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The British Institute of NDT links up with the National Skills Academy for Nuclear

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During an award ceremony at Argyll-Ruane Ltd’s premises in Rotherham, The British Institute of NDT (BINDT) and The National Skills Academy for Nuclear decided that it was in the public interest if both were members of each other’s organisations. The National Skills Academy for Nuclear is keen to understand how prepared we will be in terms of the provision of NDT services when generators start to build nuclear power stations. Equally, BINDT is keen to be at the forefront of the development of education and vocational NDT programmes to ensure that an adequate resource is provided.

New MD for Monitran

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Monitran, a world leader in the development and manufacture of transducers for the measurement of vibration, proximity and displacement, has promoted Andy Anthony to the position of Managing Director.

AGR launches new products at international events

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A very rainy Aberdeen hosted an all-time record-breaking attendance at what was the largest exhibition and conference in the history of SPE Offshore Europe. AGR Field Operations was amongst over 1,500 exhibiting companies, representing business operations from around the globe and covering more than 25,000 m2. This year’s theme was ‘Securing Safe, Smart, Sustainable Supply’ and was attended by some 32,000 delegates.

Anglo-French partnership pays off with new EDF contract

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A partnership between Phoenix Inspection Systems and French nuclear support services company COMEX Nucleaire has resulted in a major contract win.

SNT-TC-1A – 2011 Edition now available

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Lavender International is pleased to announce that it has the latest edition (2011) of SNT-TC-1A now in stock.

What’s new for NDT/Inspection Technicians – more choice!

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Argyll-Ruane Ltd, which operates from four UK centres – with multiple PCN examination delivery points in the UK, and covering Europe through to the Far East via partnering BINDT accredited trainers – has spent 2011 undertaking multiple new projects, including a new centre location (Advanced Manufacturing Park, Rotherham), existing centre upgrades – new practical radiography cell, additional resources, eddy current and computerised radiography resources, a new penetrant line, AGR UT TOFD and phased array equipment… and that’s just the start!

Membership, Qualification & Education Committee (MQ&E), an Institute Committee that needs your help.

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What does MQ&E do? Well, the answer is in the name: it manages membership applications, including overseeing Engineering Registration, it manages qualification processes, including the accreditation of BINDT-accredited training organisations, and it manages the Institute’s education initiatives.

SGS continues to broaden the scope of services

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During the week of 26-30 September 2011, the SGS tutors at the Shanghai facility received a ‘train the trainer’ session specific to UT nodes and nozzles. This was carried out by inviting to China Mr Dave Lavender, who is both a Co-Managing Director and also a very experienced trainer with Lavender International. Jason Scott, who set up the training centre for SGS, and Dave Lavender first met nearly 20 years ago. Jason later worked for Lavenders from 1997 to 2004, after which he joined SGS. This was a perfect opportunity to work together again.

Lavender announces more international course dates

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Lavender International has announced new course dates in South Africa for 2012, in association with Pulse Inspection.

The link between insurance and BINDT’s main aim

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Does the need to buy insurance promote the advancement of the science and practice of engineering? This was the question considered by the West of England Branch members at its meeting on 12 October 2011. It seems that there may be no definitive, objective answer to the question, though of course you might disagree and hold a very firm view one way or the other (in which case, please get in touch). Either way, I think it is a question worthy of debate and it highlights the need, I believe, for BINDT to better engage with the insurance industry.

Applus+ continues its expansion

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Applus+, the global inspection, testing, certification and quality control company, and one of the ten largest companies in the conformity assessment sector worldwide, has reached an agreement for the acquisition of the US company Kiefner & Associates, representing a new step in its expansion within the country.

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