Corporate Information - News
New Address for NDT Services Ltd - March 2011
NDT Services offer new portable metal analysis service using an XRF Portable Analyser - March 2011
Composite Testing capabilities improved at NDT Services Ltd - November 2010
Unit 10A, Victory Park, Derby. Completion of building. - August 2010
New Apprentices for NDT Services Ltd Materials Laboratory - July 2010
Continued progress on Victory Park site - June 2010
Victory Park site taking shape - March 2010
Work Starts on NDT Services Ltd New Victory Park Site - January 2010
Materials Laboratory announces increased testing capability. - August 2009
Materials Laboratory Coordinate support to major UK client. - June 2009
Rolls-Royce Embedded Supplier Contract - April 2009
NDT Services Ltd "On the Move - March 2009
New Address for NDT Services Ltd
March 2011
NDT Services Ltd are pleased to announce that as part of their continued expansion they will be fully operational from their new 33,000sq ft purpose built premises at Victory Park, Derby from Monday 2nd May 2011.
Therefore as from that date their two existing premises at;
5 Side Ley, Kegworth, Derbys. DE74 2FJ and Building 38, Vanguard Road, East
Midlands Airport, Castle Donington, Derbys. DE74 2SA, will cease to be operational.
The Materials Testing Division will remain operational from their site at
99 Victory Road, Derby. DE24 8EL
Also the European Inspection Division will remain operational on their present site at Martindale Industrial Estate, Off Hawks Green Lane, Heath Hayes, Cannock, Staffs WS11 7XN.
From 2nd May 2011 the new address for Administration, Technical Services, Surface Inspection, X ray and Ultrasonic Immersion testing will be;
NDT Services Ltd
Unit 10A,
Victory Park
Victory Road
Derby.
DE 24 8ZF
Main telephone; 01332 275700
Fax; 01332 275729
NDT Services offer new portable metal analysis service using an XRF Portable Analyser
March 2011
This hand-held machine is capable of analysing metals using X-Ray Fluorescence technology. A full chemical analysis of a pipe, plate, weld, or any product is available within seconds of testing. Using our in-built library of thousands of material specifications, we are also able to certify the sample tested to a specific grade of an alloy.
The equipment is the latest in a line of developments in modern portable analysis techniques. Results are displayed on the computer screen allowing rapid sorting and Positive Material Identification (PMI) of thousands of alloys. We can even test the Gold (carat) content in Jewellery!
Our experienced and qualified team of Metallurgists are able to visit your site anywhere in the world and give you instant results of the chemistry of any metals. The detection system has the ability to detect any element selected by the machine in the Periodic Table which is heavier than Scandium (Sc).
For more information please contact Ian Copestake on 01332 275820
ian.copestake@ndtservices.co.uk
Composite Testing capabilities improved at NDT Services Ltd
November 2010
The progress of a recent project will enable efficient prioritisation and selection of appropriate non destructive testing methods to improve customer's manufacturing efficiencies and production quality improvements.
By future investment in new testing systems, NDT Services Ltd can explore the possibility of optimising results obtained from ndt techniques.. Following on, the potential is to now feed actual test data into the product evaluation process, which takes the value of these services to higher levels. For example, such data is increasingly being sought for use by designers.
By working in collaboration with instrument suppliers, Research & Development organisations and customers, a strategic lead has been established that enables NDT Services Ltd to promote leading edge testing services, offering substantial production benefits to obtain results quickly and also in digital formats.
Tim Cresswell led the project, ably assisted by bd3T's Chartered Engineer, Patrick Eaton to check and validate progressive steps into broader markets and applications to assist Sales Manager, Pete Maiden, including:-
- Aero Engine, Airframe, F1 Motorsport, Defence, Marine
- Research & Development University and commercial manufacturing organisations
This firmly establishes NDT Services Ltd as a leading UK resource upon which manufacturers of all disciplines are finding exciting opportunities.
Operations Director, Phil Morris was delighted by the progress made to explore, develop and adopt the new techniques. The requirement for extensive and broad ranging services, both in manufacturing processes and on-site is growing substantially. Simply gauged by the number of enquiries incoming this project has been excellent timing to ensure customers gain best benefit from a responsive 24/7 service capability.
Unit 10A, Victory Park, Derby. Completion of building
August 2010
Construction work on the building and surrounding layout has been completed on the new Victory Park site. Over the coming weeks and months internal fittings, office layouts, equipment power supplies and services will be installed, ready for equipment to be moved in towards the end of 2010.
Plans for the layouts and installation of the X Ray facility, the Surface Inspection facility and new immersion tanks are already drawn up, and installations will begin in October, with provisional completion dates planned for the end of the year.
Managing Director Graham Tomlinson stated that the building contractor has done a fantastic job, and that he now plans to make sure that the internal offices and equipment installations are up to the same standard, so that the new facility reflects NDT Services Ltd commitment to its staff, its customers and to ensure that the Company stays in the forefront of materials testing technology.
New Apprentices for NDT Services Ltd Materials LaboratoryJuly 2010
After the successful completion of their NVQ's by last years trainees, Ian Copestake, the manager of the Materials and Metallurgical Laboratory has recently employed a further two apprentices.
This year's new trainees are Andy Foster and Matt Cross, both from Spondon, and who both left West Park school earlier in the year to start their career at NDT Services.
Both trainees will be doing their NVQ 2 training at Training 2000 in Derby. Matt and Andy are pictured below.
Continued progress on Victory Park siteJune 2010
The new Victory park site is continuing to make good progress, and is still ahead of schedule. All of the major external structural work and working area flooring is now complete and the contractors are now busy fitting out the office areas, connecting services and laying out the surrounding areas, which will comprise parking bays, loading bays and general access to the building.
Victory Park site taking shapeMarch 2010
Work on the new NDT Services Ltd Victory Park site is continuing at quite a pace, with the building contractors ahead of schedule. The ground works are all complete and the outer framework is being erected, giving an idea of the size of the new facility. The contractors are confident that the work will be completed for late summer, as planned.
The following pictures show the current construction state of the building.
January 2010 Work Starts on NDT Services Ltd New Victory Park SiteJanuary 2010
Contractors Revelan plc have started clearing and preparing the site at Victory Park, Derby in readiness for the construction of the 30,000 sq ft laboratory and office complex for NDT Services Ltd.
The development will be on the site of the old Qualcast Foundry in Victory Road, which is being converted into a high specification industrial park.
When completed, NDT Services will transfer all of their operations from the East Midlands Airport and Kegworth sites to the new facility.
The building is due for completion in late summer 2010, which will allow the Company to transition their operations into it, in late 2010 and early 2011.
Managing Director, Graham Tomlinson stated " this is a major step forward for NDT Services Ltd. The new facility will allow for expansion of our services and ensure our continuing commitment to all of our customers. It will also create the opportunity for new recruits and give our existing staff the opportunity to embrace more testing disciplines.
Materials Laboratory announces increased testing capabilityAugust 2009
Due to customer demands, NDT Services Ltd have extended their Impact Testing facility. In addition to Charpy Impact testing to British Standard BS EN 10045 and American Standard AST E23, we now have the capability to carry out Izod Impact testing to BS 131 part 1, with a testing range as low as -196 deg C.
This expansion of the testing capabilities is in direct response to customer needs, showing the commitment of NDT Services Ltd to become your one stop shop for all your non destructive and destructive testing requirements.
Materials Laboratory Coordinates support to major UK clientJune 2009
The Material Testing division of NDT Services Ltd has recently completed a comprehensive weld testing and inspection programme for a major UK supplier.
The project involved qualification of over 200 welding procedures and welders for an installation in Europe. The testing involved many aspects of our company such as X-Ray, Surface crack detection, Mechanical testing including tensile, Charpy Impact, Bend tests, Hardness surveys, metallurgical inspection and forensic metallurgy. The materials tested included innovative alloys specifically designed for low temperature, high load environments.
Because of the need for the testing to fit into the build schedule of the installation, every single test had to be completed on a very tight time scale. NDT Services are proud to announce that we exceeded our clients expectations and were confirmed as being a part for the client winning further work throughout Europe and beyond.
This is a prime example of how NDT Services can provide a full testing service to support its clients, and even go the extra step to assist our clients in building their reputations in an international market.
NDT Services Ltd awarded "Embedded Supplier" contractApril 2009
NDT Services Ltd of Kegworth are pleased to announce that they have secured a three year contract to become an "Embedded Supplier" of on call non destructive testing and inspection services at a Rolls-Royce plc site in Derby.
Services to be provided will include
- High magnification binocular inspection.
- Immersion Ultrasonic inspections
- Manual Ultrasonic inspections
- Manual and semi automated Eddy Current inspections
- Rotary Eddy Current inspections
- Level III services
- Replicast services
- Other service support, as and when required
In order to create a platform for further growth and to facilitate the "Embedded Supplier" contract, NDT Services Ltd will relocate most of their existing businesses to a purpose built unit on the new Victory Park Industrial Estate, Victory Road, Derby, within the next twelve months.
Managing Director Graham Tomlinson was quoted as saying, " We are very pleased to have secured the "Embedded Supplier" contract, which will reinforce our relationship with Rolls-Royce plc.
Moving to a new purpose built site is a very exciting prospect, it will create room for further growth and as well as being a benefit to our customers, by having all of our services under one roof, it will also be a big benefit to our staff by giving them the opportunity to acquire more varied skills.
NDT Services Ltd On the Move! March 2009
Following on from their recent growth due to the acquisition of the materials testing and metallurgical business of CoMech Metrology, and of the European and offshore inspection business Eurospection Ltd, the Kegworth based non destructive testing, materials testing and inspection company NDT Services Ltd, has announced that it is to relocate all of its business activities to a purpose built multi million pound building in Victory Road, Derby.
Managing Director, Graham Tomlinson [pictured] stated that with the recent growth and with the prospect of a long term contract with a major aerospace manufacturer, the time is now right to consolidate all of their business interests, which is now located on three sites around the East Midlands, into one prime site. This will provide room for further business development into high technology testing solutions which in turn should also provide further jobs in the area.
The move to the new facility is being supported by EMDA and Lloyds TSB, who both agreed that the growth potential of NDT Services Ltd can only be fully realised by investing in larger premises and new and innovative testing solutions.
For an overview of the range of services available from NDT Services Ltd, check out the corporate video and website on www.ndtservices.co.uk