About us

In December 1999, both
IAVF Antriebstechnik GmbH and
VOLKE Entwicklungsring SE
established a test center for drivetrain systems named
"IAVF-VOLKE Prüfzentrum für Verbrennungsmotoren GmbH" (IVP)

The company´s purpose is to test and verify drivetrain systems and powertrain components on engine and chassis dynamometers, as well as manufacturing test components and prototypes for powertrains.

Company history

January 2000

Groundbreaking

Construction of the headquarter and first test benches

May 2000

First engine dynamometer

Commissioning the first engine dynamometer, offices and workshops are still under construction

May 2001

Commissioning & completion

Commissioning the first test bench facility, offices and workshops

2002

Expansion

Construction of a new warehouse including an electrical laboratory and workshop

2004

First emission test bench

Assembling the first emission test bench including CVS system

2007-2008

Extension for heavy duty engines

Assembling two test benches for heavy duty and industrial engines

2008-2013

New test bench facility

Commissioning 12 ultra-dynamic application and functional test benches

March 2014

Expansion office premises

Moving into the new headquarter including logistic centre

2017-2020

Chassis dynamometer test centre

Construction of a chassis dynamometer test centre with four test benches, three conditioning areas and one workshop

January 2025

Company renaming

“IAVF-VOLKE Prüfzentrum für Verbrennungsmotoren GmbH” turns into “IVP IAVF-VOLKE Prüfzentrum für Antriebssysteme GmbH”

October 2025

Brake emission test bench

Commissioning one test bench for brake dust emissions