Chemetall acquires NDT Division of Ely Chemical Company Ltd

23/05/2008

Chemetall GmbH, Frankfurt Main, via its UK subsidiary, Chemetall plc, has acquired the NDT business of the UK-based Ely Chemical Company Ltd as of 1 April 2008.

The take-over includes the complete product line of the NDT business consisting of magnetic particles, fluorescent penetrants, red dye penetrants, developers, emulsifiers, removers and equipment including their corresponding trade marks.

The 'Britemor', 'Checkmor' and 'Lumor' brands of NDT products are well recognised throughout the global markets in aerospace and high-end markets like automotive, oil and shipyard industries.

The NDT business of Ely Chemical Company will be incorporated into the Aerospace Technologies Division of Chemetall's Surface Treatment business and will complement the existing NDT product line of Ardrox products strengthening Chemetall's position as a leading global manufacturer for non-destructive testing materials.