Exova, the global testing, calibration and advisory services provider, has agreed a strategic partnership with Endures in the Netherlands, previously known as the TNO Maritime Material Performance Centre.
Endures鈥� Den Helder centre is primarily focused on the marine and offshore industry, and its team of scientists oversees research and testing in microbiological corrosion through DNA analysis, bio and anti-fouling, and mechanical, chemical and electrochemical corrosion.
The centre鈥檚 unique location provides direct access to natural sea water for offshore exposure and in-house simulation testing. As a C5M weathering location, testing is carried out in the harshest corrosion environment possible, bringing a competitive edge to the combined operation.
The strategic partnership further extends the comprehensive range of services available to Exova鈥檚 customers and forms part of a global network of specialist coatings testing and inspection laboratories worldwide.
Robin McGill, European Director for Oil & Gas at Exova, said: 鈥淭his strategic partnership extends the range of technically demanding services that we can provide to customers in the marine, energy and oil & gas sectors. Endures has an enviable reputation and our combined teams will create unrivalled expertise in Marine, pipeline and protective coatings testing and inspection鈥�.
Sibo Buter, Managing Director of Endures, added: 鈥淭his is an exciting development for us and one which enables us to extend our current reach through Exova鈥檚 global network, providing new opportunities for both parties. We already have a long-standing relationship with Exova, and we look forward to developing our specialism together.鈥�
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