What Newco does

Newco Inc is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Florence, South Carolina, operating continuously since 1974. The company designs, assembles, and installs nondestructive testing (NDT) equipment, and concurrently functions as an authorized distributor and value-added reseller for major NDT instrumentation brands. Its commercial portfolio spans five primary NDT methodologies — radiography (X-ray systems, digital radiography scanners, custom 160kV–225kV cabinets, dosimeters, rate alarms), liquid penetrant testing (fluorescent and visible penetrants, emulsifiers, developers, UV lamps), magnetic particle inspection (mag benches, mobile power packs, portable units), ultrasonic testing (flaw detectors, thickness gauges, transducers, probes), and eddy current testing (testers, probes, accessories).

The business model is predominantly distribution-led with an integration overlay. Newco carries multi-vendor product lines from manufacturers including Magnaflux, Sherwin, REL, Spectro-UV, Comet, Waygate Technologies, UniWest, and Krautkramer, layered with proprietary custom X-ray cabinet builds and an in-house ISO 17025 accredited calibration laboratory (accredited by PJLA). Recurring revenue is augmented by equipment repair, preventative maintenance contracts, and calibration services. End markets include aerospace, automotive, general manufacturing, industrial quality control, and the U.S. military, where the SDVOSB designation supports federal procurement access. Headcount is reported in the 11–50 employee range, consistent with a small specialty industrial distributor rather than a scaled national platform. Geographic footprint is concentrated in the United States with a field agent/representative network referenced on the corporate site.

Name

Newco

Legal name

Newco, Inc.

Website

https://newcoinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Newco Inc is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business that distributes, assembles, and services nondestructive testing (NDT) equipment across radiography, ultrasonic, eddy current, liquid penetrant, and magnetic particle methods, serving aerospace, manufacturing, and military customers in the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Equipment & Supplies

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210), Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro primary industry

NDT/NDE Inspection Equipment (Ultrasonic, eddy current, radiography, thermography) (IMAGAFAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) & Advanced Inspection (Phased Array, TOFD, Guided Wave) (EUAEAKAF), Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) & Inspection Services (IMAIACAI)

Keywords

• Nondestructive testing equipment
• Industrial radiography supplies
• Liquid penetrant testing
• Magnetic particle inspection
• Ultrasonic flaw detection

Headquarters

HQ city

Florence

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Core offering

Newco Inc is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that distributes and supports non-destructive testing (NDT) equipment and supplies across five primary methodologies: radiography, liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, ultrasonic, and eddy current testing. The company serves as an authorized distributor for major NDT manufacturers (Magnaflux, Sherwin, REL, Spectro-UV, Comet, Waygate Technologies, UniWest, Krautkramer) and provides complementary ISO 17025 accredited calibration, equipment repair, and preventative maintenance services.

Product overview

Newco Inc is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and distributor of non-destructive testing (NDT) equipment and supplies. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of products across five primary NDT methodologies: radiography (X-ray systems, cabinets, scanners, dosimeters, radiation safety equipment), liquid penetrant testing (fluorescent and visible penetrants, emulsifiers, cleaners, developers, UV lamps), magnetic particle inspection (mag benches, mobile power packs, portable units, magnetic particles), ultrasonic testing (flaw detectors, thickness gauges, transducers, wedges), and eddy current testing (testers, probes, cables). The company operates as an authorized distributor for major manufacturers including Magnaflux, Sherwin, REL, Spectro-UV, Comet, Waygate Technologies, UniWest, Krautkramer, and others. Services include ISO 17025 accredited calibration, equipment repair, and preventative maintenance programs. Products serve aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, and industrial quality control sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Industrial Radiography Equipment Comprehensive line of industrial X-ray and computed radiography equipment for non-destructive testing in manufacturing and quality control, including Comet X-Ray Systems, CRxFLEX and CRxVision computed radiography scanners, and custom-configured X-ray cabinets ranging from 160kV to 225kV. Designed for industrial inspection applications across standard radiography, digital radiography, X-ray film, tubes and generators, and custom systems categories.
• Radiation Safety Monitoring Equipment Radiation detection and safety monitoring instruments including the ND-2000 Survey Meter for radiation level measurement and RA-500 Rate Alarm for real-time safety alerting during radiographic testing procedures. Used by NDT inspectors and safety officers in industrial environments.
• Liquid Penetrant Testing Consumables Magnaflux-branded liquid penetrant testing consumables including fluorescent penetrants (ZL-27A Level 3 post-emulsifiable for aerospace and safety-critical inspections, ZL-15B, ZL-37, ZL-4C, ZL-60D), lipophilic and hydrophilic emulsifiers (ZE-4E Method B, ZR-10E Method D), visible dye penetrants (SKL-SP2 solvent-removable, SKL-WP2 water-washable), cleaners (SKC-S), and dry developers (SKD-S2). Covers a range of sensitivity levels and inspection methods.
• Magnetic Particle Inspection Equipment Magnaflux magnetic particle inspection equipment line including multi-directional wet benches (MD-Series Mag Bench with AC, HWDC, and FWDC magnetization), mobile power pack portable current generators (M-Series for large immovable parts), stationary and mobile benches (A/AD/D-Series), and portable units (P-Series and Parker DA-1500) for field and remote inspection applications.
• Ultrasonic Testing Equipment Portable ultrasonic flaw detection and thickness measurement equipment including the Krautkramer USM 36 portable flaw detector and DSM GO+ advanced ultrasonic thickness gauge and flaw detector. Full range of contact transducers, delay line probes, immersion transducers, angle beam wedges, and dual element probes for varied material inspection applications.
• Eddy Current Testing Equipment UniWest Eddyview/EVi Series eddy current testing equipment comprising testers, probes, cables, and accessories including Premium Plus, Prime, Pro Plus, and advanced EVi kits for surface and sub-surface defect detection in conductive materials.
• UV-A Inspection Lamps Portable and stationary UV-A LED inspection lamps for fluorescent penetrant and magnetic particle inspection, including the Magnaflux EV6000 Hand-Held UV Lamp (uniform 9-inch beam width), REL Profusion XW UV-4700 (IP68-rated 100W fan-cooled), REL Nomad-Ascent UV-5400 (IP67, 1.5+ hour battery), and REL C4 series (Nomad-GO, Magnum-GO, Nomad, Magnum) combining UV-A and white light emitters with rechargeable and sealed-housing configurations.
• NDT Calibration Services ISO 17025 accredited calibration laboratory services providing precision calibration for ultrasonic instruments, X-ray systems, and magnetic particle equipment. Accredited by PJLA (Performance Testing Laboratory Accreditation), delivering traceable calibration required for aerospace, defense, and industrial NDT programs.
• Equipment Repair and Preventative Maintenance Scheduled preventative maintenance and repair services for NDT equipment to ensure optimal performance and extend operational lifespan, covering ultrasonic, X-ray, magnetic particle, and other NDT instrumentation.

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Sonatest: Sonatest manufactures portable ultrasonic flaw detectors and transducers — directly comparable to the Krautkramer USM 36 and ultrasonic transducer lines Newco distributes. Overlaps in product offering and target end-customers.
• Spectro-UV: Spectro-UV manufactures UV-A inspection lamps used in fluorescent penetrant and magnetic particle testing — a category Newco distributes. Comparable product overlap in the NDT consumables and accessories segment.
• MFE Enterprises: MFE is a long-standing NDT equipment distributor carrying many of the same brands (Magnaflux, Sherwin, etc.) plus calibration services. Closely comparable specialty distributor business model to Newco's.
• UniWest: UniWest manufactures eddy current testing instruments, probes, and accessories — a brand Newco distributes (Eddyview/EVi Series). Comparable in eddy current product category with overlapping customer base in aerospace MRO and manufacturing QA.
• NDT Supply (NDT Mart): NDT Supply is an online NDT equipment and consumables distributor carrying Magnaflux, Sherwin, and similar brands. Closely comparable digital-first distribution model competing for the same small-to-mid customer base.
• Industrial Inspection & Analysis (IIA): IIA is a multi-modality NDT services and equipment provider serving aerospace, energy, and manufacturing. Comparable to Newco in offering both equipment distribution and accredited inspection/calibration services across multiple NDT methods.

Broad incumbents

• Magnaflux: Magnaflux is a leading manufacturer of liquid penetrant and magnetic particle equipment and consumables — a key OEM whose products Newco distributes. Comparable product portfolio, but Magnaflux is the upstream manufacturer vs. Newco's downstream distributor position.
• Olympus Industrial (Evident): Olympus/Evident is a global leader in industrial NDT — ultrasonic flaw detectors, thickness gauges, eddy current, borescopes — overlapping directly with Newco's ultrasonic and eddy current lines. Broad incumbent defining competitive benchmarks.
• Eddyfi (Zetec): Eddyfi/Zetec is a leading manufacturer of advanced eddy current and ultrasonic NDT instruments. Overlaps with Newco's eddy current and ultrasonic product lines and competes for the same end-customers in aerospace, energy, and power generation.
• Waygate Technologies (Baker Hughes): Waygate is a global incumbent NDT equipment manufacturer (ultrasonic, radiography, eddy current) and one of the brands Newco distributes. Comparable product overlap and a benchmark for the equipment category Newco sells and integrates.

Market position

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Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

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Investors

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