Operating 194 plants in 27 countries; an unrivalled strategically located network, experienced in supporting large multi-national customers and their supply chains, as well as local niche specialists and providing a vital link in the manufacturing process for the automotive, aerospace, construction, power generation, electronics, consumer products and general engineering industries.

Heat Treatments and Metal Joining

Vacuum, sealed quench and induction heat treatment, carburising, carbonitriding, gas and plasma nitriding, nickel, copper, silver and gold brazing, hardening, tempering, Kolsterising®, low pressure carburising and electron beam welding. Expanding in Eastern Europe, Asia and other developing economies and developing low pressure carburising technology in Europe and the USA.

Hot Isostatic Pressing

Applying the unique product enhancement and novel material production benefits of this advanced technology to an increasing number of customers in precision foundry, power generation, aerospace, automotive, medical, precision tooling, and electronic engineering industries. Managing the western world’s largest HIP capacity at 11 locations across 6 countries. Developing the Densal® process and other new materials and manufacturing techniques by collaborative projects with market-leading OEMs.

Surface Engineering

Improving the performance, durability and appearance of components and tools by the application of functional and decorative coatings utilising sherardizing, mechanical cladding, plasma spray, organic, anodizing, HVOF and specialist ceramic coatings processes.

Offering a fully accredited group of 115 testing laboratories in 24 countries for producers and other users, serving international customers and providing a beneficial outsource option for advanced businesses. Measuring, inspecting and certifying the quality and reliability of materials and products for many clients in the fields of civil engineering, food and household goods, pharmaceutical, energy and transportation. Bodycote Testing also provides services to protect the environment and workplace. Consultancy, expert witness and advisory services are also provided.

Materials Testing, Engineering & Technology and Measurement Technologies (MEM)

Testing ferrous and non-ferrous alloys, building products, composites and plastics, oils (wear and high voltage) applying mechanical, metallurgical, physical, radiographic and chemical methods. Also providing advanced airframe and engine testing for component integration as well as oilfield, erosion testing, automotive engine development and production testing; and offering complete services within metrology and measurement of instrumentation for the electronic, telecom, medical, electrical and mechanical engineering industries. Bodycote MEM delivers advanced solutions in a cost effective outsource environment enabling customers to reduce costs and focus upon their core business.

Health Sciences and Environmental (HSE)

Testing, evaluation, research and development for food, pharmaceutical and consumer products. Also the sampling and testing for hazardous materials including asbestos, eco-toxicity, stack emission sampling and testing of soils and water. Bodycote HSE brings scientific measurement to facilitate environmental studies and management, and supports a multi-national client base in a highly regulated laboratory environment.