GDPR Status
compliant
B Corp Certified
No
Supply Chain
limited
Repair / Recycling
No
Ethical Certifications
ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 17025
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1990
IDIADA creation
IDIADA was established as a result of an agreement between the Generalitat de Catalunya and the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya.
1999
Applus+ acquisition
Applus+ acquired IDIADA, integrating it into its global testing and certification services division.
2024
Private equity buyout
Applus Services was acquired by the consortium Amber EquityCo (managed by TDR Capital) and delisted from the stock exchange.