Element exists to help make certain that the materials and products that we test, inspect, certify and calibrate for our customers are always safe, quality, compliant and fit for purpose.
What we ultimately deliver is Certainty to those sectors where failure in service is simply not an option. That is The Certainty of Element.

Over 6,700 employees in 188 laboratories.
With over 6,700 Engaged Experts in 188 facilities in the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia and Australia, we are the 'go to team' for all of your testing, inspection, certification and calibration needs.

Fastest Growing TIC Company
Element is one of the fastest growing companies in the global Testing, Inspection & Certification sector.

Testing heritage spanning over 190 years.
Originally formed out of the in-house laboratories of Stork, we trace our origins back to 1827, over 190 years ago.
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Our Origins
Although a relatively new name in the Global Testing Inspection & Certification (TIC) sector, Element has a long history and heritage that we are justifiably proud of.
Formed out of the in-house laboratories of Stork, Element can trace its origins back to 1827 – over 190 years ago.
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The world's most trusted testing partner
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Expertise, our most valuable asset
Our Engaged Experts work tirelessly to solve our clients' most complex technical challenges.
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Element Locations
Learn more about our laboratories - where they are located; the unique capabilities they have and how they can help you solve your technical and commercial challenges.
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News
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Latest news
Element takes significant step in digitalization journey with remote witnessing capabilities
01/21/21
Element expands into simulation and modelling markets with digital capability investment
01/20/21
Element expands its capabilities in powder characterization for additive manufacturing
01/18/21
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