New metallurgical laboratory and testing facility to serve wide range of industry sectors and forms part of the expansion strategy for the innovative precision engineering group
Innovative precision fabrication and welding specialist LTi Metaltech has announced the formation of a new division called Metaltest UK as part of its expansion into metallurgical testing. The facility will be wholly independent and established by May 2016 on the prestigious Milton Science Park, near Abingdon, Oxfordshire. Metaltest UK will become one of the only dedicated metallurgical testing providers of its kind in the region.
Following the incorporation of the new division into the group and investment in new state-of-the-art equipment, the new metallurgical testing laboratory will fill the void left by the recent closure of the Caparo Testing Laboratory (CTT) in Witney and the resultant loss of associated inspection services. The laboratory will be staffed by expert personnel previously employed by Caparo to maintain and expand client projects and help build the new customer portfolio.
Metaltest UK, which plans to start operations during the second quarter of this year, is led by Phil Lacey, Operations Director at LTi Metaltech, who said: “This year will be one of the most significant years for LTi Metaltech, and based on a strategy earmarked for growth and diversification. From our production of key specialised parts of MRI scanners and bespoke fabrication expertise, we know that our project management, technical support and competitive pricing has placed us as a lead innovator within the market. Metaltest UK will combine its vision for the future and foundation of the same dedicated account handlers who are fully versed of manufacturing demands, understand the market and have a proven track record. We are hoping that Metaltest UK will become the UK’s supplier of choice for weld and metallurgical testing capabilities.”
Metaltest UK has invested in new equipment that will enable high-tech solutions for metallurgical testing such as Tensile, Charpy, Hardness and Macro/Micro-examinations. The company anticipates that UKAS accreditation will be awarded soon following an official audit.
This new metallurgical laboratory and testing facility will be based near the UK Headquarters and manufacturing base of LTi Metaltech on Milton Science Park, Abingdon.
From its advanced and well equipped laboratory, the company will provide a range of metallurgical inspection services to industry sectors including construction, manufacturing, oil and gas, energy, automotive and marine nationwide, as well as carrying out various examinations associated with welder coding and weld procedures.
