Background

Bodycote Testing Group is the world’s leading supplier of independent sub-contract testing. In the environmental field, we have two established laboratories in the U.K. and are now offering commercial testing from our laboratory in Shotton, North Wales. The Shotton Laboratory currently supports Corus Colors, the UK’s largest coated steel strip processor and has the experienced staff and equipment to undertake a wide range of environmental tests.
Testing Equipment Available at the Shotton Laboratory

The equipment inventory includes: -

· ICP Optical Emission Spectrometers

· Industrial Microwave

· Photometric COD Analyser

· BOD Analyser

· Photometric Ammoniacal Nitrogen Analyser

· pH Meters

· Conductivity Meters

· Gravimetric and Titrimetric Methods

· Infra-Red Oil in Water Analyser
Testing Procedures Available at the Shotton Laboratory

This enables the Bodycote laboratory to carry out a wide range of commonly required tests including environmental effluent monitoring, groundwater and borehole analysis. The range of specific tests available includes: -

· Metals in Solution

· COD

· BOD

· Ammoniacal Nitrogen

· pH

· Conductivity

· Suspended Solids

· Moisture Content

In addition to the above, a wide range of classical wet chemistry techniques are available within the laboratory enabling the testing of, for example, Nitrates and Sulphates.
Ananlytical / Environmental Laboratories at Glasgow

The existing Bodycote Analytical (Environmental) laboratory in Glasgow offers a vast range of testing and consultancy services, and clients who may have a requirement for services not offered by the local laboratory will be contacted by an expert and guided through the testing process.
Bodycote’s Accredited Testing Facilities

Bodycote’s laboratories are accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS), which provides assurance of the quality systems in place. The assessment standard is ISO 17025, which is an internationally recognised quality assurance standard, compatible with the ISO 9000 series.
Additional Services to Customers

Bodycote management and technical staff alike pride ourselves on our customer service ethic, and our belief is that understanding and satisfying our customer’s needs is paramount. Routine samples are typically processed and reported within 48 hours of receipt. Also, our laboratory management computer system ensures standardised and efficient reporting, and allows the transmission of certificates by e-mail if required.