Sonaspection, established in 1980, evolved into a key service company focusing on the manufacturing of flawed specimens for training. In 2013, it was acquired by IMECHE and has since expanded its facilities and operations, including significant orders from China and South Korea. The company continues to innovate with plans for future training facilities and increased manufacturing capabilities.

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SONASPECTION
A BRIEF HISTORY
Steve Berriman, General Manager, Sonaspection
Neil Kelly, Group Operations Manager, Sonaspection
Mark Dowell, Managing Director, ARL and Sonaspection

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SONASPECTION – A BRIEF HISTORY

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• Established in 1980 as a service company.
• 1984 recognised the need for flawed specimens for
training and qualification.
• Develop flaw manufacturing techniques for consistent
flaw sizing.
• No, we wont tell you how we make them.
SONASPECTION – A BRIEF HISTORY

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In 2002 Sonaspection opens US office and workshop.
SONASPECTION – A BRIEF HISTORY

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• June 2013 Sonaspection acquired by IMechE.
• Relocates to new offices and manufacturing facility.
SONASPECTION – A BRIEF HISTORY

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• 2015 Sonaspection expands US office to 10,500 sq ft.
• Training facility scheduled to open in 2016.
SONASPECTION – A BRIEF HISTORY

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• 2013 Sonaspection UK receives orders from China to
build PSI & ISI test blocks for.
• Taishan.
• Sanmen.
• Haiyang.
• The test blocks included AP1000 type.
• Outlet & Inlet Nozzles.
• RPV Shell Welds
• NIR
• DMW Welds
SONASPECTION – A BRIEF HISTORY

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• 2014 Sonaspection US receives largest orders from
Wes-dyne & Korea Hydro Nuclear Power Co.
(KHNP).
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Outlet Nozzle
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AP1000 DMW
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Multi-purpose inspection Rig for MINT Malaysia.
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SONASPECTION – A BRIEF HISTORY
CRDM Housing Test Block

13. THANK YOU
For more information please contact:
Mark Dowell
m_dowell@imeche.org
Steve Berriman
s_berriman@imeche.org
Neil Kelly
n_kelly@imeche.org
imeche.org
sonaspection.com