CTS Strengthens Its Presence in Scotland with New Aberdeen Laboratory
CTS is continuing its nationwide expansion with the opening of a new laboratory in Aberdeen, bringing specialist materials testing services closer to one of the UK's most important industrial regions.
Often recognised as the UK's energy capital, Aberdeen has long been synonymous with offshore oil and gas. Today, however, the region is entering an exciting new chapter. Alongside its established energy sector, Aberdeen is playing a leading role in the UK's transition towards offshore wind, hydrogen, carbon capture and decommissioning projects, creating growing demand for specialist testing and inspection services.
By establishing a permanent presence in the city, CTS is ideally positioned to support this evolving market while providing clients across Scotland with faster access to accredited materials testing expertise.
Supporting the Future of Energy
The North East of Scotland continues to attract significant investment across both traditional energy infrastructure and emerging low-carbon technologies.
As these projects increase in scale and complexity, so too does the need for reliable, responsive testing services that help maintain quality, compliance and confidence throughout construction.
Opening a laboratory in Aberdeen allows CTS to work even more closely with contractors, developers and infrastructure providers operating across the region, delivering local support backed by the experience and technical capability of a nationwide business.
A Long-Term Vision Becomes Reality
For CTS, the launch of the Aberdeen laboratory represents more than simply expanding the company's UK footprint.
The opportunity to establish a permanent presence in Aberdeen has been a long-term ambition, recognising both the strategic importance of the region and the increasing demand from clients working within the energy sector.
The facility has already successfully completed its UKAS assessment and is in the final stages of becoming fully accredited, ensuring the laboratory is ready to deliver the high standards of quality and technical excellence clients expect from CTS from day one.
Investing in Scotland
The Aberdeen laboratory strengthens CTS' ability to support projects throughout Scotland while creating a local base for technicians and reducing the need for extensive travel.
Having specialist expertise based within the region enables the team to respond more quickly to project requirements, improve operational efficiency and provide clients with the responsive service that major infrastructure and energy projects demand.
The investment also reflects CTS' wider commitment to supporting local economies, developing regional capability and delivering sustainable growth across the UK.
A Word from James Bennett
“Opening our new Aberdeen laboratory is a significant milestone for CTS and underlines our long-term commitment to the Scottish market. With major infrastructure and construction projects continuing to grow across the region, we’re proud to bring our specialist materials testing expertise directly to Aberdeen. This investment will deliver faster response times, stronger local support, and the high standards of UKAS-accredited testing that clients across Scotland expect from us. We’re excited to work even more closely with contractors and developers as they deliver vital construction and infrastructure projects in the years ahead”
Looking Ahead
The opening of our Aberdeen laboratory represents another important milestone in CTS' continued growth, further strengthening our nationwide network of laboratories and specialist testing facilities.
As Scotland continues to invest in energy, infrastructure and construction, we're excited to support the projects helping shape the country's future. By combining local knowledge with national expertise, CTS is committed to delivering responsive, accredited testing services wherever our clients need us.