Geo-Environmental Services
Subadra saw a 16% increase in turnover in the year ending 01/12. The increase can largely be attributed to the positive effects of the diversification process we started the previous year. On the downside, margins remain extremely tight, reflecting the seriousness of the recession in the construction industry.
We would, as ever, like to thank all our clients for their continued support over the last year. We look forward to working with you in 2012.
Recent changes have seen the introduction of ethanol as a fuel additive. However ethanol (and bio-ethanol) are able to absorb water and this can give rise to corrosion issues at fuel storage sites such as filling stations, fuel depots etc. Our UKAS and MCerts accreditted laboratory is now able to test samples of fuel (petrol, diesel, jetA1 etc) for dissolved water content using the Karl Fischer titration method. The test is accurate down to 1 part water per million parts fuel with results available within 2 working days of us receiving the sample. Please contact Duncan Eastland – 01296 739431 – for further information or to arrange for sample testing.
Our lab has completed its annual UKAS audit, passing with flying colours. This year UKAS decided to spring a surprise visit, arriving unannounced a month earlier than expected. Despite this they found that everything to be in good order and have confirmed that our accreditation has been extended for another year.
We’re very pleased to announce that Kate Clark has now joined us as our Laboratory Manager. Kate has previously been working in British Columbia for a similar company to us. She has extensive experience of all the analytical techniques we currently employ plus a few more.