Industrial Inspection & Analysis Acquires Q-PLUS Labs

November 1, 2023 – Irvine, CA – As a growth-driven leader in lab and field testing, inspection, calibration, and engineering, Industrial Inspection & Analysis (IIA) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Q-PLUS Labs. Q-PLUS Labs joins Industrial Inspection & Analysis’s Lab Services division, effective November 1.

Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Industrial Inspection & Analysis has an extensive footprint across North America and an ever-expanding global presence in the industrial sector. With the addition of Q-PLUS Labs, Industrial Inspection & Analysis has 15 locations, including nine laboratories, across North America and China.

“We are excited to bring Q-PLUS Labs on board, and we look forward to growing together. As we leverage our combined lab expertise, technology and geographic footprint, this acquisition represents a win for both of our companies, as well as current and future customers,” says Christopher Niebuhr, Chief Executive Officer of Industrial Inspection & Analysis. “Q-PLUS Labs will enhance Industrial Inspection & Analysis’s premier Laboratory Services division and allow us to better serve customers on the West Coast. We are excited to welcome Q-PLUS Labs’ talented team to the IIA family.”

About Q-PLUS Labs

Since its founding in 1987, Q-PLUS Labs has built a reputation as a leader providing a wide range of quality dimensional measurement, inspection, reverse engineering, 3D scanning, CT scanning, modeling, part sorting and quality-related services and products. Q-PLUS Labs is ISO 9001:2015 registered, ISO 13485:2016 and AS9100D certified, and ISO 17025:2017 accredited.

“The team at Q-PLUS Labs has decades of experience helping manufacturers perfect their products. We are excited to bring our expertise and culture of excellence to Industrial Inspection & Analysis,” says Mike Knicker, CEO of Q-PLUS Labs. "As part of the Industrial Inspection & Analysis family, we will be able to provide our customers access to additional laboratory, inspection and engineering services that complement what we do, while still providing the great customer service and extreme attention to detail we are known for.”

About Industrial Inspection & Analysis

Industrial Inspection & Analysis is a leading inspection provider for a wide array of industries since its inception almost 100 years ago. In both laboratory and field settings, we offer a full range of non-destructive examinations (NDE), testing and certification, and lift, crane, fire and engineering solutions to ensure safety, performance and compliance. Driven by growth, Industrial Inspection & Analysis has an extensive footprint across North America and an ever-expanding global presence in the industrial sector.

As part of our mission to make the world safer, Industrial Inspection & Analysis is committed to operating in an environmentally and socially responsible manner, and to helping customers do so as well. Visit Industrial-IA.com.

Industrial Inspection & Analysis Services

• Laboratory Services: Industrial Inspection & Analysis has grown to become one of the largest and most trusted providers of lab services in North America and beyond. Serving a spectrum of industries, our lab capabilities include metallurgical, non-destructive, dimensional, mechanical, EMC/EMI, consumer goods, calibration, environmental and chemical analysis.

• Lifting Services: We have decades of experience providing on-site inspections and certifications and repair services to ensure the safety of overhead cranes, airline ground support equipment (GSE), bucket and fire trucks, and other aerial and lift devices. Industrial Inspection & Analysis is one of the only companies in the U.S. that offers on-site, live line testing for the electrical power industry.

• Industrial Inspections: Industrial Inspection & Analysis’s expert technicians are available 24/7 to support planned or unplanned inspection needs. Our toolkit includes both traditional and advanced NDE methods, such as corrosion mapping and laser profilometry, as well as proprietary technology like PASS® and ARMUT® for non-intrusive valve and pipe testing, and FAA-licensed drone inspections with intrinsically safe (IS), explosion-proof (EX) cameras.

• Engineering Services: Combined with inspection services, Industrial Inspection & Analysis’s engineering solutions are turnkey to solve quality and design challenges more efficiently in a wide variety of industries and applications. Our multidisciplinary engineering expertise includes reverse engineering, structural/civil, mechanical, crane accident investigation, lift planning and engineering, welding and materials and electrical.

Industrial Inspection & Analysis Acquires St. Louis Testing Laboratories, Inc.

December 8, 2020 – ST. LOUIS, MO – Industrial Inspection & Analysis, Inc.™ (“IIA”) – a leader in providing inspection, testing, and analytical services – has acquired St. Louis Testing Laboratories, Inc. (“SLTL”).

Founded in 1929 and based in St. Louis, MO, SLTL is a leading commercial testing laboratory that performs testing and inspection services for industrial clients via nondestructive testing, mechanical testing, chemical analysis, metallurgical analysis, and environmental analysis.

“SLTL will expand IIA’s capabilities into destructive testing through the company’s capabilities in mechanical, chemical, and metallurgical testing while providing deep expertise in lab- and field-based NDT capabilities as well” explains Chris Niebuhr, CEO of IIA. “The acquisition will also plant an IIA flag in the center of the country, an important geography for IIA as we continue to grow our nationwide presence. We look forward to welcoming SLTL’s talented employees to IIA,” added Niebuhr.

“SLTL is excited to add to IIA’s diverse service offerings while bringing our company’s culture of excellence to an already well-respected organization” states Rob Sinn, owner of SLTL. He added, “Joining the IIA platform will allow SLTL to serve a broader base of customers while still providing the great customer service that made us a leader in the region for nearly a century.”

SLTL is IIA’s 17th acquisition since its inception. This transaction continues IIA’s strategy of building a nationwide inspection and testing company that offers a strong value proposition to a long list of industrial customers in a wide variety of end markets.

Nolan & Associates acted as financial advisor to SLTL and Husch Blackwell served as legal counsel. IIA was represented by Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough.

About Industrial Inspection & Analysis.

IIA is a high-growth inspection, testing, and analytical business committed to providing story-worthy service even through the most challenging situations. To learn more about the IIA family of companies, visit industrial-ia.com.

Industrial Inspection & Analysis Acquires Assets of Fail Safe Testing, LLC

September 1, 2020 – MANALAPAN, NJ – Industrial Inspection & Analysis, Inc.TM (“IIA”) – a leader in providing inspection, testing, and analytical services – has expanded its service offerings with the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Fail Safe Testing, LLC (“Fail Safe”). Based in Manalapan, NJ, Fail Safe is a national leader in fire hose, pump and ladder testing to the United States fire service industry.

Established in 1988, Fail Safe is the predominant provider of hydrostatic fire hose pressure testing, ground ladder testing, fire pump testing, aerial ladder testing, and nozzle and appliance testing for independent fire houses, municipal fire departments, fire districts, and corporate fire departments in the United States.

“The acquisition of Fail Safe expands IIA’s capabilities within our Lifting Services division and increases our presence in fire departments and related entities across the country” explains Chris Niebuhr, CEO of IIA. “We are excited to welcome Fail Safe’s talented employees to IIA and look forward to supporting the needs of our existing and new fire department customers with a broader scope of fire equipment testing services.”

“We are thrilled to partner with IIA because of our shared commitments to customer service and the safety of the communities we serve” states Kousha Bautista-Saeyan, President of Fail Safe. He added, "IIA is a company that will accelerate Fail Safe’s growth while maintaining the principles that have guided it since 1988."

Fail Safe is IIA’s 16th acquisition since its inception. This transaction continues IIA’s strategy of building a nationwide inspection and testing company that offers a strong value proposition to a long list of customers in a wide variety of end markets.

About Industrial Inspection & Analysis.

IIA is a high-growth inspection, testing, and analytical business committed to providing story-worthy service even through the most challenging situations. To learn more about the IIA family of companies, visit industrial-ia.com.

Industrial Inspection & Analysis Acquires IHI Southwest Technologies, Inc. from IHI Corporation

May 4, 2020 – SAN ANTONIO, TX – Industrial Inspection & Analysis, Inc.™ (“IIA”) – a leader in providing inspection, testing, and analytical services – expands its service offerings with the acquisition of IHI Southwest Technologies, Inc. (“ISwT”) from IHI Corporation, a publicly traded Japanese industrial firm. Based in San Antonio, TX, ISwT is a non-destructive testing and engineering services company with a 21-year history of providing inspection and engineering services to the nuclear industry both domestically and internationally. In conjunction with the transaction, ISwT will rebrand to IIA Nuclear Services.

Founded in 1999, ISwT has positioned itself as a technological leader in advanced non-destructive testing methods throughout the world.  In addition to conventional testing methods, the company has a broad array of proprietary technology with significant commercial potential.  A full-time staff of non-destructive testing examiners and engineers enables ISwT to maintain the level of quality vital to the success of nuclear utilities around the world.

“The acquisition of ISwT expands Industrial Inspection & Analysis’s reach into the nuclear power generation space and strengthens our already deep bench of talent,” states Chris Niebuhr, CEO of IIA. “We are excited to welcome the ISwT team and customers to IIA and we look forward to providing greater value to existing customers while attracting new ones.”

ISwT is IIA’s 15th acquisition since its inception. This transaction continues IIA’s strategy of building a nationwide inspection and testing company that holds a competitive advantage and offers a strong value proposition to a long list of customers in a wide variety of end markets.

ISwT was represented by Lawrence (Larry) Schumann of Statesman Corporate Finance and George Kurisky, Jr. and Scott Franck of Johnson DeLuca Kurisky & Gould.  IIA was represented by Roger Mitchell and Thomas Ryan of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough.

Industrial Inspection & Analysis Acquires 5 Star Testing, Inc.

November 5, 2019 - PORTLAND, OR - Industrial Inspection & Analysis, Inc.™ (“IIA”) – a leader in providing inspection, testing and analytical services – expands its service offerings with the acquisition of 5 Star Testing, Inc. (“5 Star”). Based in Brush Prairie, WA, 5 Star is a non-destructive testing and inspection company with nearly 30 years of experience in providing facilities-based inspection services to many of the nation’s largest plants, mills and manufacturing facilities.

Founded in 1990, 5 Star has been providing superior service to clients for decades, using standard and advanced non-destructive testing methods. 5 Star is committed to combining the highest caliber of services, with a focus on quality, safety and superior value.

“The acquisition of 5 Star broadens IIA’s capabilities in plant-based inspection services and increases our presence in the power generation space and other desirable end markets,” explains Chris Niebuhr, CEO of IIA. “We are excited to welcome 5 Star’s founders and the company’s deep bench of talented technicians to IIA and look forward to building upon 5 Star’s stellar market position.”

“IIA was our acquirer of choice because of the shared values and culture between our two firms,” states Mitchell Calvi, President of 5 Star. Brian Cleys, Vice President of 5 Star added, "IIA is a company that values customer service, quality and its employees. We are excited to join the IIA team and look forward to 5 Star’s exciting future."

5 Star is IIA’s 14th acquisition since its inception. This transaction continues IIA’s strategy of building a nationwide inspection and testing company that holds a competitive advantage and offers a strong value proposition to a long list of customers in a wide variety of end markets.

About Industrial Inspection & Analysis. 

IIA is a high-growth inspection, testing and analytical business committed to providing story-worthy service even through the most challenging situations. To learn more about the IIA family of companies, visit industrial-ia.com.

Industrial Inspection & Analysis Acquires Advanced Technical Services NW, Inc.

June 12, 2019 – KENT, WA – Industrial Inspection & Analysis, Inc.™ (“IIA”) – a leader in providing inspection, testing, and engineering services – expands its service offerings with the recent acquisition of Advanced Technical Services NW, Inc. (“ATS”). Based in Kent, WA, ATS is the largest full-service, independent provider of calibration services in the Pacific Northwest.

Founded in 1986, ATS is a leader in providing calibration services of the highest quality. With a focus on customer service and a proven track record of helping companies achieve the increasing demands for quality and service, the addition of ATS is a great complement to IIA’s Laboratory Services group, which includes NDT Laboratories, QC Group, Timco Engineering, and IBB Technology of America. 

“ATS's unique mix of field and laboratory calibration services for customers in the Pacific Northwest region are a welcome addition to IIA's ever-growing portfolio of capabilities” explains John Cote, Chairman of IIA. “The market we serve has an essential need for ongoing monitoring of their equipment and machinery to ensure proper functionality when building various parts and components. We are excited to boost our ever-expanding list of in-house capabilities with the addition of ATS's calibration services. We look forward to continuing the success Cathy Baldwin and Phil Lausier have achieved to this point as we work to expand our suite of solutions to our customers.”

“We are excited to announce this transaction and see great value for ATS partnering with IIA moving forward," states Cathy Baldwin, President of ATS." Phil Lausier and I are very proud of what our team has accomplished to date, and we are grateful to our dedicated staff who have represented our company well through high quality service. We expect ATS and its employees will achieve great success with IIA in the years to come."

This transaction continues IIA’s strategy of building a network of inspection and testing brands that hold a competitive advantage and offer a strong value proposition to a long list of customers in a wide variety of end markets. 

About Industrial Inspection & Analysis. 

IIA is a high-growth inspection, testing, and analytical business committed to providing Story-Worthy Service and Solutions even through the most challenging situations to customers nationwide and beyond. To learn more about all of the IIA brands, visit industrial-ia.com.

Industrial Inspection & Analysis Acquires IBB Technology of America, Inc.

November 20, 2018 – CEDARBURG, WI – Industrial Inspection & Analysis, Inc. (“IIA”)  expands its service offerings with the recent acquisition of IBB Technology of America, Inc.

Originally founded in 2000, IBB Technology is a leader in providing calibration services and measuring systems of the highest quality. With a proven track record of helping companies achieve the increasing demands for quality and service, the addition of IBB is a great complement to IIA’s LaboratoryServices group, which includes NDT Labs, QC Group, and Timco Engineering. 

 “IBB's expertise and capabilities represent a significant addition to IIA's service offerings” explains John Cote, CEO of IIA. “Our diverse group of customers in the industrial sector have an ongoing need for calibration and metrology services to ensure their equipment is in good, working condition and providing accurate readings.  We are excited to boost our ever-expanding list of in-house capabilities with the addition of IBB's calibration services. IBB has established a long-standing reputation of delivering high-quality service to its customers and with IIA's resources and support, we hope to expand the footprint of IBB and continue our pursuit of providing a comprehensive suite of solutions to our customers.”

“I am very happy to partner with IIA as our company enters the next chapter of its life," states Dave Felton, Co-Founder and President of IBB Technology of America.  "I am extremely grateful to all the men and women that have helped build IBB into a successful and highly reputable company within the calibration services space.  We have accomplished much in the nearly 20 years we have been in business, and I am excited for what the future holds for our employees as we move forward with a great company in IIA."

This transaction continues IIA’s strategy of building a network of inspection and testing brands that hold a competitive advantage and offer a strong value proposition to a long list of customers in a wide variety of end markets. 

About Industrial Inspection & Analysis. 

IIA is a high-growth inspection, testing, and analytical business committed to providing Story-Worthy Service and Solutions even through the most challenging situations to customers nationwide and beyond. To learn more about all of the IIA brands, visit industrial-ia.com.

Industrial Inspection & Analysis Acquires Atlas Inspection Technologies, Inc.

November 13, 2018 – HOUSTON, TX – Industrial Inspection & Analysis, Inc. (“IIA”) expands its service offerings with the recent acquisition of Atlas Inspection Technologies, Inc.

Originally founded in 2003, Atlas Inspection helps ensure the safety of your people, community, facility, and environment by providing critical information, solutions and equipment to clients in petroleum refining, pipeline, power generation and related industries that require unparalleled reliability, safety & environmental control.

“The acquisition of Atlas Inspection Technologies significantly bolsters IIA's breadth of services to our deep portfolio of clientele within the oil & gas and power generation industries” explains Harold Queen, President and COO of IIA. “The addition of Atlas's remote visual inspection capabilities and personnel provides our customers' facilities with reduced down times to complete necessary inspection work, while at the same time limiting professionals' direct exposure to hazardous or harsh environments. This transaction is representative of IIA's continued evaluation of the best technologies and methodologies available to fulfill the commitment to our customers of the superior quality of service.”

“We are very proud of the relationships we have establish and the reputation we have built since our founding" states Darren Billings, CEO of Atlas Inspection Technologies. “I am excited for what our skilled and knowledgeable staff will accomplish with IIA's support, and I strongly believe our customers will be encouraged to enjoy the same great service to which they've been accustomed to the added benefit of working with a partner in IIA that has a diversified portfolio of testing and inspection services.”

IIA represents one of the industry’s most comprehensive portfolios available in the testing and inspection industry. The addition of Atlas is a great complement to IIA’s Field Services group, a market leader in Radiographic Testing, which includes US NDI, Fox NDE, and Eagle NDT.

About Industrial Inspection & Analysis. 

IIA is a high-growth inspection, testing, and analytical business committed to providing Story-Worthy Service and Solutions even through the most challenging situations to customers nationwide and beyond. To learn more about all of the IIA brands, visit industrial-ia.com.

Industrial Inspection & Analysis Acquires Diversified Inspections / Independent Testing Laboratories, Inc. & CraneCare, Inc.

March 9, 2018 – PHOENIX, AZ – Industrial Inspection & Analysis, Inc. (“IIA”) the USA expands its service offerings with the recent acquisition of Diversified Inspections / Independent Testing Laboratories, Inc. (“DI/ITL”) and CraneCare, Inc.

Founded in 1969, DI/ITL is the largest independent, third-party, safety and integrity inspection firms in the country specializing in on-site inspections of vehicle-mounted aerial lifts, digger derricks, fire trucks, airline ground support equipment and live-line tools for a variety of companies, public & private utilities and municipalities.

CraneCare, a sister company based in Albuquerque, NM, was founded in 1996. CraneCare is an all-inclusive overhead and mobile crane service company handling inspections, certifications, load testing, operator training, maintenance, part sales, and installations.

“The acquisitions of DI/ITL and CraneCare immediately establishes IIA as a continental leader in the heavy equipment/lifting equipment inspection industry” explains John Cote, CEO of IIA. “Combined with our recent acquisition of Domson, our reach in this very attractive sector spans the entire U.S. and a good portion of Canada. A key part of the IIA vision is serving a broad range of promising industries and diversifying our geographic presence. We believe that diversifying our industry and geographic exposure results in a steadier business built for the long-term that is better able to handle economic cycles. Our focus will continue to be on the customer, employee training, and investing in our capabilities.”

“We at DI/ITL and CraneCare are very proud to have built the leading platform for aerial lift/crane inspections programs over the past 49 years. I am pleased with all of our accomplishments and the individuals that will continue with IIA,” states Leland Bisbee, President/CEO of DI/ITL and CraneCare. “The combination with IIA will offer our customers expanded NDT capabilities while continuing our joint commitment to the highest level of technical safety and integrity testing our customers have come to expect.”

With over 100 employees including 80 inspectors and technicians covering customers in all 50 states, the acquisition of DI/ITL and CraneCare significantly bolsters IIA’s existing aerial and lifting equipment service business established through the recent acquisition of Domson Engineering in December 2017. This transaction continues IIA’s strategy of building a network of inspection and testing brands that hold a competitive advantage and offer a strong value proposition to a long list of customers in a wide variety of end markets. The addition of DI/ITL and CraneCare is an excellent complement to IIA’s inspection and non-destructive testing brands, which includes US NDI, Fox NDE, and NDT Labs, as well as its engineering and analytical brands, which includes Domson Engineering, TIMCO Engineering, QC Group and Infinium NDE.

About Industrial Inspection & Analysis. 

IIA is a high-growth inspection, testing, and analytical business committed to providing Story-Worthy Service and Solutions even through the most challenging situations to customers nationwide and beyond. To learn more about all of the IIA brands, visit industrial-ia.com.

Industrial Inspection & Analysis Acquires Timco Engineering

January 17, 2018 – NEWBERRY, FL – Industrial Inspection & Analysis, Inc. (IIA) USA – a leader in providing inspection, testing, and engineering services for the energy and manufacturing industries – has acquired Timco Engineering, Inc (Timco). With this acquisition, IIA adds all of Timco’s highly regarded product safety testing and certification services with strategic locations in the U.S. and China.

Timco Engineering services include testing and certification of consumer products and other devices emitting RF waves for compliance with the requirements of the Federal Communications Commission, Industry Canada, and the European Commission.

IIA will strategically align Timco Engineering with its existing brands, expanding its global platform and will continue operations under the Timco name.

“The combination of services and expertise held between IIA brands and Timco will enable us to reach areas of the market we were unable to reach individually,” comments John Cote, CEO of IIA. “This acquisition is a natural step for Timco, which will continue to deliver technical and service excellence to our customers, while further expanding our capabilities and capacity to better support their needs.”

Timco is IIA’s 8th acquisition since its inception in 2015 and its first completed for 2018. The resulting combination of all IIA brands and technologies will represent one of the industry’s most comprehensive portfolios available in the testing and inspection industry.

Industrial Inspection & Analysis Acquires Domson Engineering & Inspection Ltd.

January 2, 2018 – BRAMPTON, ONTARIO – Industrial Inspection & Analysis, Inc. (IIA) USA expands its service offerings with the recent acquisition of Domson Engineering and Inspection Ltd. Domson Engineering and Inspection is well-known as an industry leader when it comes to inspection, certification, and engineering services for the crane and lift industry. Domson also specializes in providing visual inspection, nondestructive testing and engineering support for construction, power generation, oil & gas, chemical, steel fabrication, and manufacturing industries.

The Domson acquisition extends the IIA brand for testing, inspection and certification services into Canada, providing additional technical and engineering support to its customers both in Canada and the U.S.

“The acquisition of Domson complements our inspection and testing service offerings and establishes geographical presence for IIA in Canada,” explains John Cote, CEO of IIA. “This acquisition further enhances our inspection and analytic capabilities with Domson’s well-established expertise within the mobile crane and lifting industry for inspection, certification & engineering services. A key part of the IIA vision is serving diversified industries and diversifying our geographic presence. We believe that diversifying our industry and geographic exposure results in a steadier business built for the long-term that is better able to handle economic cycles. Our focus will continue to be on the customer, employee training, and investing in our capabilities."

As Domson nears its 20th year in business, the acquisition by IIA provides a platform to expand both service capabilities and geographic range to their valued clients. As the global economy continues to expand, IIA’s network of inspection and testing brands affords them with a unique competitive advantage and value proposition. The addition of Domson Engineering and Inspection is a great complement to IIA’s inspection and non-destructive testing brands, which includes US NDI, Fox NDE, and NDT Labs, as well as its engineering and analytical brands, which includes QC Group and Infinium NDE.

Industrial Inspection & Analysis, Inc. Acquires Fox NDE, LLC and Eagle NDT, LLC

May 1, 2017 – ABILENE, TX – Industrial Inspection & Analysis, Inc. (“IIA”) acquired Fox NDE, LLC (“Fox”) and Eagle NDT, LLC (“Eagle”). Alongside US NDI, the addition of Fox and Eagle greatly increases IIA’s presence in the field radiography and field non-destructive testing (NDT) sector.

Fox NDE, based in Abilene, TX, is a non-destructive testing company primarily engaged in providing top quality radiography and NDT services. Fox NDE also has a satellite office in South Texas.

Eagle NDT, LLC is based in Abilene, TX, and has a strong presence in South Texas as well as a satellite office in Carlsbad, NM. Eagle prides itself on providing top quality radiography services as well as non-destructive and welder testing to oil, gas and wind energy companies.

The addition of Fox/Eagle is a great complement to IIA’s field services group, which includes US NDI. IIA will now have a strong presence throughout West Texas, South Texas, and Eastern New Mexico by offering the capability to service larger jobs with the significant increase in size.

In the immediate term Fox and Eagle are combining into “Fox NDE” and will be operating under the same umbrella. The south Texas offices have combined into a single site in Pleasanton, TX so that they can operate under the same roof. Please visit the new Pleasanton site should you be in the area. Over the coming weeks and months IIA is undertaking a longer review to determine the best way to organize and brand US NDI and Fox as a larger combined field business that is built to serve customers better. IIA will now have field offices in West Texas (Abilene, Odessa), South Texas (Pleasanton) and Eastern New Mexico (Carlsbad).

The acquisition of Fox/Eagle is a big step forward in IIA’s mission to build a national level industrial inspection company focused on customer service and technical leadership.

John Cote, CEO of IIA said, “We are very excited to welcome Fox and Eagle to IIA as the acquisitions will greatly increase our scale in the field NDT industry, especially within field radiography services. We are committed to combining the best practices from Fox/Eagle, and US NDI to provide a new level of service to our customers. Our focus will continue to be on the customer, employee training, and investing in our capabilities to serve customers better. We look forward to meeting with our customers and welcome any thoughts and impressions on our brands and differentiation as we evaluate the best way to serve our customers as a larger business. As always you can count on Industrial Inspection & Analysis to provide you story-worthy service through even the most challenging situations. We pride ourselves on providing confidence through trustworthy, timely industrial inspection.”

Industrial Inspection & Analysis, Inc. Acquires The QC Group, Inc.

November 23, 2015 – MINNETONKA, MN – The QC Group, Inc. has become a part of Industrial Inspection & Analysis, Inc. (IIA) and is now under the legal name QC Group, LLC. IIA is a high-growth industrial inspection business that is building national-level service across a wide variety of testing disciplines and industries. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, IIA has 7 offices nationwide.

As part of IIA, QC Group is in a preferred position to grow with its current and future customers, to add capacity, and now offers nondestructive testing services through IIA’s lab in Sunnyvale, CA. The Sunnyvale lab is certified by NADCAP, the Defense Logistics Agency, and is a certified FAA repair station. IIA also offers field nondestructive testing services through US NDI – an IIA subsidiary located in Abilene, TX – and nondestructive testing consulting services through Infinium NDE located in Delray Beach, FL.

“This transaction benefits all of QC Group and IIA customers,” remarked John Cote, Chief Executive Officer of IIA. “Our customers will gain access to a greater breadth of technology and service capability when it comes to dimensional inspection, reverse engineering and nondestructive testing services. QC Group and IIA look forward to continuing our established relationships and story-worthy service with our valuable customers.”

About QC Group, LLC

Established in 1986 as Quality Consultants & Inspection Services (QCIS), QC Group, LLC has grown to be one of the largest service providers in quality – working across a broad variety of industries to solve quality challenges, and help companies grow with capacity and capability. Now with four laboratories, three accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2005 and ITAR registered, and one accredited to NADCAP, QC Group, LLC remains as manufacturers’ go to experts in contract dimensional inspection, reverse engineering, 3D modeling, and non-destructive testing services. More at qcgroup.com.