Oil Technics’ firefighting foam testing laboratory is one of only two sites for offshore foam testing in the UK and is the only foam testing lab to hold ISO 17025 for more than three testing methods.
ISO 17025 sets requirements for the competence, impartiality, and consistent operation of testing and calibration laboratories. The company already holds ISO 9001: 2015 and ISO 14001: 2015 accreditation.
Managing director David Evans said: "The company recently marked its 40th anniversary, so achieving ISO 17025 is just the cherry on the cake. The award reflects our dedication to innovation and constant improvement. I’m proud that the team’s efforts have been recognised in this way, given all the hard work everyone has put in.
Managing director, David Evans with a foam testing kit in Oil Technics' ISO 17025 accredited laboratory
"Achieving ISO 17025 accreditation means that our customers know that our foam testing lab works completely independently from our other divisions which manufacture fire fighting foams, environmentally friendly cleaners and degreasers for industrial and offshore use and a range of infection control products for the hospital and healthcare sector."
Since 1984, The OTL Group has provided innovative specialist cleaning and fire protection products internationally. The product portfolio now includes over 200 products which are recognised for their combination of efficacy, value for money and environmental sustainability. You can find out more about the OTL Group and its constituent companies here.
Its manufacturing sites have been continually ISO 9001 accredited since 1994, and the company have also held Environmental Management System standard ISO 14001 since 2012.
Oil Technics are also Achilles registered for supplying to the oil and gas industry in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Netherlands and registered with SEQual.