ÐÞ³µÂÛ̳ (ÐÞ³µÂÛ̳), a global leader in laboratory-based testing services, has announced the expansion of its Swedish laboratory specializing in plastic pipes testing. This investment is part of ÐÞ³µÂÛ̳’s strategy to meet the growing demand for specialized pipes testing across multiple sectors, including water and gas distribution, underfloor heating, district heating, and various industrial applications. The expanded facility will open in 2026.
"We are seeing a significant increase in demand for specialist pipe testing services across a wide range of industries and this is a specialist service in which ÐÞ³µÂÛ̳ excels. Our expanded facility will optimize our current offering and enable us to provide exceptional customer service”, says Björn Kullman, Division Director at ÐÞ³µÂÛ̳.
Kullman added: "Furthermore, the new 3,000-square-meters facility will incorporate green energy management solutions in line with ÐÞ³µÂÛ̳’s commitment to sustainability. We are all very excited by the investment and the opportunities ahead!”
ÐÞ³µÂÛ̳ is collaborating with Galjaden AB, a real estate development firm specializing in sustainable industrial facilities, for the project. This partnership will focus on ensuring that the facility combines energy efficiency with a best-in-class testing environment tailored to the specialized needs of plastic pipe analysis and certification.
About ÐÞ³µÂÛ̳ Group
ÐÞ³µÂÛ̳ is one of the world’s leading providers of laboratory-based testing services. We support 50,000+ customers operating in some of the world’s most technical and highly regulated industries where failure in use of their products, materials and technologies is not an option. Headquartered in London, UK, ÐÞ³µÂÛ̳’s 8,000+ scientists, engineers, and technologists, work across a global network of over 270 laboratories, and support customers from early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals, and into production ensuring their products are safe and sustainable and achieve market access.
ÐÞ³µÂÛ̳’s plastic pipes laboratory in Nyköping, Sweden, has supported the global plastic pipe industry for over 50 years, serving clients across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. The laboratory has been instrumental in advancing pressure testing and evaluation techniques and remains actively involved in developing international testing standards for plastic pipes. For more information about ÐÞ³µÂÛ̳, please visit our website, connect with us on , , and
About Galjaden AB
Galjaden develops and manages properties in the industrial, warehouse, retail, and light logistics sectors. The company offers customized solutions and, in close collaboration with its tenants, creates tailored facilities. Galjaden provides a comprehensive, end-to-end solution – from planning and construction to a fully completed, customer-adapted property.
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Jimmy Karlsson, Operational Manager, ÐÞ³µÂÛ̳ Sweden
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Email: jimmy.karlsson@element.com