News & Events 2010 and 2011
Chemtest are operating a normal service up until 23rd December 2011 and will re-open on 4th January 2012. If your results are required before the Christmas break you will need to submit samples and schedules by the following dates:
7-wdta 15th December 2011
5-wdta 19th December 2011
3-wdta 21st December 2011
Thank you for your continued business throughout 2011 and we look forward to working with you during 2012.
MCERTS PCB Congeners & ISO17025 for TSS
The scope of our UKAS/MCERTS accreditations has been extended yet again.
We are now pleased to offer determinations of individual PCB congeners in soils (ICES7 / EC7) as MCERTS accredited determinands. Testing for other PCB congeners, e.g. the WHO12, is available too and we continue to offer MCERTS accredited PCBs as Aroclors by GC-ECD.
We can also now confirm that ISO17025 accreditation for Total Suspended Solids in water has been achieved, as predicted in our autumn accreditation update.
For more information, please contact john.crawford@chemtest.co.uk.
Technical Update November 2011
ASBESTOS TESTING
In line with current legislation and developing industry expectations, Chemtest have combined their screening method for Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) and their method for Asbestos Fibres in Soils into one procedure, accredited to ISO 17025 by UKAS:
ASBESTOS SCREEN
SOP 2190: Identification of Asbestos Containing Materials and Fibres in Soils
To assist us in scheduling samples for this analysis, please could you supply an additional sample of between 200g and 1kg.
AS MORE EXTENSIVE TESTING IS REQUIRED FOR THE NEW METHOD, THIS WILL INCUR ADDITIONAL COST. PLEASE CONTACT: Bid.team@chemtest.co.uk FOR CONFIRMATION OF YOUR RATES.
Please note that the asbestos screen for pieces of ACM, SOP 2186, is no longer available as a stand-alone test.
Chemtest offer a number of options for asbestos analysis in soils, compliant with current legislation. To view details of these methods click on the link to our website.
Qualitative analysis for asbestos is undertaken by polarized light microscopy (PLM) as described by the HSE in HSG 248.
For more information, click here.
East Land Quality Forum 2011Chemtest Ltd and the East Land Quality Forum are pleased to invite you to the next event on Monday 31st October at Tattersalls, Newmarket.
"The aim of the Forum is to allow all those with a professional interest in land quality in the East of England to come together. This meeting will be of interest to all professionals involved in land quality including: regulators, developers and their agents, environmental consultants and planners, legal advisers, contractors and technology providers."
The Chemtest team are delighted to invite you for a Laboratory Tour at their premises in Newmarket following this event. The tour will be conducted by Darrell Hall, Laboratory Director and followed by a wine & cheese. Please book in advance to reserve your place, contact Danni Powles.
For more information please contact Alexandra Jepsen or Danni Powles or visit www.elqf.org.
TPHCWG, Hexavalent Chromium and Suspended Solids
We are delighted to announce that Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons testing with aliphatic/aromatic split and carbon banding (widely known as TPHCWG) on soils, is now UKAS accredited to the MCERTS standard. The carbon banding employed is according to the latest EA guidance.
On water samples, Hexavalent Chromium (Chromium VI) is now UKAS accredited to the ISO17025 standard and accreditation for Suspended Solids is expected shortly.
For more information on our UKAS accreditations contact: John Crawford.
Principal Environmental Geochemist - Dr Jamie Cutting
We are pleased to welcome Dr Jamie Cutting to the Chemtest team. Jamie brings with him a wealth of experience in the application of environmental geochemistry to contaminated land risk assessment and remediation. Jamie graduated from Leicester University with a BSc (Hons) in biochemistry, before undertaking an MSc at the University of Manchester in Pollution and Environmental Control. He then went on to complete a PhD in Environmental Geochemistry at the University of Bristol were he also managed the Aqueous Environmental Geochemistry Research Facility before entering the contaminated land sector in 2005.
Jamie's appointment reinforces Chemtest's expertise in chemical analysis, bespoke laboratory testing for remedial design, the application of on site analytics and advanced data management.
Jamie will also be delivering a series of technical seminars and presentations to help contaminated land professionals realise the technical merits of applying geochemical techniques in the contaminated land sector.
If you would like to know more about how Chemtest can help deliver innovative testing solutions for contaminated land redevelopment please contact Jamie Cutting or Phil Hellier.
Launch of 'My Client - My Support', our Premier Service Commitment
Chemtest's primary service aim is to deliver a customer experience in accordance with our status as the UK & Ireland's Premier Environmental Laboratory.
We have now officially launched our premier service commitment, providing all our clients with a market leading level of customer support.
Click here for the latest flyer.
For further details please contact Daniel Woods, Customer Service - Divisional Manager.
Environmental Ireland Conference 2011
Croke Park Conference Centre, Dublin
Chemtest will be exhibiting at the above show on Thursday 15th September 2011; we will be on stand 1 and we look forward to seeing you.
"Environment Ireland®, now in its seventh year, is Ireland's largest conference on environmental policy and management, (and) provides an important opportunity for all the key players in the environment sector to come together for networking and discussion."
For more information please contact Alexandra Jepsen at alexandra.jepsen@chemtest.co.uk or Danni Powles at danni.powles@chemtest.co.uk or visit www.environmentireland.ie
Scottish Contaminated Land Forum 2011
Chemtest will be exhibiting at the above show on Thursday 8th September 2011; please ensure you come and meet the team to discuss any analytical queries.
For more information please contact Alexandra Jepsen at alexandra.jepsen@chemtest.co.uk or Danni Powles at danni.powles@chemtest.co.uk or visit www.sclf.co.uk
In line with Chemtest's commitment to continuous improvement in method development, capability and accreditation we are pleased to announce further investment in capital equipment and accreditation.
Low Level Mercury
Chemtest are now able to offer low level Mercury to 0.01ug/l and 0.1mg/kg for water and soil after the purchase and validation of a dedicated mercury analyser.
Speciated Mercury
In addition to the low level Mercury we have also purchased a HPLC which works with the dedicated mercury analyser. Chemtest are now able to offer Total, Methyl, Ethyl, Elemental and Inorganic Mercury.
TPHCWG method and accreditation
A new Gilson automated SPE prep station has been purchased and a method has been developed that meets UKAS requirements to perform TPHCWG (C8-C40) for aromatic and aliphatic fractions. Upon final completion of the validation exercise this method will be both UKAS and McertS accredited.
Calorific Value
A bomb calorimeter by Parr has now been purchased and validated to enable Chemtest to bring Calorific values in house.
All of the above investments will enable Chemtest to continue to deliver our market leading services and to bring in some of the sub-contracted analysis to improve our overall performance.
For more information please contact Darrell Hall at darrell.hall@chemtest.co.uk or John Crawford at john.crawford@chemtest.co.uk.
Chemtest will be exhibiting at the above show on Wednesday 6th and Thursday 7th July 2011. We will be on stand 17 and we look forward to welcoming you.
Chemtest will have representatives from every section of the laboratory including several specialists so please ensure you come and meet the team to discuss any analytical queries.
For more information please contact Alexandra Jepsen at alexandra.jepsen@chemtest.co.uk or Danni Powles at danni.powles@chemtest.co.uk or visit www.geotechnica.co.uk.
Chemtest will be exhibiting at the above show on Tuesday 7th and Wednesday 8th June 2011. We will be on stand C4 and we look forward to welcoming you.
Chemtest will have representatives from every section of the laboratory including several specialists so please ensure you come and meet the team to discuss any analytical queries.
For more information please contact Alexandra Jepsen at alexandra.jepsen@chemtest.co.uk or Danni Powles at danni.powles@chemtest.co.uk or visit www.geodrillingshow.com or www.geodrillinginternational.com.
Chemtest are delighted to announce that the annual ISO 14001 Environmental Audit was completed last week and the accreditation has been maintained. Chemtest were awarded 100% with no corrective actions or comments on our environmental performance. As the UK and Ireland's Premier Environmental laboratory we are setting not only performance benchmarks for our competitors but now also environmental benchmarks.
For more information please contact John Crawford Compliance Manager john.crawford@chemtest.co.uk.
Look out for our New Chemtest Van
The Chemtest Collection Service is back by popular demand and we are delighted to be able to offer this dedicated collection service once again. This service is designed to look after large projects and dedicated clients within a 100 mile radius of the laboratory.
"I am proud to promote our Collection Service which has been designed to create a flexible, economical and professional approach for our clients and is a welcome addition to the customer collections team resource and capability." Dan Woods, Divisional Manager - Customer Service
For more information contact Dan Woods at dan.woods@chemtest.co.uk or Danni Powles at danni.powles@chemtest.co.uk.
Chemtest will be exhibiting at the above show from Tuesday 24th to Thursday 26th May 2011. We will be on stand T38 and we look forward to welcoming you.
Chemtest will have representatives from every section of the laboratory including several specialists so please ensure you come and meet the team to discuss any analytical queries.
For more information contact Alexandra Jepsen alexandra.jepsen@chemtest.co.uk or Danni Powles danni.powles@chemtest.co.uk or visit www.sustainabilitylive.com.
Q3 2010/11 Company Performance
Chemtest have exceeded the target for results out on time for the 8th Quarter in a row. We are very pleased to announce that we have achieved 98.6% of all results out on time in Quarter 3.
"The analytical teams are continuously developing processes and methods to ensure that Chemtest remain the UK and Ireland's premier environmental laboratory. Whilst we are pleased with the performance we are still focussed on delivering 100% success each and every day." Darrell Hall, Director
For more information contact: darrell.hall@chemtest.co.uk.
Total sulphur determinations at Chemtest by combustion with infrared photometry are now covered by MCERTS, adding this to the wide range of other soil tests for which we hold this important quality accreditation. A full list of our existing accredited tests can be found by clicking on the UKAS or MCERTS logos on our Quality page.
For more information contact: john.crawford@chemtest.co.uk.
Continued Investment in Analytical Equipment
In quarter 3 of 2010 Chemtest invested in over £137,000 worth of analytical equipment; this increased capital expenditure is in line with Chemtest's ambition to maintain it's position as the UK's premier contaminated land laboratory. Revenue has grown by 20% this year and the mix of testing has changed, this new equipment will help us maintain our impressive turnaround times and improve method development in new analytical methodologies.
"Chemtest have delivered >97% of all results out on time across all turnaround requests for over 2 years now. This continued investment will help us maintain this impressive record and allow us to introduce new methods through research and development."
Darrell Hall, Director
For more information contact Darren Hall at darrell.hall@chemtest.co.uk or Peter Noone peter.noone@chemtest.co.uk
Chemtest have signed up to exhibit at the above show on 13th-14th October 2010.
We will be on stand C49 and we look forward to welcoming you. Chemtest will have representatives from every section of the laboratory including several specialists so please ensure you come and meet the team to discuss any analytical queries.
For free entry and a free light lunch we welcome you to register in advance at www.resourceireland.net/chemtest.
If you require more information please contact: danni.powles@chemtest.co.uk or visit www.resourceireland.net.
Environmental Ireland Conference
Croke Park Conference Centre, Dublin
Chemtest will be exhibiting at the above show on Tuesday 14th September 2010.
"Environment Ireland, now in its sixth year, is Ireland's largest conference on environmental policy and management. The conference is organised in association with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government … The conference will focus on key aspects of the green economy: the eco-efficient economy; a sustainable urban future; renewable energy; and investing in water, waste water and waste infrastructure."
Chemtest will be on Stand 1 and we look forward to seeing you.
For more information please contact Emer Durkan at emer.durkan@chemtest.co.uk or (+353) 86 776 1900 or visit www.environmentireland.ie.
Due to Chemtest's continued success in the UK market and with expansion into Northern and Southern Ireland, Chemtest are pleased to announce the recent appointment of Emer Durkan who will head up our Irish operations.
"I am delighted to be representing the Chemtest business in Ireland as the quality of service they provide and the reputation for delivery of
on-time data really makes this service unique in Ireland and the initial response has been very well received."
Emer Durkan, Sales and Development
"Emer is joining Chemtest at a very exciting time and whilst there are still very challenging trading conditions in both the UK and Ireland there are also great opportunities. I will be working closely with Emer to help develop the Chemtest brand in Ireland and to bring our industry leading services to this market."
Peter Noone Managing Director
For more information please contact: peter.noone@chemtest.co.uk or Emer Durkan at emer.durkan@chemtest.co.uk or (+353) 86 776 1900.
UKAS latest - Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Waters
At Chemtest we believe in continuously improving our laboratory methods, to ensure that we always have the right chemistry to deliver results. To this end, our technical development programme has now yielded UKAS / ISO17025 accreditation for PAH in groundwaters and prepared aqueous leachates.
A full list of our existing UKAS and MCERTS accredited tests can be found by clicking on the UKAS or MCERTS logos on our Compliance page.
For more information please contact: john.crawford@chemtest.co.uk.
Clients from across the UK joined Chemtest for a full day and night out at Newmarket Racecourse. We started the day with a tour of our facilities followed by lunch at the racecourse, then the racing commenced with the Chemtest Maiden Fillies Stakes. 'Al Sharood' ridden by Frankie Dettori came in by a head in the Chemtest sponsored race. Several clients watched this race from the Royal Box.
The feedback from our clients on both the laboratory tour and the days hospitality we very kindly received:
"Tremendous, amazing facility, great days racing and fabulous hosts" CR Northern Ireland
"One of the best days I have experienced" JW Glasgow
"Truly memorable, I was looked after all day and all evening, thank you to you and your very capable team" MS Birmingham
Please register your interest to attend next years event.
For more information please contact: danni.powles@chemtest.co.uk.
Chemtest announces successful grant of ISO 14001 certification
Chemtest are pleased to announce the successful grant of the
ISO14001 environmental management certificate for its laboratory testing services. This is part of an ongoing commitment from
Chemtest to minimise the environmental impact of its processes.
For more information please contact: john.crawford@chemtest.co.uk.
Chemtest are proud to announce that they are one of the first UK laboratories to offer testing of trade effluents and sewage effluents to the EA's new MCERTS (Waters) standard. All tests accredited to MCERTS standards by UKAS are also accredited to the international standard for testing laboratories ISO17025.
For more information on our UKAS accreditations contact: john.crawford@chemtest.co.uk.
For enquiries regarding MCERTS (Waters) testing of effluents contact: phil.hellier@chemtest.co.uk.
Asbestos in Soils - UKAS Accreditation
We are pleased to announce that asbestos fibre screening, identification and quantification of asbestos content in soils are now ISO17025 accredited as in-house procedures, offering enhanced responsiveness to our clients’ asbestos testing needs.
The above methods are suitable for Hazardous/Special Wastes classifications and join our existing ISO17025 accredited identification method for asbestos in bulk materials (to HSG248) on our UKAS schedule.
Our Chemtest onsite Division is also accredited for the surveying and sampling of asbestos in buildings, to ISO17020, allowing us to offer a comprehensively accredited asbestos sampling and analysis service.
A full list of our existing UKAS and MCERTS accredited tests can be found by clicking on the UKAS or MCERTS logos on our Compliance page.
For more information on our UKAS accreditations contact: john.crawford@chemtest.co.uk.
For enquiries regarding asbestos testing in soils contact: phil.hellier@chemtest.co.uk.
Newmarket Rugby Club proudly sponsored by Chemtest
Newmarket Rugby Club proudly sponsored by Chemtest have beaten semi finalist Uckfield in the Junior Vase Trophy with a positive 20-0 victory. NRUFC are now only 2 games away from the National Final held at Twickenham during May 2010. Chemtest would like to congratulate Newmarket on this achievement and wish them all the very best for the next 2 big games.
For further information please visit Newmarket Rugby Club or peter.noone@chemtest.co.uk.
Chemtest are pleased to announce that Darrell Hall is being promoted to Director as of 1st April 2010.
Darrell has been with Chemtest for over 8 years now and has worked
his way up through the business he joined as an analyst.
"Darrell has been instrumental in the success of Chemtest over the
past 8 years providing strong leadership and continuous improvement and development of the Analytical team and process in all of his previous roles. I wish Darrell every success in his new role and I look forward to working more closely with him over the coming years."
Peter Noone Managing Director
"I am excited at the opportunity of becoming more strategically involved in the direction Chemtest is taking and to helping the business maintain its status as the UK’s premier contaminated land laboratory."
Darrell Hall Director
Darrell is a Chartered Chemist, Chartered Scientist and a member of The Royal Society of Chemistry with over 20 years experience in analytical chemistry, specialising in chromatography and organic chemistry.
For more information contact: peter.noone@chemtest.co.uk or darrell.hall@chemtest.co.uk
Chemtest have signed up to exhibit at the above show on 13th-14th April 2010. We will be on stand A10 and we look forward to welcoming you. Chemtest will have representatives from every section of the laboratory including several specialist so please ensure you come and meet the team to discuss any analytical queries.
For more information contact: peter.noone@chemtest.co.uk or visit www.geodrillingshow.com
Phil Hellier, Chemtest Operations Director has been asked to present at the Geo-environmental technical Seminar at the Drilling Academy on 23rd February 2010. Phil will be presenting MCERTS for Soil and Water. This is a relatively new event which is aimed at the Geo-environmental market to create Awareness, Application and Advances on all relevant services related to our industry.
For more information contact: phil.hellier@chemtest.co.uk or visit www.equipetraining.co.uk
Chemtest have signed up to exhibit at the above show on 20th-22nd April 2010. We will be on stand Q36 and we look forward to welcoming you.
Chemtest will have representatives from every section of the laboratory including several specialist so please ensure you come and meet the team to discuss any analytical queries.
For more information contact: peter.noone@chemtest.co.uk or visit www.sustainabilitylive.com
Chemtest have signed up to exhibit at the above show on 7th-8th July.
- A unique outdoor Geotechnical Trade Show and Exhibition.
- Appeal to all drilling and geotechnical sectors.
- A relaxed but professional and focused event.
- Free to visit show, conference and demonstrations.
Chemtest will have representatives from every section of the laboratory including several specialist so please ensure you come and meet the team to discuss any analytical queries.
For more information contact: peter.noone@chemtest.co.uk or visit www.equipetraining.co.uk
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