exova in aerospace general introduction
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This is a general introduction to the services the Aerospace Division of Exova has to offer. Our services are too broad to capture in a presentation for this site and this is intended as brief snapshot. Outside of Aerospace Exova is active in every conceivable market offering Testing, Advisory and Consulting services, for which we are proud of our long standing reputation. If you require further information please visit www.exova.com or contact one of the regional marketing departments following the information at the end of the presentation, or contact me directly on [email protected] or +447917777517TRANSCRIPT
• £220m annual sales• 3,500 staff
Exova 2010 – an overview
• 3,500 staff• 111 laboratories• Operating in 24 countries
Exova is becoming a major global
player in the independent testing
market
With 30 years industry experience, Exova
is one of the most respected testing and
related services companies in the world. related services companies in the world.
Our people are specialists who have a deep
understanding of the industries we serve –
aerospace to automotive, pharmaceuticals to
polymers – everything we do is aimed at
improving our customers’ business outcomes
through our services.
From a single laboratory servicing the oil & gas sector in Scotland, UK in 1982, Exova has grown into a leading international multi-sectored testing and advisory business.
Along our journey we were owned by Bodycote plc for 18 years where our unrivalled expertise in testing and advisory services were recognised. Clayton, Dublier & Rice (CD&R) acquired the business in October 2008 and we look forward to continuing prosperity and success as Exova.
To be recognized as the number one supplier of choice of Testing and Advisory Services.
– Integrity– Teamwork– Performance– Innovation
Our values define our people and culture. They are the foundations of our business and guide our thoughts and actions:
Headquartered in the UK, Exova operates in 24 countries from locations across Europe,
North America, South America, the Middle
East and Asia /Asia Pacific.
Our network allows us to transfer knowledge
and deliver global best practice, locally. Our
collaborative approach helps to advance
collective learning and pushes the limits of what
can be achieved for our customers in each and
every location.
A developing global presence
Through certification, calibration, advice and
testing, Exova fully understands the
importance of delivering results that improve importance of delivering results that improve
customers’ products and processes.
From fire testing to drinking water to air
bag testing, Exova performs more tests for
local industries around the world than local industries around the world than
you can measure. We provide testing, failure
analysis, research and development and
consulting services to local markets in each
of our specialist service areas:
– Testing
– Engineering technology
– Certification
– Calibration
– Advising and consulting
6%
2%
3% 5%
Pharmaceuticals
Oil & Gas
Construction20%
14%
17%
11%
8%
2%
4%
8%Construction
Aerospace
Environmental
Food, Consumer Products &Agriculture
Power Generation - incl.renewables & nuclear
Autos & Transportation
Metallurgy & GeneralEngineering
Utilities (includes polymers)Aerospace in Europe = 22%
The markets we serve, whether aerospace or food, are driven by their food, are driven by their own technological, legislative and economic factors.
Greener. Hotter. Lighter. These are just some of the challenges facing today’s aviation industry.
Engines are now required to run at higher temperatures, so predicting fatigue life requires innovative techniques such as
• Fatigue tests• Fracture mechanics tests• High temperature tests• Composite materials testsinnovative techniques such as
Thermo Mechanical Fatigue.
The increasing cost of fuel and the need for improved efficiencies results in lighter airframes and engines using the latest composite technologies.
• Composite materials tests• NDT for turbine and airframe parts• Chemical analysis• Fire resistance / reaction to fire• Component tests• Nadcap and other OEM approvals
Aerospace
Core Competence
• Global Laboratory Management System
– ISO 9000 compliant
– ISO 17025 compliant
• All laboratories hold external approvals
– ISO 17025– ISO 17025
– Industry body approvals
– Multiple client approvals
• Integration Expertise
– Standard process for new labs
Aerospace
Overview
• Global Presence
– Europe: UK, France, Italy, Norway, Sweden & Czech Republic
– Americas: USA, Canada, Mexico & Brazil
– Asia & ME: Singapore, Bahrain & UAE
• 17 Nadcap approved laboratories
• Broad Capabilities
– Composite Design & Testing
– Calibration
– Chemistry & metallurgy
– Composite design
– Fuels & Lubricant testing
– Metals testing
– Non destructive testing
Aerospace
Testing Examples
Metallurgical Failure
Investigation
High Cycle Fatigue
& Fracture
Toughness
Composite Testing
& AdviceToughness
for Airframe and
Engine
components
Crack Propagation
Da/Dn & R-curve
panel testing
Creep & Mechanical Testing
at high temperature for Aero
Engine components
NDT for Engine &
Airframe Components
Fuel & lubricant
Testing and advice
Surface Technology
& Corrosion
Aerospace
Field of activities
•Prepreg-technology
•Composite materials
•Adhesives
Services
•Material selection
•Material/Process qualification
Standardization
Polymers and Composites
•Sealants
•Distance materials
•Plastics & Rubbers
•Tapes
•Textiles
Standardization
•Education
•Production support
•Trouble shooting
•Failure analysis
•Repair technology
•Quality audits
•Lifetime technology
•Recycling
Laboratory capabilities
Fully equipped labs for
manufacturing,
characterizaton and testing
Head Office
Exova Group
Queen Anne Drive
Lochend Industrial Estate
Europe
Marketing Centre
6 Coronet Way
Centenary Park
Americas
Marketing Centre
2395 Speakman Drive
Mississauga
Middle East & Asia /Asia Pacific
Marketing Centre
P.O. Box 34924Lochend Industrial Estate
Newbridge
Edinburgh
Midlothian
EH28 8PL
United 4360
F: +44 (0)131 333
Kingdom
T: +44 (0)131 333 5135
W: www.exova.com
Centenary Park
Salford
Manchester
M50 1RE
United Kingdom
T: +44 (0)161 787 3291
F: +44 (0)161 787 3251
W: www.exova.com
Mississauga
Toronto
Ontario
Canada
L5K 1B3
T: +1 (905) 822 4111
F: +1 (905) 823 1446
W: www.exova.com
P.O. Box 34924
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
T: +971 (4) 439 5800
F: +971 (4) 439 3699
W: www.exova.com