About Element
Element: a trusted brand with proven expertise
Element Materials Technology (Element) is a leading lab-based testing partner to companies operating in the world’s most highly-regulated industries. We provide certainty where failure in service is simply not an option, making us a key player in the testing, inspection and certification industry.
Our customers depend on Element’s 8,500 scientists, engineers, and technologists for expert technical guidance to empower their go-to-market strategies. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production and maintenance, we support every step from our global network of over 270 laboratories.
We deliver testing certainty, making sure that your products, materials, processes, and services are safe, compliant, and fit for purpose.
Unlocking global market access requirements
Some of the many regulatory and industry certification requirements we help you meet.
Learn more about Element below
Click the links below to learn about our innovative history and the people, values, initiatives and quality standards that define our evolving present.
History
Learn about Element's long and proud history from 1827 to the present day.
Purpose and Values
Find out about the purpose and values everyone at Element strives to live by consistently, each and every day, across all of the end-markets we serve.
Acquisitions
Find out how Element has and continues to expand and extend its global capabilities through its strategic acquisitions.
Element Board
Find out who oversees and manages Element’s strategy, direction, and activities.
Operating Board
Find out who reviews the overall performance of the Element Group and determines group-wide priorities.
Experts
Meet Element's world-leading industry specialists, here to partner with you and make your goals a reality.
Corporate Responsibility
Find out about our approach to corporate responsibility, how we meet all our stakeholder expectations, and continue to conduct business responsibly and ethically.
ESG
Find out about the structures and processes Element has put in place to ensure that we always operate and conduct our business responsibly and ethically.
Accreditations
Explore our unmatched range of national and international accreditations and client approvals.
News
Read the very latest news on technology, services, investments, acquisitions, and contract wins from across the Element Group of companies.
Careers
Join us for a rewarding career. We always seek the top talent in the testing, inspection and certification industry.
What Element does
Testing
Inspection
Certification
How we deliver value to you
Technical partnership and collaborative approach
Our specialists become genuine technical partners in your success. You connect directly with experts who understand your specific industry challenges. Whether you need routine testing or custom protocols, we advise your R&D and identify potential issues early, streamline your testing process, and create clear and efficient paths to market for your products. Together, we transform your testing process from a regulatory hurdle into a strategic advantage.
Reliable delivery, no matter your project size or location
No matter where your operations are located, you can count on Element to deliver: on time, with meticulous attention to detail, and at the pace your business demands. Our laboratories are strategically positioned near major industry hubs worldwide, providing both convenient access and flexible capacity. With deep expertise in regulatory requirements around the world, our network helps you confidently enter new markets. When needed, our mobile testing capabilities bring our expertise directly to your facilities.
End-to-end lifecycle support
We engage at every critical stage of your product journey—from concept through regulatory approval and ongoing compliance monitoring. This comprehensive approach means you need only one trusted partner throughout your product's lifecycle, simplifying your supply chain and ensuring consistent quality standards at every step.
Our commitment to excellence
Your innovations require world-class verification. That’s why we maintain advanced expertise in emerging technologies, advanced materials and sustainability solutions. Our extensive accreditations, including ISO/IEC 17025, ISO/IEC 17020, ISO/IEC 17065, ISO 9001, AS 9100, and Nadcap, reinforce our commitment to quality across our entire network.
With over 50,000 customers, we have earned the trust of highly-regulated industries including aerospace, defense, space, energy, mobility, connected technology, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, environmental, and construction. Whether you're designing your next breakthrough or making sure your current product portfolio remain compliant with changing regulations, we ensure your product meets all requirements—where it matters most.
Safety isn't just our purpose—it's our commitment. To our people, our customers, and every life touched by the products we help bring to market.