Blog Post: Quality & Certification

This milestone highlights the shared commitment to quality, compliance, and engineering precision across our entire group network, from the NDT inspection equipment and fluorescent penetrant lines we manufacture at ATH NDT, to the accredited testing and finishing services carried out by Craven Surface Treatments.

What This Certification Covers

Assessed under the ADS Aerospace Sector Certification Scheme (UKAS 0003), the certified scope explicitly covers:

“Penetrant Testing to global specifications within the Petrochemical, General Engineering, Automotive, Defence and Aerospace Industries.”

Why This Matters for Our Clients and Partners

Whether you rely on ATH NDT for bespoke fluorescent penetrant equipment, NDT line design, level 3 consultancy, or complete chemical processing systems, the AS9100 accreditation across our group delivers concrete advantages:

1. Aerospace & Defence Tier 1 Compliance: AS9100D is the global gold standard for quality management in high-consequence sectors. This certification confirms that our group’s testing protocols meet the stringent requirements demanded by major prime contractors.
2. End-to-End Quality Validation: Having AS9100-certified penetrant testing capability in-house validates our own NDT line equipment designs and inspection processes against the highest international standard.
3. Multi-Industry Scope: The audit covers penetrant inspection across Aerospace, Defence, Automotive, Petrochemical, and General Engineering, providing certified testing assurance no matter your market.
4. Reduced Operational Risk: Full compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and EN 9100:2018 ensures strict traceability, process control, and risk management at every stage.

Driving Innovation and Excellence in NDT

At ATH NDT, our core mission is to equip the non-destructive testing and surface finishing industries with high-performance penetrant lines and testing systems. Seeing our sister company achieve AS9100 accreditation reinforces our shared philosophy: building excellence into every stage of the testing and surface treatment process.