Company History
Applus+ Technologies, Inc., (a subsidiary of Applus+ Servicios Tecnológicos) was founded in January of 1996 as Keating Technologies, Inc.
In December 2000, Keating Technologies Inc., was acquired by the Agbar Group as part of their global growth strategy in the automotive testing and certification marketplace. Shortly after the acquisition, the Company’s name was changed to Agbar Technologies. By 2002, the firm had become the leader and most experienced contractor in decentralized I/M program management in the U.S.
As part of a strategic realignment to focus on quality, testing and certification, a global name change was introduced in 2003, creating the Applus+ brand. Agbar Technologies, Inc. became Applus+ Technologies, Inc.
In November of 2007, the Applus+ Group was acquired by the Carlyle Group, a U.S. private equity firm whose plan is to help Applus+ grow to become one of the top five leading companies in the certification sector worldwide.
Our expanded focus includes:
- Decentralized vehicle inspection program management
- Centralized vehicle inspection program management
- Enhanced Vehicle Information Database systems and communication networks
- Inspector and Repair Technician Training
- Overt and Covert Auditing
- Kiosk and wireless remote OBD II testing technologies
- Emission and safety-related diagnostics, maintenance and service centers
- Repair shop certification
