NDT Group Inc becomes first Canadian adopter of Plastometrex material verification system
25/09/2025
NDT Group Inc, a leading provider of pipeline inspection and integrity services, has adopted the PLX-Portable, becoming the first company in Canada to deploy this next-generation in-field material verification system from Plastometrex.
This decision marks the launch of a new service line at NDT Group, offering pipeline operators fast, accurate and non-destructive yield and tensile strength data, delivered directly from the test site. Whether supporting integrity digs, evaluating vibration-prone assets or meeting regulatory requirements, this capability helps operators make confident, defensible decisions, keeping projects moving and turnaround times short.
“The PLX-Portable has opened the door to a whole new service line for us,” said Lazaro Manzano, Director of Pipeline Services at NDT Group. “We are now able to offer material verification as part of our broader integrity services. It is something that we have seen increasing demand for across the Canadian market and is a seamless fit with the work we are already doing for our clients.”
The system delivers laboratory-grade mechanical data immediately after testing, with over 100 built-in quality checks and a software-guided workflow that ensures consistency, meaning operators receive accurate data quickly and reliably.
“Our technicians are among the best in the business. When you pair that capability with a system such as the PLX-Portable, it is a real step forward,” said Luis Velandia, Principal Integrity Engineer at NDT Group. “It is fast, repeatable and intuitive to use. That means we can give our clients the kind of actionable data they need to move forward with confidence.”
The PLX-Portable’s performance has been independently validated through a Pipeline Research Council International (PRCI)-led round-robin study, confirming the lowest error rates of any system in its class, it is claimed. Unlike traditional correlation-based methods, it uses a physics-based simulation technique to directly determine material strength, making it inherently resistant to vibration and ideal for compressor stations and other complex field environments. This gives operators greater confidence in the data and helps avoid the automatic knockdowns often required with other technologies, reducing the risk of unnecessary pipe derating. It is also said to be the only technology of its kind currently progressing through formal ASTM International standardisation, offering an added layer of assurance for regulatory compliance.
Dr Mike Coto, Chief Commercial Officer at Plastometrex, added: “This is a great example of how operators benefit when field service providers bring best-in-class tools to the job. NDT Group is the first in Canada to roll out the PLX-Portable and we are proud to support them in offering operators more accurate, efficient and timely strength data when it matters most.”
With the system now deployed and a team of certified technicians ready to go, it is now equipped to deliver reliable, in-field strength verification as part of its integrity services, providing operators with a new way to reduce risk, support compliance and keep projects moving.
