We're proud to announce the opening of our new facility in Truro, Cornwall, marking another exciting milestone in the continued growth of CTS and our commitment to supporting construction and infrastructure projects across the UK.
Located on Newham Industrial Estate, our new facility strengthens our presence in the South West, bringing specialist construction testing services closer to the projects, clients and communities we support throughout Cornwall and the surrounding region.
The expansion comes in response to growing demand for local testing support and reflects our ongoing investment in delivering high-quality, responsive services where they are needed most.
Investing in Cornwall's Future
Cornwall is experiencing significant investment across housing, highways, renewable energy and wider infrastructure projects, creating increasing demand for reliable construction testing services.
Recognising both the opportunities and challenges within the region, we identified the need for a permanent local presence that could provide faster response times, reduce travel requirements and offer direct access to specialist expertise.
Historically, many projects in Cornwall have relied on testing providers travelling significant distances to reach site. By establishing a dedicated facility in Truro, we're helping to overcome these challenges while providing a more efficient and responsive service for clients operating throughout the South West.
More Than Just a New Location
For us, the opening of our Truro facility is about more than expanding our national network.
From day one, our focus has been on becoming part of the local community, creating local employment opportunities and building strong relationships with businesses, contractors and stakeholders across the region.
As demand for our services in Cornwall continued to grow, we recognised the importance of establishing a genuine local presence rather than simply servicing the area from afar. By investing directly in the region, we're creating opportunities for local people while ensuring projects have access to the expertise and support they need, when they need it.
Chris Simmons, Managing Director of CTS, said:
"Historically, companies carrying out this type of testing in Cornwall often had staff travelling in from much further afield rather than employing locally. We wanted to change that by investing in Cornwall itself, creating local jobs and reducing unnecessary travel into the county."
"The new facility allows us to better support our clients while becoming part of the local community and contributing to the region's continued growth."
Supporting Projects Across the South West
Our Truro facility supports a wide range of construction materials testing services, helping clients maintain quality, compliance and confidence throughout every stage of their projects.
By bringing testing capability closer to site, we're able to provide quicker response times, improved efficiency and enhanced support for projects across Cornwall and the wider South West.
The facility also plays an important role in reducing unnecessary travel and associated emissions, supporting our wider commitment to operating more sustainably while continuing to deliver the high standards our clients expect.
Looking Ahead
The opening of our Truro facility represents another important step in our nationwide growth strategy and reinforces our commitment to delivering local expertise backed by national capability.
As investment across Cornwall continues to grow, we're excited to support the projects, businesses and communities helping to shape the region's future. We're looking forward to building lasting relationships across the South West and continuing to bring our expertise closer to the people and projects that need it most.