features that provide easier access to frequently used materials. Calibration customers will find a tabbed section dedicated to the capabilities and services provided by LTI Metrology, the calibration and dimensional inspection division of the company. In addition, Brandon McVaugh has been promoted to Destructive Testing manager (Mechanical Testing & Machining). He has served as assistant manager of the department since August 2012 and prior to that worked as LTI’s Customer Service supervisor. McVaugh takes over from Glenn Derstine, who has moved into the role of senior technical advisor for Mechanical Testing and Machining. He held his previous position since joining LTI in 1988. 10 Inspection Trends / July 2013 Element Materials Technology Acquires Sherry Laboratories Element Materials Technology, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, recently acquired Sherry Laboratories, one of the largest independent materials testing businesses in the United States. The transaction will add nearly 300 specialized staff and 10 facilities to Element’s existing network of 30 laboratories. Sherry, headquartered in Daleville, Ind., provides a variety of testing services to the aerospace, oil and gas, and power generation industries. The 66-year-old company has laboratories supporting more than 6000 clients throughout Ohio, Indiana, Oklahoma, and Louisiana. “Sherry Laboratories has a great reputation and firstclass testing facilities, but the company’s most valuable asset is its people,” said Charles Noall, Element’s president and CEO. “This acquisition is a superb fit for Element and we are very much looking forward to bringing Sherry’s numerous engineers, scientists, and technicians on board to join forces with our own engaged experts.” SGS Providing NDE Services in Nigeria, Australia, and Malaysia Switzerland-based inspection, verification, testing, and certification company SGS recently provided nondestructive examination services for West African Ventures’ Escravos Gas Project (EGP-3) in Nigeria. Ten Among the news from Laboratory Testing, Inc., Hatfield, Pa., was the announcement of the promotion of Brandon McVaugh to Destructive Testing manager. For info go to www.aws.org/ad-index For info go to www.aws.org/ad-index
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