X-R-I Testing Opens New NDT Lab In South Carolina
Nondestructive Testing company expands reach into the Carolina states to assist growing Aerospace/Defense Industries to further ensure the safety of human lives.
Online, May 23, 2012 (Newswire.com) - X-R-I Testing (Troy, MI), a leading provider of nondestructive testing (NDT) services to the aerospace,automotive and power generation industries nationwide has opened a new testing facility in Duncan, SC.
The new facility, located at 1875 East Main Street, Suite 5, is currently Nadcap (formerly the National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program) accredited to perform both radiographic and liquid penetrant testing. Nadcap accreditation for magnetic particle testing is expected later in 2012. The Duncan facility will also provide consulting services to companies with internal NDT operations.
Robert Broaddus, president of X-R-I Testing commented: "With an established and growing manufacturing base in South Carolina and throughout the domestic southeast, our goal is to continue expanding our footprint in this region to support the various industries here that require nondestructive testing services. Opening the Duncan facility is another step toward that goal."
A privately held company, X-R-I Testing has over 70 years of experience in providing nondestructive testing services, including radiographic, liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, eddy current, ultrasonic and thermography to the aerospace, automotive, defense and power generation industries.
X-R-I Testing is a division of X-Ray Industries based out of Troy, Michigan. X-Ray Industries is NDT focused with several divisions reaching into automotive, defense, aerospace, power generation and food inspection for possible contamination.
With composite materials becoming popular for their strength to weight ratio, nondestructive testing services is in need more than ever. Ultrasonic and Thermal Wave testing are being utilized more frequently for this growing market. X-R-I Testing provides these services and more and now has 10 testing facilities throughout the United States.
Contact Information for X-R-I Testing:
Bobby Broaddus | President
bobbyb@xritesting.com | 248-244-1522