New NDT facility for aerospace and general NDT

Ready for 2026, Ultramag are relocating their Aerospace and Specialist NDT operations to Hounsdown, Southampton. The new location is still within easy access of the M27 and the investment being made will ensure another long-term commitment for the business allowing for the continued growth of the company.

The new, and slightly bigger, facility will allow the combination of these special services with improved lifting capabilities and through-work programs, meaning a faster processing of work and better storage arrangements.

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Ultramag commence work on a new radiographic facility

Through 2025 Ultramag shall be investing in a new radiographic enclosure and equipment at a facility in Calmore, Southampton. With new offices now under construction, the Company’s NDT business will start it’s relocation in May this year allowing for a much needed increase in capacity for Ultrasonic and Radiographic Inspections.

The new location is easily accessible from the M27 and the investment being made will insure for a long-term facility featuring modern equipment and new lifting capabilities. This is the first of two new facilities planned for 2025 following greatly increased demand from all sectors of the business and to cater for the continued growth of the Company.

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Ultramag will be taking on another Apprentice this year

The Apprentice will enrol on the Non-Destructive Testing Engineering Technician Standard apprenticeship with our preferred Lead Provider Lavender International NDT.

The Apprenticeship will last 30 to 36 months with the Apprentice receiving inhouse training under close supervision, attending an NDT training centre over this period to complete three Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) methods and qualifications, along with various health & safety courses and plenty of on-site training and experience.

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Ultramag celebrate fifty years of business

In May 1974 Ultramag Inspection Services was started by the late Richard Simmonds; now 50 years on his two sons Julian and Chris run the business. Having grown considerably over the last 10 years, the business provides various inspection and testing services, welding surveillance and welding trails; along with tailored training courses and level 3 services. The Company has gained UKAS Accreditation for Inspection and Testing and has been a member of The British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing and Service Inspection Group for over 30 years.

The Company is growing from strength to strength, consistently picking up new clients, investing in modern equipment and is fully committed to the training of their personnel, which is vital to ensure they remain knowledgeable and promote a professional manner and attitude in our industry.

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Ultramag to use Ultrasonic Phased Array (UTPA) inspections at Fawley Refinery for their FAST project

As we enter our second year of providing NDT inspections at Fawley Refinery for their FAST project, Ultramag will be turning to Ultrasonic Phased Array (UTPA) inspections this year, investing in the latest instruments and qualified personnel.

Not only we will increase of cover at Fawley, this will also allow us to provide this advanced inspection technique to our other customers. The Company already offers Computed Radiographic Testing (CRT) in addition to of wet-film radiography.

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Ultramag to take on two more apprentices this year

The Apprentices will enrol on the Non-Destructive Testing Operator Standard apprenticeship with our preferred Lead Provider. The Apprenticeship will last 18 months; with the Apprentices receiving inhouse training under close supervision.

This Non-Destructive Testing Operator Standard was first prepared under a committee formed by B.I.N.D.T., of which our M.D. played a significant role in establishing this Level 2 Apprenticeship.

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Managing Director attends the 60th B.I.N.D.T. Conference in Northampton

Our Managing Director, Chris Simmonds, attended this years B.I.N.D.T. conference, running over three days in Northampton.

This was the Institutes 60th Conference and was well attended.

As well as attending several committee meetings over the three days, Chris listened to presentations on the testing of composites using Ultrasound and Eddy Currents, and discussed new technologies with several of the exhibitors.

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Managing Director receives EUR ING recognition

After more than 30 years in the Inspection industry, Christopher Simmonds receives recognition as a European Engineer from European Engineers, through the Engineering Council.

Having reached the level of a Chartered Engineer with the Engineering Council, the final step was to apply for European Engineer certification and the post nominals of Eur Ing.

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ULTRAMAG GAINS A.D.I.P.S APPROVAL

As an Inspection Body registered with A.D.I.P.S, Ultramag are able to carry out Non-Destructive Testing, as detailed in HSG 175: Fairgrounds and amusement parks – Guidance on safe practice.

We are pleased to be able to offer our clients the latest N.D.T. techniques and help keep fairgrounds and amusement park rides safe; utilising many years of experience with our Level 2 & Level 3 inspectors.

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A big welcome to two new members at Ultramag

A new CSWIP Welding Inspector joins the team and will work within the Welding Technology Department; bringing with him experience in the construction industry covering weld testing and NDT.

We also welcome out newest Apprentice who has been enrolled onto the Non-Destructive Testing Operator Standard apprenticeship, with Skills Training U.K. as the Lead Provider and B.I.N.D.T. offering the End Point Assessments. The Apprenticeship will last 18 months; with the Apprentices receiving inhouse training under close supervision.

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