Exova is a global provider of laboratory testing, advising and assuring services to many of the world's most innovative companies. From aerospace to automotive, pharmaceuticals to polymers, and food to fire safety, Exova ensures that our customers' products and services meet the requirements for quality, safety and performance through our testing services.
History
Formerly the testing arm of Bodycote plc, Bodycote Testing Group was established in 1980 and grew successfully through organic and geographic expansion.
In 2008, Bodycote Testing Group was bought by Clayton, Dubilier and Rice, (CD&R), a global private equity firm whose strategy is to build on the excellent reputation in testing services and to expand the company’s sphere of influence.
Rebranded as Exova in 2009, the company continues to find success as a market leader through developing our people and expertise, select acquisitions, continuous investment in technology and facilities as well as the development of strategic partnerships.
Exova operates from 110 facilities in 24 countries and employs over 3,500 people across Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East and Asia/Asia Pacific.
We’re proud of our long, rich, history and we look to the future with a vision to be the number one supplier of choice in testing and advisory services.
Quality Standards
At Exova, we aim to be the very best by following exacting quality standards that enable us to deliver accurate, reliable results to our clients.
We operate in accordance with applicable National and International Standards. Where appropriate, our laboratories comply with ISO/IEC 17025, the International Standard against which the competence of testing and calibration laboratories is assessed.
Accreditation of our testing and calibration services is through the National Accreditation Bodies of the various countries in which we operate, such as the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS); the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA); the Swedish Board for Accreditation and Conformity Assessment (SWEDAC); and the Irish National Accreditation Board (INAB).
These Bodies are signatories to bilateral and multilateral recognition agreements ensuring international acceptance of the results generated by our laboratories, important in today’s global marketplace.
Our core certification and inspection activities are also accredited to EN 45011(ISO/IEC Guide 65) and ISO/IEC 17020 respectively, enabling Exova to provide a full range of complementary services to an international market.
Regulatory approval of our pharmaceutical laboratories is through the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA); the UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA); Health Canada and the Irish Medicines Board (IMB).
Exova also receives approvals from Nadcap and Aerospace Primes and other agencies and clients. At Exova we recognize the importance of third party accreditation which provides our clients with confidence and trust – the foundations for sound business partnerships
Vision, Mission and Values
Vision
To be recognized as the number one supplier of choice of Testing and Advisory Services.
Mission
We aspire to be the best. We believe that being at the forefront of our industry requires exceptional people, expertise and excellent processes, which we continuously seek to improve. We balance the demands of our stakeholders creating a sustainable, high growth organisation, whilst providing additional value to our people, customers, shareholders and those communities within which we work.
Values
These values define our people and culture. They are the foundations of our business and guide our thoughts and actions:
Integrity is at the heart of everything we do. It is ingrained in our culture and is paramount in our dealings with all our stakeholders. We comply with the letter of the agreement and the spirit with which it was conceived.
Innovation supports the continuous improvement culture embedded in our business. Our People are encouraged and expected to innovate.
Teamwork is our number one differentiator. We share ideas seamlessly, with teamwork providing the foundation for global delivery. Our peoples’ combined knowledge and experience power our vision and their passion constantly raises the bar on what we can achieve.
Performance The importance of execution is recognised. We are action orientated, accountable and deliver our promises.
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