We are proud to announce the opening of our new non-destructive testing facility in Whangārei, extending our service capabilities and strengthening support for clients across the Northland region and across New Zealand.
This new facility marks a strategic investment in increasing our capabilities and capacity for NDT services nationwide. To meet growing demand, we have also expanded our team, bringing in additional certified personnel to ensure we can deliver fast, responsive service, wherever and whenever it is needed.
Our investment in Whangārei is about being closer to our customers,” said Dean Currie, General Manager of SGS in New Zealand, Industries & Environment NDT Services. “We’ve expanded our reach, our equipment and our team to ensure businesses in Northland and across the country can access the high standards of inspection and quality assurance we’re known for.
What we offer at Whangārei
At our new site, we provide a full range of standard and advanced NDT services, delivered by experienced, certified professionals:
Standard NDT methods:
- Visual inspection (VI)
- Dye penetrant testing (PT)
- Magnetic particle testing (MT)
- Manual ultrasonic testing (UT)
- Radiographic testing (RT)
- Positive material identification (PMI)
Advanced NDT techniques:
- Ultrasonic phased array (PA)
- Corroscan (C-scan)
- Magnetic flux leakage (MFL)
- Remote visual inspection (RVI)
- Hardness testing (HT)
- Eddy current testing (ET/RFET)
- Digital and computed radiography
These services will help you maintain asset integrity, improve production reliability, and ensure regulatory compliance across all stages of your project lifecycle.
Supporting industry in Northland
Northland is growing, and so is the need for fast, accurate, and reliable inspection solutions. Setting up in Whangārei allows us to offer clients in the region shorter lead times, faster responses and more accessible technical expertise.
From pipeline installation to shipyard inspections and plant construction, we bring quality assurance and safety to every project.
National Reach, Expanded Capacity
Our Whangārei facility is more than just a new location, it is part of our goal to enhance our NDT services across New Zealand. This investment brings additional personnel and resources to our national network, strengthening our ability to mobilize quickly and meet the growing needs of clients across New Zealand.
Why choose SGS?
With deep industry expertise, internationally qualified inspectors and access to leading edge inspection technology, we deliver precision and reliability to every project. Whether you're maintaining aging assets, constructing new infrastructure or working in a high-compliance environment, we are equipped and staffed to support your operations with increasing scale and speed.
For further information, please contact:
Dean Currie
General Manager – NDT & Materials Testing
Industries & Environment
t: +64 0800 SGS NDT (747 638)
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