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We are so proud to announce this.

By adding to our existing UKAS accreditation, TesTex NDT Limited has been awarded UKAS 17020 as a Type A Inspection Body for Major, Intermediate and Minor Pressure Systems, meaning that we are now Internationally recognised for our work in this area, which encompasses our Inspection Services and Written Schemes of Examination. Simon Mackenzie, MD comments “It’s been a long process to gain the award. Being recognised for our work is a real tribute to the hard work put in by the...

Wishing Collin Burres A Well Deserved and Happy Retirement

Yesterday evening saw us bid a very fond farewell to our own Collin Burres. After nearly 20 years spent at TesTex NDT, most of which spent as our General Manager, Collin has left us to start the next important chapter of his life in the form of a well-earned retirement with his wife Dianne. In true style, Collin was sent off with cake, candles, gifts, our best wishes and a bottle of Scotch under his arm. While he's enjoying his retirement, we...

Another Great TSA Exhibition

The Tank Storage Association (TSA) Exhibition concluded yesterday and we have to say it was one of the best yet. The level of engagement between all the suppliers and its members was simply fantastic. We were very much kept busy all day, meeting up with customers and other suppliers, talking about our services, their requirements and the sector in general. The best thing about it though? We left feeling that the sector in general remains extremely buoyant and that it will...

Two Great Events. Same Day!

It’s another busy week at TesTex, but with a difference... This week sees us diverting some of the inspection and technical team to support the Armed Forces Career Transition Partnership (CTP). Both Phil and James after successful careers in the armed forces are looking forward to meeting new service leavers and having a chat with them about continuing their careers in Inspection and NDT. The event takes place tomorrow in Newcastle and the team are looking forward to a great day. Believe it or...

Happy Anniversary – You do us proud

We wanted to put a big shout to these two guys on behalf of all of the TesTex team by being one of the first to congratulate them both on their fast approaching fifth-year work anniversary. We have a huge belief in our business in training, especially the training of our apprentices. We are extremely proud of all of them and it’s great to see them, like these guys have, move onwards and upwards. Charlie Barrass and Jamie Brown joined us on...

TesTex Golf Day – 2023

After a 3-year pause, last Friday, June 23rd saw a welcome return to the TesTex Golf Day which had prior to the pandemic, in the history of TesTex, never been missed. The event saw both customers and suppliers meet up at the Waltham Windmill Golf Club, Holton le Clay Grimsby, which we have to say was in absolutely fantastic condition and the weather was amazing – well done to them on both counts. With over 30 playing golf and 40 sitting down...

Scaling New Heights: TesTex are able to Provide Rope Access Services, adding to its Comprehensive Inspection Service

As a company that specialises in inspection and non-destructive testing across multiple industry sectors, TesTex NDT is always seeking ways to enhance our service and conduct more effective inspections. We are thrilled to announce that we can now offer our customers Rope Access services, which complement our comprehensive inspection service. We are pleased to welcome one of our newest team members, Keston Harrison. Keston is a Level Three Rope Access Safety Supervisor, Inspector, and NDT Technician with over 20 years of...

Another Brilliant Breakfast Meeting

We held our second event of the year at the Catch Conference Centre, Stallingborough yesterday in the form of one of our Engineers Breakfast Meetings and what a great meeting it turned out to be. There was some brilliant work showcased by both our Integrity Team in delivering an informative piece, and by the delegates whose input around the subject of 'The Mechanical Integrity Life Cycle' produced some great work from which everyone learnt a lot about the subject. The group debated...

TesTex NDT Limited Become Accredited CPD Provider

We are pleased to announce that TesTex NDT Limited has recently become an accredited CPD Provider, in order to better support our workforce and customers. This means we can now deliver our own CPD approved materials. “We wanted to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to continuous staff development and with the introduction of CPD by the American Petroleum Institute, in order for some of the Inspectors to gain recertification in API510, API 570, and API 653 now seemed to be the right...

Drone Inspection Services

TesTex has added Drone Inspection to its portfolio of services having purchased an Elios drone. The Drone has already been kept busy, completing its third inspection in as many weeks. With the advancement of drone inspection, the advantages of using Unmanned Ariel Vehicles (UAV’s) can be significant. Especially when you compare them against more conventional methods of tank inspection which require a significant amount of money, resource and time Most importantly, drones are also able to reach those areas that would otherwise...