“45 Years of Trusted Innovation”: ROSEN Group Celebrates Its 45th Anniversary in 2026

From Pioneering Spirit to a Global Market Leader

What once began in a small room above a garage is now indispensable to the global energy infrastructure. In 1981, Hermann Rosen founded an engineering company that, over the years, has grown into a global company with more than 4,000 employees. This year, the ROSEN Group celebrates its 45th anniversary. 

“45 years of Trusted Innovation” – that is the motto of the anniversary year. This motto ties closely to ROSEN’s history: a pioneering spirit, innovation, and continuity have made the company successful over the past four decades. What began as an early commitment to new technological paths has evolved into an internationally leading provider of state of the art diagnostic technologies to obtain detailed information about the condition of critical industrial facilities. ROSEN thus makes a significant contribution to the security of the global energy supply.

ROSEN has continuously evolved its portfolio. Targeted investments in advanced technologies – including artificial intelligence for faster and more reliable data processing, the development of next generation diagnostic systems, and robotic solutions for the inspection of hard to access infrastructure – demonstrate ROSEN’s commitment to engineering excellence and to setting technological standards in the industry.

Close customer relationships, high flexibility, and the ability to develop solutions for previously unresolved challenges have made ROSEN a trusted innovator in the industry – today and with a clear focus on the future. With the entry of Partners Group as a strategic majority shareholder in 2024, important foundations were laid for the company’s next phase of development, creating the basis for the consistent further strengthening of its core business.

A spirit of innovation from day one

Andreas Opfermann, Chief Executive Officer of the ROSEN Group, says: “45 years mark a special milestone for ROSEN – for us, this is a fitting occasion to honor a bold corporate decision and the pioneering spirit that accompanied it. At the same time, we see in this history a responsibility toward our employees, society, and future generations to continue to breathe life into the spirit and innovative mindset that has shaped ROSEN from day one. We look forward to the coming decades with great confidence and aim to add many more successful chapters to our history.”

Erik Cornelissen, Chief Customer Officer of the ROSEN Group, emphasizes: “For decades, a key factor in ROSEN’s success has been continuous dialogue not only among colleagues but also with our customers and partners. In many trusting conversations, we are inspired and equally challenged to develop new solutions for the market. Without this close collaboration, ROSEN would not be the successful company it is today.”

Today, ROSEN operates through more than 25 locations and international, specialized teams across Europe, North and South America, the Middle East, and the Asia Pacific region. This global setup combines local expertise with continuous international knowledge exchange. Alongside technology and data, ROSEN places a clear focus on its people: long term capability development, targeted training, and talent development across regions have supported the company’s growth for more than four decades.

A Shared Journey, Looking Forward

Throughout its anniversary year in 2026, ROSEN will mark the occasion through a range of activities. These initiatives are designed to acknowledge the company’s journey while reinforcing what it stands for today: long term partnership, technical reliability, and a clear commitment to the future of critical energy infrastructure.
Local initiatives, engagement across digital channels, and selected appearances at international trade fairs will provide opportunities to connect with employees, customers, and partners, to share experiences, exchange perspectives, and look ahead together.

About the ROSEN Gruppe

The ROSEN Group is a globally leading provider of cutting-edge solutions in all areas of the integrity process chain. Since its origins as a one-man business in 1981, ROSEN has rapidly grown and continues to do so. Today, the business consists of a team of more than 4,500 employees operating in more than 120 countries.

ROSEN's products and services:

  • Inspection of critical industrial assets to ensure reliable operations of the highest standards and effectiveness
  • Customized engineering consultancy providing efficient asset integrity management
  • Production and supply of customized novel systems and products
  • Market-driven, topical, state-of-the-art research and development providing "added-value" products and services
Portrait of Jörn Wunderlich, ROSEN Group

Jörn Wunderlich

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