The Institution of Mechanical Engineers has acquired the non destructive testing samples company Sonaspection.
"Non-destructive testing and flawed specimens are vital to an extremely broad range of engineering sectors and to our members," comments Stephen Tetlow, chief executive of the IMechE.
"[The acquisition] will ensure that the highest standards of engineering integrity and confidentiality, so vital to Sonaspection's existing and future clients, are backed by the reputation of one of the largest professional engineering Institutions in the world."
The deal follows IMechE's acquisition last year (2012) of non-destructive testing training company Argyll Ruane Group.
"Not only will our acquisition of Sonaspection enable new standards and techniques across many important industries – it will help to advance the pace of innovation in an ever increasing range of applications," comments Tetlow.
