Company Research Report: Aitken Laboratories
Company Overview
Name
Aitken Laboratories Ltd.
Mission
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Founding
- Founded: 1973
- Founder: John W. Aitken
Key People
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Headquarters
- Location: Castlehill, Bank Street, Slamannan, Falkirk, Stirlingshire, FK1 3EZ
Number of Employees
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Revenue
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Company Recognition
Aitken Laboratories is known for its independent site investigations and UKAS-accredited geotechnical testing services, particularly within the construction industry, including road, infrastructure, and building construction.
Products and Services
Product Offerings
Aitken Laboratories specializes in a comprehensive suite of site investigation and testing services, which include:
Site Investigation Services
- Cable Percussive Drilling: A method for drilling boreholes using percussion tools.
- Hydraulic Percussive Drilling: Similar to cable percussive but driven hydraulically.
- Window Sampling: A technique for taking soil samples for investigation.
- Dynamic Probing: Used to determine soil properties using probes.
- Concrete Coring: Extraction of cylindrical samples from concrete structures.
- Rotary Drilling: Method to bore into the earth using a rotary drill.
- Static Cone Penetration Tests: Evaluates the geotechnical properties of soils.
- Trial Pitting: Hand-dug pits for direct examination of soil structure.
In-Situ Testing Services
- In-Situ CBRs: California Bearing Ratio tests conducted on site.
- Sand Replacement Tests: Measures the in-situ density of soil.
- Plate Load/Bearing Tests: Assess soil and subgrade qualities.
- Percolation/Soakaway Tests: Measures water absorption in soil.
Reporting and Consultancy Services
- Desk Studies: Preliminary assessment studies for projects.
- Factual and Interpretive Geotechnical Reports: Provides data collection and analysis.
- Environmental Reports: Evaluations related to environmental impact.
Laboratory Testing Services
- UKAS Accredited Testing: Includes tests like Moisture Content, Atterberg Limits, and Particle Size Analysis among others.
Key Features
- Reputation: Over 50 years of service with a strong reputation in geotechnical, mineral, and environmental investigations.
- Accreditation: UKAS accredited laboratory since 1996, ensuring high standards in testing and analysis.
- Expert Team: Composed of chartered engineers, geologists, and technical staff bringing robust expertise.
Recent Developments
Acquisitions
- In 2024, Aitken Laboratories became part of the Built Environment division of Celnor Group, a UK-wide platform specializing in testing, inspection, certification, and compliance (TICC).
New Products
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New Features
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Partnerships
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Contact Information:
- Phone: 01324 851389
- Email: office@aitkenlabs.co.uk
- Address: Castlehill, Bank Street, Slamannan, Falkirk, Stirlingshire, FK1 3EZ
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