Our history & culture
Nortest, established in 1992, is recognized as a boutique inspection, testing and certification body with a global reach, serving its clients through its network of over three continents. Nortest is dynamically structured, so as to avoid cumbersome bureaucratic procedures other global organizations face, serving its clients in the best possible way.
The company originates from the UK, however, the headquarters are based in Cyprus where it coordinates its operations through its offices in Manchester (United Kingdom), Mumbai (India), Accra (Ghana) and Cairo (Egypt). Furthermore, it operates a new state-of-the-art laboratory (covering 800m2) at the Vasilikos area located next to the Cyprus Energy Centre where it supports the operations of the oil and gas sector. In addition, we collaborate with universities developing new inspection products and techniques, bringing the best practices to our clients.
Commitment to excellence
Nortest is a Notified Body (CE 2338) and an accredited testing and calibration laboratory as per ISO/IEC 17025 (ESYD No. 645) offering high quality services. Moreover Nortest is an accredited Inspection Body (Third Party) as per ISO/IEC 17020 (CYS-CYSAB). Since 2019 Nortest is accredited on ISO/IEC 17021. The company’s key asset is its unparalleled expertise, developed and enhanced over the years in industries such as power generation and energy, oil and gas, civil engineering and marine.
Our greatest asset is our people, who with their determination and dedication serve our clients interests, so that they can best achieve their goals.
We are committed to excellence and we constantly invest in knowledge, research and new technologies aiming to offer the best to our clients. Our high calibre engineers are enlisted as professional engineers and receive continuous training on new European and International standards.
Nortest Accreditations
- Notified body CE 2338
- ISO/IEC 17025 Testing and Calibration Laboratory
- ISO/IEC 17020 Inspection Body (Pressure Equipment, Transportable Pressure Equipment, Oil Storage Tanks, Lifts, Cranes etc)
- ISO/IEC 17025 Petrochemical Laboratory
- ISO/IEC 17025 Engineering and Testing Services
- ISO/IEC 17065 Product Certification Body
- ISO/IEC 17021 Systems Certification
Nortest Approvals
- ADR Testing Centre for Initial and Periodic inspection of vehicles, tanks etc
- Drill Pipe Inspection Center
- IACS Approved Inspection Service Company
Nortest Health and Safety Certification
- ISO 45001:2018
