Institution acquires non destructive testing samples organisation

The Institution of Mechanical Engineers has today acquired the internationally recognised non destructive testing samples company Sonaspection.

Institution of Mechanical Engineers buys Lancaster-based Sonaspection

The Institution of Mechanical Engineers has today acquired the internationally recognised non destructive testing samples company Sonaspection.

Stephen Tetlow, Chief Executive of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, said:

“Non-destructive testing and flawed specimens are vital to an extremely broad range of engineering sectors and to our Members. 

“This acquisition follows our acquisition in 2012 of non-destructive testing training company Argyll Ruane Group.  Not only will our acquisition of Sonaspection enable new standards and techniques across many important industries – it will help to advance the pace of innovation in an ever increasing range of applications. 

“It will also ensure that the highest standards of engineering integrity and confidentiality, so vital to Sonaspection’s existing and future clients, are backed by the reputation of one of the largest professional engineering Institutions in the world.”

The Directors of Sonaspection, said:

“The acquisition of Sonaspection by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers is a move that will strengthen our management and promotional capabilities.

“It will give the Institution members and our customers a robust service in the non-destructive testing, training and certification sector.  We will be better able to meet the growing and changing needs of our global clients in the future.”