However, the need for NDT services over the next five years is expected to vary by industry. Increased military spending, together with the fall-out from September 11, are expected to provide good growth in this sector. Commercial aerospace is suffering from the decline in travel initiated by September 11. Oil and gas inspection markets are growing due to the increased need for domestic energy sources. Several major new pipelines are being planned. The deregulation of the utility industry in the U.S. is forcing efficiencies on the industry.

The NDT service industry has undergone considerable - a process which is expected to continue.

Providers of NDT Services include 1) Independent Commercial Testing Labs., 2) Captive NDT Service Groups (usually operating within large multinational companies), 3) Engineering Companies Providing NDT Services. In addition, services are provided by many manufacturers and distributors of equipment.

NDT test methods include x-ray and gamma ray radiography, radioscopy (filmless radiography), computed tomography, computed radiography, ultrasonic testing, eddy current testing (and other electromagnetic methods), acoustic emission, magnetic particle testing, liquid penetrant testing, visual testing and infrared thermography.

Maxtech International's analysis of Nondestructive Testing Services Markets is available in a 150 page report that provides market sizes and segmentation both by industry and type of NDT method. Market shares for the 26 largest service companies in the U.S. and the top 4 Canadian companies are given. The report also includes a survey of over 3000 users of NDT services and their spending projections.

Additional information is available on Maxtech International's web site: www.maxtech-intl.com

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Contact: Dr. Gabor F. Fulop
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