News & Events
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
Chemtest are pleased to announce that we are recruiting again. Due to a buoyant last quarter we now have several positions available. These positions are in Customer service, Sample preparation and Sales. For further information please click on the careers tab above.
New UKAS & MCERTS accreditations
Further additions have been made to our schedule of UKAS accredited tests:
Sulphide in water, using the Aquakem discrete colorimetric analyser, is now accredited to ISO17025.
Water soluble boron in soils by hot water extraction and ICP-OES is now MCERTS accredited.
An ongoing programme of method development and validation at Chemtest, driven by the latest technological developments, new quality standards (e.g. MCERTS waters) and most importantly our clients’ expectations, continues to improve and expand the range of our accreditations.
A full list of our existing UKAS and MCERTS 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.
Chemtest are pleased to announce that validation data for several determinands on trade effluents and sewage effluents submitted for accreditation, have been confirmed to meet the requirements of the MCERTS (Waters) standard and ISO17025. Grant of MCERTS (Waters) accreditation is scheduled for 1st of June 2010.
For further information please contact john.crawford@chemtest.co.uk.
Improvements through technical development and an ongoing programme of method validations at Chemtest, continue to enlarge of the scope of our UKAS accreditations. The latest additions to this ever growing list are:
- Beryllium, cobalt, tin and vanadium in groundwater and leachates to ISO17025
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Acid soluble sulphate in soils to MCERTS
A full list of our UKAS/MCERTS accredited tests can be found by clicking on the UKAS or MCERTS logos on our Quality page.
For further information please contact john.crawford@chemtest.co.uk.
Chemtest were delighted to be able to contribute £1,000 to the
Newlife Foundation Charity. This contribution was put towards a specially adapted wheelchair for 10 year old Garreth Berridge who suffers from Cerebral Palsy. Garreth's father Ian Berridge, Field Service Specialist with Perkin Elmer has said that "it is making a great
difference in his day to day life."
"It is great to be able to help where we can and to be able to help people in their every day lives do things which we take for granted." Kevin Hempson Finance Director
Chemtest & Perkin Elmer provide the right chemistry to deliver results. Perkin Elmer is a Chemtest Partner.
[Photo:Kevin Hempson FD presenting to Ian Berridge]
For further information please contact peter.noone@chemtest.co.uk.
Geotechnica Exhibition 27-28th August
Chemtest are pleased to announce that they are exhibiting at this new trade show for the drilling and geotechnical industry. Please visit www.equipetraining.co.uk for further information on the show. We look forward to welcoming you to our stand.
For further information please contact peter.noone@chemtest.co.uk.
Fastest turnaround in the industry
Chemtest have maintained the impressive record again this quarter for all turnaround times requested by clients:
- 3-wdta 100% out on time
- 5-wdta 100% out on time
- 7-wdta 99% out on time
"The laboratory has exceeded its turnaround delivery target of 85% for the 3rd quarter running now. We have implemented new processes and systems throughout the analytical divisions and this increased efficiency and capacity will be further enhanced by new software over the coming months. Our analytical teams are really focussed and committed to delivering on time results for our clients." says Darrell Hall Laboratory Manager.
For further information please contact darrell.hall@chemtest.co.uk.
Chemtest are the only contaminated land laboratory in Europe that offer guaranteed turnaround times as standard or you don’t pay for the analysis.
"Not only do we offer an industry leading standard turnaround time we are that confident that we can achieve your deadline we guarantee it. If we have not delivered your results to you within 10 working days you do not pay." says Peter Noone Managing Director
Put your current supplier to the challenge?
For further information please contact peter.noone@chemtest.co.uk.
Sustainability Live May 19-21st 2009
Chemtest are exhibiting again at the Sustainability Live event and will be situated in the Brownfield Expo section on stand Q141. Please come to the stand for the latest advice or guidance for your analytical requirements. Chemtest will have representatives from across the business including on-site who look forward to meeting you.
For further information or news regarding other events please contact peter.noone@chemtest.co.uk.
Chemtest Limited have just completed year 1 of trading after the management Buy Out last April.
"If I knew what was in store for the economic climate last April, would I still have lead the MBO? A resounding yes".
Peter Noone in response to the question “looking back are you and your team pleased that you bought the business?”.
Chemtest have put in a solid performance over the previous 12 months showing growth in Turnover and EBITDA approaching double figures. The climate remains very challenging with significant pricing pressure from some competitors but the opportunity remains for growth through high levels of customer service and out on time results.
Chemtest onsite the environmental monitoring and asbestos surveying division also maintained its impressive targets of 20% increase in revenue.
"after a very difficult 2 quarters and the general subdued outlook for the industry we are pleased with the performance of the business, coupled with the recent increases in volume of samples and record enquiry levels there is a level of stability for this years outlook"
Kevin Hempson Finance Director
For further information please contact peter.noone@chemtest.co.uk or kevin.hempson@chemtest.co.uk.
We are pleased to announce that Sulphide in Soils will in future be reported as an MCERTS accredited test. This is a result of our ongoing programme to expand our UKAS schedule of accreditation. Further tests will be added as new instruments and analytical technologies continue to be introduced.
A full list of our existing UKAS and MCERTS accredited tests can be found by clicking on the UKAS or MCERTS logos on our Quality page.
For further information please contact john.crawford@chemtest.co.uk.
CHAS AccreditationChemtest are pleased to announce its accreditation to the CHAS (Contractors Health and Safety) standard.
CHAS ensures that we are a competent company with regards to managing health and safety and are committed to continuous improvement. We are also working towards OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001, to complement our existing UKAS ISO 17025 and 17020 accreditations.
For further information please contact john.crawford@chemtest.co.uk.
Success at the Business Awards 2008
Chemtest were delighted to receive the prestigious award for Large Business of the Year 2008 at the Newmarket Business Awards again
this year.
"This is the second year Chemtest have won this award and it shows
the dedication of the business and the team to ensure that we
continue to innovate and improve the service we offer to all of our clients.
Well done to each and every one of the Chemtest team."
Kevin Hempson, Finance Director
Peter Noone Group Managing Director also had success by winning the NBA Business Personality of the Year 2008.
"2008 has been a fascinating, challenging and successful year for both Chemtest and myself.
Firstly completing the Management Buy Out of Chemtest in April 2008 and then moving one of the largest contaminated land laboratories in the UK to a purpose built facility with minimum interruption to our service. To receive this award gives me a great pleasure and pride in the achievements of Chemtest over the past 12 months.”
Peter Noone, Managing Director
Joined up thinking for accelerated earthworks
Chemtest are providing the on-site analytical skills in a project specific partnership with Scott Wilson. Scott Wilson have launched TIES (Total Integrated Earthworks Solutions) which has proved very successful during a recent Colliery Reclamation project.
Birse Civils Ltd says "TIES has revolutionised our approach to land remediation. The innovative solution has delivered real commercial and technical advantages over conventional methods. We envisage this technology will have a major part to play in the future of brownfield development."
See the attachment for the press release (3MB PDF opens in a new window)
If you would like more information please contact jamie.cutting@scottwilson.com or peter.noone@chemtest.co.uk.
Chemtest onsite will be exhibiting at the International Centre in Telford on 5th and 6th November 2008. The WWEM show highlights the latest wastewater and environmental regulations and the most up to date monitoring techniques. WWEM is classed as the worlds largest event to focus on water/wastewater testing and monitoring.
Please come along to meet the onsite team and please visit the following link for more details www.wwem.uk.com.
For more information contact Guy Lawson guy.lawson@chemtest.co.uk.
Scottish Contaminated Land Conference
Chemtest will be exhibiting at the above conference on 24th September. We look forward to seeing our existing customers on the day and to meeting potential customers and suppliers. This conference proved very successful for Chemtest last year and Scotland is now a very significant market for our business and we are keen to develop this further.
We look forward to seeing you there.
For further information on this exhibition click here or contact mike.shelbourne@chemtest.co.uk.
Chemtest's environmental survey and monitoring division has achieved Inspection Body status under the internationally recognised ISO 17020 standard. Like our laboratories, Chemtest onsite operates a Quality Management System in accordance with the relevant ISO standard that is accredited by UKAS.
Type 1, 2 and 3 building surveys for asbestos and priority risk assessments, conducted by our experienced surveyors, are now offered with the added assurance of a quality accredited service.
If you would like further information about the capabilities of our onsite division, please e-mail us.
For information regarding ISO 17020 accreditation email john.crawford@chemtest.co.uk.
MCERTS for Aquakem soils methods
Water soluble chloride and extractable ammonium using the completely automated Aquakem colorimetric analyser, are now MCERTS accredited.
Our UKAS schedule of accreditation will continue to expand as the latest developments in analytical technologies are introduced.
A full list of our existing UKAS and MCERTS accredited tests can be found by clicking on the UKAS or MCERTS logos on our Quality page.
For more information please contact: john.crawford@chemtest.co.uk.
We are delighted to announce that we have just completed a Management Buy Out of the Chemtest business from Xplor Limited.
Chemtest Limited is now a completely independent laboratory offering analytical and monitoring services to the contaminated land industry from our in offices in Newmarket, Tamworth and Glasgow.
This independence will offer significant benefits to our customers and staff over the coming years as Chemtest look to continue building and developing upon the successful growth achieved over the past decade.
The focus will be on:
- developing improved processes to enhance turnaround times
- continuously increasing accreditation status
- providing excellence in customer service
- offering a bespoke service to match the needs of each individual customer
- continue providing value for money for the services we provide
There will be no change to your current contacts or processes as the same team remains in place. We would ask however that you note our new payment procedure which is detailed on the second page in the following document.
We would also like to welcome Kevin Hempson to the team who has joined Chemtest Limited as Finance Director at board level.
If you would like to discuss this further please do not hesitate to Peter Noone or any member of the managment team on 01638 60 60 70.
This is a very exciting period for Chemtest and we would like to thank you for your past, current and future commitment to our business.
Metals in Water: UKAS coverage extended
Our method for metals in water by ICP-MS now includes antimony, barium and molybdenum as ISO17025 accredited determinands.
A full list of our UKAS/MCERTS accredited tests can be found by clicking on the UKAS or MCERTS logos on our Quality page.
For more information please contact: john.crawford@chemtest.co.uk.
UKAS accreditation for Aquakem analyser
Fluoride, Chloride, Nitrite, Nitrate, Phosphate, Sulphate, Alkalinity and Ammonium, in water, groundwater and leachates by Aquakem (KONE) discrete colorimetric analyser, are now ISO17025 accredited.
The coverage of our accreditation for water and soil testing methods continues to expand. A full list can be found by clicking on the UKAS or MCERTS logos on our Quality page.
For more information please contact: john.crawford@chemtest.co.uk.
Chromium and Selenium in soils have been added to our list of metals accredited to ISO17025 / MCERTS, while for waters, Total Cyanide, Free Cyanide and Thiocyanate are now accredited to ISO17025.
Our schedule of accredited tests will continue to grow and can be found by clicking on the UKAS or MCERTS logos on our Quality page.
For more information please contact: john.crawford@chemtest.co.uk.
Chemtest success at NBA Business Awards 2007
Chemtest entered the NBA Business Awards for the first time this year.
The aim of the Newmarket Business Association (NBA) is to both highlight and celebrate the wealth and diversity of business expertise in Newmarket and to reward the high standards attained. The Business Awards started in 2003 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the NBA. As the event was a runaway success, it was decided to make it an annual affair.
In this first year of entry Chemtest came away on the night with 2 awards:
- Large Business of the Year 2007
- Highly Commended on the Judges award
This is in recognition of the growth the business has achieved not only in turnover but in every aspect of the analytical process including Quality Assurance, Customer Service and Method Development.
"I am very proud of the team at Chemtest who have all worked extremely well under challenging circumstances to provide a positive customer experience. It is excellent to receive recognition as a business and to set the benchmark for next years performance. Well done to you all” says Peter Noone, Managing Director.
Photo one (left to right): Malcolm Avis, Technical Director; Peter Noone, Managing Director; being presented by Phil Carruthers from Barclays Business Banking. (click images to enlarge view)
Photo two (left to right): Mike Shelbourne, Commercial Director; Malcolm Avis, Technical Director; Peter Noone, Managing Director; being presented by Emma Joel, Chairman of Newmarket Business Association. (click images to enlarge view)
For more information contact: peter.noone@chemtest.co.uk
New Market Leading Instrumentation Testing
Chemtest have taken a lead in their market as the only European laboratory to trial the new Clarus® 600 Gas Chromatograph, designed by Perkin Elmer. Chemtest have a long established partnership with Perkin Elmer and were invited to participate in the beta testing of this radically new instrument two years ago.
The instrument benefits from the fastest available heat-up and cool-down chromatograph oven together with enhanced auto-sampler capabilities. The result is accelerated analytical cycle times without the compromise in quality of data associated with other recognised ‘fast’ techniques.
Chemtest initially chose to evaluate the beta version of the new chromatograph with TPH analysis. The beta instrument performed consistently and reliably throughout the trial period. Chemtest has subsequently purchased five production models of the Clarus® 600, extending the range of organics tests to include accelerated analysis of PAHs and VOCs by GC-MS.
The Clarus® 600 represents a significant advance for Chemtest through increased sample throughput meaning increased flexibility to deliver better quality results on time.
Click here to view the testimonial (pdf opens in a new window)
For further information on this leading technology, please contact: malcolm.avis@chemtest.co.uk
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» More tests UKAS accredited
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» Geotechnica Exhibition 27-28th August
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