Thurston Group becomes second company in the UK to receive prestigious Bureau Veritas test facility approval 

We are delighted to share that Thurston has been certified as a Bureau Veritas approved test facility. 

The accreditation from Bureau Veritas, a world leading company in testing, inspection, and certification, will allow Thurston to perform the prototype testing of offshore units at our Catfoss site, under the supervision of a Bureau Veritas inspector. Only one other company in the UK has the same approval.  

To become a Bureau Veritas approved facility, our Catfoss site underwent a rigorous audit which reviewed production facilities, welder’s qualifications, as well as weld inspection qualifications, non-destructive testing (NDT) qualifications, and quality procedures.  

The audit and approval affirms that we build and test within the strict regulations, strengthening our position as leaders in prioritising rigorous testing, and setting industry standards for health and safety.  

Speaking about the approval, Matt Goff, our managing director, said, “I’m delighted that our Catfoss site is now a Bureau Veritas approved test facility. As only the second company in the UK to receive approval for testing offshore containers, we look forward to this expanding our reach even further.  

“Our staff hold themselves and our sites to the highest standards, continuously ensuring that all processes and practices are firmly in place and being followed. The Bureau Veritas approval is a great representation of those standards, reinforcing our desire to prioritise compliance with regulations, and lead on quality within the off-site manufacturing industry,” he continued. 

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