One of the UK’s leading materials testing companies

Quality & integrity since 1939

UKAS 17025 & NADCAP approved

Experts in mechanical, metallurgical and analytical testing

Continual investment in state-of-the-art equipment

Welcome to Special Testing Ltd

Established in 1939, Special Testing Ltd has been providing materials testing services with quality and integrity, and has established a reputation as one of the UK's leading accredited materials testing companies.

Continual improvement programmes have allowed us to grow steadily into extended and enhanced facilities at our original site that opened more than 75 years ago.

About us

Services

Same Day Service

Same Day Service

For ‘time critical’ reports we offer a premium same day service on selected items.

Third Party Inspection

Third Party Inspection

We accommodate daily witness testing by your chosen inspection authority.

Certificate Validation

Certificate Validation

Ensuring test results security using hexadecimal code allowing certificate authenticity.

Customer Portal

Customer Portal

Our customers have access to their own account via a secure online portal.

Test Piece Collection

Test Piece Collection

We offer a test piece collection service in designated parts of the UK.

Specialist Machining

Specialist Machining

A specialist machining division for turning, milling and grinding test specimens in a wide range of materials and specifications

Sectors

Oil & Gas

Oil & Gas

Aerospace

Aerospace

Nuclear

Nuclear