The GSI-Gesellschaft für Schweißtechnik International mbH (GSI mbH) was founded by the DVS - Deutscher Verband für Schweißen und verwandte Verfahren e.V. (German Welding Society) in 1999. It is an amalgamation of efficient Welding Training and Research Institutes (SLV - Schweißtechnische Lehr- und Versuchsanstalten) having over 80 years of experience in joining and testing technology. GSI is a non-profit, limited-liability company which operates independently for individuals, skilled-trade businesses, industrial companies, authorities and research bodies. The aims of GSI are joining-related education & training, consulting and national and international technology transfer. Our services – your advantage - Education and training according to national and international guidelines - E-Learning, in-house and company-specific courses - Education and training abroad - Accredited testing laboratories (EN ISO/IEC 17025) - Notified body according to 97/23 EG Pressure equipment directive (PED) - Stationary and mobile tests - Rapid technology transfer - Confidential contract research and development - Comprehensive and neutral investment consultancy Branches of GSI mbH: SLV Berlin-Brandenburg SLV Duisburg SLV Fellbach SLV Hannover SLV München SLV Saarbrücken BZ Rhein-Ruhr SK Bielefeld Cooperating Facilities of GSI mbH: SLV Halle GmbH SLV Mannheim GmbH SLV Mecklenburg-Vorpommern GmbH SLV Nord GmbH TC Kleben GmbH International associations of GSI mbH: GEWC (German Egyptian Welding Center), Egypt GSI SLV Baltikum OÜ, Estonia GSI SLV Sankt Petersburg, Russia GSI SLV Kunshan, China GSI SLV-TR, Turkey SLV-GSI Polska Sp. z o.o., Poland SVV Praha, Czech Republic