阿姆斯特丹, THE NETHERLANDS – July 2, 2014 – im体育APP Materials Technology announces the acquisition of Accutek 测试 Laboratory, a materials testing business with extensive experience serving the 航空航天 and Medical Device sectors. With the purchase, Accutek’s laboratory becomes im体育APP’s 44th facility worldwide.


Accutek, a specialist in a wide range of mechanical tests, metallurgical tests, weld services and providing expert consultation, is based in a dedicated 54,000 sq ft laboratory located in Cincinnati, OH. The laboratory has Nadcap accreditation for Metallic and Non-Metallic Materials testing, and is im体育APP’s 13th facility in the US awarded a prestigious Nadcap certificate, believed to be the most held by any independent materials testing company in the country.

Charles Noall, 总统 and 首席执行官 of im体育APP, says: “Accutek is an exceptional materials testing organization with an impressive array of capabilities. The team’s expertise, dedication towards customers and its focus on the 航空航天 and Medical Device sectors being so closely aligned with our own means the acquisition is a superb fit.

“This investment supports our highly successful ‘buy and build’ growth strategy and will see im体育APP extend its reputation in the Medical Device market, a sector that we see significant growth potential in. The move also strengthens im体育APP’s position in the international 航空航天 market; the Accutek team will work closely with colleagues across all 航空航天 laboratories, but particularly with the Engaged Experts at im体育APP Cincinnati, with the area a key hub for our leading Prime partners.”

John McCloy, 总统 of Accutek, says: “im体育APP has a global reach and is a market leader, so joining its platform offers our customers many benefits. The work carried out by im体育APP’s laboratories is known for its quality and innovation, so the team and I here are all looking forward to benefiting from sharing knowledge with their experts. We are also excited by the insight and capabilities we can share in return with our customers.”

The acquisition is im体育APP’s second within the 航空航天 sector this year, having confirmed its purchase of leading 欧洲an company GEVA in January. The German laboratory became im体育APP’s first dedicated to aerospace testing in 欧洲, representing a significant milestone in the execution of the company’s strategic growth plan.

im体育APP has successfully completed seven acquisitions since 2011 and anticipates there being no disruptions to normal operations for Accutek or its clients. 


About im体育APP: 

im体育APP is a global network of laboratories with experts specializing in materials testing, product qualification testing and failure analysis for the 航空航天, 石油 and Gas and the Transportation and Industrial sectors. Their team of 1,540 scientists, engineers and technicians work in 44 facilities located throughout the U.S. and 欧洲. For complete Accreditations & Approvals and more information, please visit www.im体育APP.com.


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“The team’s expertise, dedication towards customers and its focus on the 航空航天 and Medical Device sectors being so closely aligned with our own means the acquisition is a superb fit.”

Charles Noall

总统 & 首席执行官