Quality NDE
Quality NDE is a Canadian distributor, manufacturer, and service provider of non-destructive testing equipment, founded in 1975 and serving industrial, aerospace, and oil and gas customers across Canada with proprietary QNDE-branded liquid penetrant lines and a multi-brand equipment portfolio.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1975
- HeadquartersMercier, Canada
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Quality NDE does
Quality NDE is a Canadian distributor, manufacturer, and service provider of non-destructive testing (NDT) equipment, founded in 1975 and headquartered in Mercier, Quebec. The company operates through three physical offices across Quebec, Ontario, and Alberta, and self-identifies as the largest supplier of NDT equipment in Eastern Canada. Its product portfolio spans liquid penetrant inspection, magnetic particle inspection, radiography, ultrasound, eddy current, hardness testing, visual inspection, paint testing, XRF analysis, and acoustic emissions, drawing from distribution agreements with 20+ international manufacturers including Magnaflux, Comet, Teledyne ICM, Evident Olympus, Carestream, Defelsko, and QSA Global. Quality NDE also manufactures its own proprietary QNDE-branded modular stainless-steel liquid penetrant inspection lines in 6-, 8-, 9-, and 12-station configurations with customizable controls, dryers, dust collectors, UV lamp kits, and enclosure hoods.
The company's revenue model is multi-stream. It generates one-time equipment sales from third-party brands and proprietary QNDE products, recurring service revenue from preventive maintenance, calibration (standard turnaround under three business days; one-hour RUSH option), and repairs performed by factory-trained technicians certified by Magnaflux and QSA Global. It also earns rental income on capital equipment such as Comet X-ray systems, and originates lease/purchase financing starting at $5,000 with interest rates as low as 6% and 100% tax-deductible payments. Pricing is primarily quote-based for equipment, with package pricing tied to recurring service contracts. The company targets industrial manufacturing, aerospace and defense, and oil and gas customers across Canada, with go-to-market executed through direct field sales, inside sales via toll-free phone lines, email, an e-commerce site at qnde.ca (available in English and French), and selective trade-show presence including the PANNDT show. Quality NDE is privately held, ISO 9001:2015 certified (valid 2023-10-05 through 2026-10-04), and operates without any disclosed institutional investment, parent entity, or M&A activity in the available record.
Quality NDE firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Quality NDE
- Legal name
- Quality NDE
- Website
- https://qnde.ca
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1975
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Quality NDE is a Canadian distributor, manufacturer, and service provider of non-destructive testing equipment, founded in 1975 and serving industrial, aerospace, and oil and gas customers across Canada with proprietary QNDE-branded liquid penetrant lines and a multi-brand equipment portfolio.
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Quality NDE industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Non-destructive Testing Equipment
- NAICS
- Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345)
- SIC
- X-Ray Apparatus & Tubes & Related Irradiation Apparatus (3844), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825)
- akta.pro primary industry
- NDT/NDE Inspection Equipment (Ultrasonic, eddy current, radiography, thermography) (IMAGAFAI)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) & Inspection Services (IMAIACAI), Industrial Radiography & NDT Services (Gamma radiography, source handling, field inspection) (EUAKAIAF), NDT/Inspection & Testing Services (Aviation) (IMABALAJ), Corrosion Inspection & Coating/CP Surveys (CUI, CP, DCVG/ACVG) (EUAEAHAF)
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Where Quality NDE is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Mercier
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Offices3 records
Markets served
Quality NDE business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Equipment Sales: Distribution and sale of non-destructive testing equipment and accessories from multiple international manufacturers including Magnaflux, Comet, Teledyne ICM, Evident Olympus, and proprietary QNDE branded products. Equipment categories include liquid penetrant lines, magnetic particle equipment, radiography systems, ultrasound devices, eddy current instruments, hardness testers, and visual inspection tools.
- QNDE Proprietary Products Manufacturing: Quality NDE manufactures custom liquid penetrant inspection lines under the QNDE brand, including modular water-washable and post-emulsifiable systems in various configurations (6, 8, 9, and 12 stations). These custom-built systems are made of stainless steel and can be designed to fit specific customer requirements.
- Service, Maintenance and Calibration: Preventive maintenance, calibration, and repair services for NDT equipment. Calibration performed in laboratory is completed in under 3 business days (standard service) with RUSH service available (1 hour wait time for most equipment). Services cover X-ray systems, magnetic particle equipment, ultrasonic flaw detectors, eddy current equipment, radiography portals, and film processors.
- Lease Financing: Quality NDE offers lease/purchase financing options for NDT equipment starting from $5,000. Lease financing has lower interest rates (as low as 6%) compared to traditional loans, is 100% tax deductible, and can be completed in a few days. End-of-lease options include purchasing for $1.00, fair market value purchase, continuing month-to-month rental, or returning equipment.
- Equipment Rental: Rental services for NDT equipment including COMET X-ray systems. The rental program offers flexible access to equipment for customers who prefer not to purchase or need equipment for specific projects.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Transaction based/ take rate | Multi-year contract | Lease financing starting from $5,000 |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
Quality NDE product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Quality NDE distributes, manufactures, repairs, calibrates, and designs non-destructive testing (NDT) equipment for industrial inspection. Its product range covers liquid penetrant lines, magnetic particle systems, radiography/X-ray equipment, ultrasonic devices, eddy current instruments, hardness testers, and visual inspection tools sourced from global brands (Magnaflux, Comet, Teledyne ICM, Evident Olympus) plus proprietary QNDE-branded modular lines.
Product overview
Quality NDE is a distributor, manufacturer, and service provider of non-destructive testing (NDT) equipment operating since 1975 across Canada. The company's product portfolio centers on liquid penetrant inspection lines (including the QNDE WW-9 nine-station, QNDE 1633-6 six-station, QNDE WWC-6 compact, and QNDE PE-8 eight-station models), supplemented by magnetic particle equipment (Magnaflux CSV-Series generators, L-10 coils, contact pads), portable X-ray systems (Teledyne/ICM SiteX, SiteXS, and CP-Series), hardness testers (Sun-Tec Rockwell, Vickers, Brinell, and G&R Technology RH-150), and inspection accessories. Quality NDE also offers equipment rental (including COMET X-ray systems), calibration services with standard and rush turnaround, and repair/maintenance. The company distributes multiple third-party brands including Magnaflux, Teledyne ICM, Comet, Carestream, Evident Olympus, and others.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- QNDE WW-9 Modular Water-Washable Liquid Penetrant Inspection Line Modular nine-station water-washable liquid penetrant inspection line made entirely of stainless steel, featuring a central control panel, adjustable calibrated temperature control for dryer, dust collector, aluminium grilles, and options for UV light kits and settable timers with visible/audible alarms. Built for industrial inspection customers requiring configurable LPI systems.
- QNDE 1633-6 Six-Station Water Washable Liquid Penetrant Inspection Line Standard six-station water-washable liquid penetrant inspection system with central control panel, illuminated ON/OFF buttons, adjustable calibrated temperature dryer, dust collector, aluminium grilles on stations 2/3/5, and insulated dryer walls with electronic overload protection. Sold to industrial NDT customers.
- QNDE WWC-6 Water Washable Compact Liquid Penetrant Inspection Line Six-station standalone water-washable compact liquid penetrant inspection line designed for small batches and low-volume inspection of small to medium-sized parts, with 304 stainless tanks. Targeted at customers needing a smaller-footprint LPI line.
- QNDE PE-8 Eight-Station Modular Compact Liquid Penetrant Inspection Line Eight-station modular compact liquid penetrant inspection line built of stainless steel, designed for small batches and customizable specifications. Sold to industrial inspection customers.
- QNDE Enclosure Hoods for Magnetic Bench or Penetrant Line Customizable booth enclosure hoods for magnetic benches or liquid penetrant inspection lines, made of flame-, penetrant-, and mildew-resistant materials with front theater-style curtain mechanisms, optional LED UV and/or white light lamps with on/off switch, and ventilation details. Sold to NDT facilities needing environmental enclosure of inspection processes.
- Magnaflux CSV-Series Power Pack Magnetic Generator Stationary electromagnetic generators for magnetic particle inspection of large or heavy parts requiring special handling, with three independent outputs and selectable 1-4 pulses. Available in 10,000A, 15,000A, and 20,000A models. Sold to industrial inspection customers.
- Magnaflux L-10 Coil Portable 25.4 cm (10 inch) magnetizing/demagnetizing AC coil with foot switch, available in 115VAC or 230VAC versions with 2,800 Amp-turn AC output. Targeted at NDT inspection of small parts.
- Teledyne/ICM SiteX & SiteXS Portable X-Ray Systems Compact, lightweight IP65-rated portable X-ray systems available from 160kV to 300kV, approved by Health Canada and compliant with the RED Act. Sold to industrial radiography customers in Canada.
- Teledyne/ICM CP-Series Portable X-Ray Systems Constant potential portable X-ray systems that are compact, lightweight, and IP65 rated for industrial environments, available from 160kV to 300kV. Sold to industrial radiography customers.
- Teledyne/ICM SiteX Crawler X-Ray Systems Compact IP65-rated X-ray systems designed for cart/trolley applications, available from 180kV to 320kV. Targeted at customers needing mobile crawler-mounted radiography.
- Clark/Sun-Tec CLC-200R Rockwell Hardness Tester Table-top Rockwell hardness tester with direct loading, load cell technology, linear displacement and direct measurement, 8-color LCD touchscreen, automatic Rockwell scales (regular and superficial) and Brinell light load testing, with storage for up to 2,000 data points. For industrial materials testing labs.
- Clark/Sun-Tec CV-Series Vickers Hardness Tester Vickers hardness testers designed for extremely soft to extremely hard materials with fine measurement lines on the microscope for rapid and precise indentation measurement. Available in CV-102, CV-402, and CV-802 models. For industrial materials testing labs.
- G&R Technology RH-150 Modular Hardness Tester Modular portable Rockwell hardness tester with digital display showing measured values (HRA, HRC, HV, HB, HRB), automatic recording of up to 1,000 data points, and Bluetooth transfer capability. For field hardness testing.
- GAL Gage Tool Measurement Sets
Quantifiable outcome
- Calibration turnaround in under 3 business days (standard) or 1 hour for RUSH service
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Quality NDE
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Quality NDE technology and API
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- No
- API docs
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Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Quality NDE partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- International NDT Equipment ManufacturerscoreQuality NDE maintains strategic alliances with international non-destructive testing equipment manufacturers. They distribute products from multiple brands including Magnaflux, Comet, Teledyne ICM, Evident Olympus, Carestream, Defelsko, and approximately 20+ other manufacturers. This distribution partnership network allows them to offer comprehensive NDT solutions across all major equipment categories.
- MagnafluxcoreMagnaflux is a leading manufacturer of magnetic particle and liquid penetrant inspection equipment. Quality NDE distributes Magnaflux products including magnetic benches, power pack generators, coils, contact pads, Yokes, particle spray systems, centrifuge tubes, QQI test pieces, and various accessories. Quality NDE technicians are Magnaflux certified for installation, modifications, repairs, CSA certification, and cover replacement.
- CometcoreComet is a manufacturer of X-ray systems and components. Quality NDE distributes Comet products including EVO portable X-ray systems, iVario generators, MXR X-ray tubes, crawler systems, tube stands, and accessories. They provide preventive maintenance and repair services for Comet systems throughout Canada.
- Teledyne ICMcoreTeledyne ICM manufactures portable X-ray systems including CP Series, SiteX, and SiteXS systems ranging from 160kV to 360kV. Quality NDE distributes Teledyne ICM products and provides maintenance and repair services throughout Canada.
- Evident OlympuscoreEvident Olympus (formerly Olympus NDT) manufactures ultrasonic equipment, eddy current instruments, and other NDT tools. Quality NDE distributes Evident Olympus products including Omniscan x3 flaw detectors, thickness gauges, transducers, and other ultrasound equipment.
- QSA GlobalcoreQSA Global manufactures radiographic exposure devices and accessories. Quality NDE is certified by QSA Global for repair and maintenance of exposure devices and accessories. They offer Sentinel 880 Series Delta exposure devices and related products.
- CarestreamminorCarestream manufactures industrial X-ray film processors and imaging equipment. Quality NDE distributes Carestream products including INDUSTREX processors and provides related services.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Quality NDE competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Teledyne ICM: Manufacturer of portable constant-potential X-ray systems (CP-Series, SiteX, SiteXS) for industrial radiography. Directly comparable as a key OEM whose products Quality NDE distributes and for which it provides maintenance/repair services across Canada.
- Comet (X-Ray / Comet Group): Swiss manufacturer of industrial X-ray systems, generators, and tube heads (iVario, MXR, EVO). Comparable as a key OEM partner of Quality NDE whose portable X-ray systems Quality NDE distributes and services across Canada — and could compete by establishing direct Canadian sales channels.
- Baker Hughes (Waygate Technologies / GE Inspection): Global industrial energy technology company with significant NDT/radiography business (formerly GE Inspection Technologies, now Waygate Technologies). Comparable as a broad incumbent offering NDT equipment, services, and digital inspection across modalities — a much larger competitor with multi-modal capability.
- Carestream (Industrial) / Onex Carestream Health: Manufacturer of industrial X-ray film processors (INDUSTREX) and imaging systems used in NDT radiography. Comparable as a distributed OEM partner of Quality NDE serving the same radiography customer base.
- Evident Olympus (formerly Olympus NDT): Major OEM of ultrasonic flaw detectors, thickness gauges, eddy current instruments, and videoscopes used in NDT. Comparable as a leading NDT equipment manufacturer whose products Quality NDE distributes; competes as an OEM that could bypass distributors and sell direct to Canadian end customers.
Direct peers
- Eddyfi Technologies: Canadian-headquartered NDT technology company specializing in advanced non-destructive testing equipment including eddy current, ultrasonic, and phased-array solutions. Directly comparable as a Canadian NDT equipment manufacturer and distributor serving industrial inspection customers with overlapping product categories (ultrasound, eddy current).
- Magnaflux: Global manufacturer of magnetic particle and liquid penetrant inspection equipment and accessories. Directly comparable as both a manufacturing peer (producing the modular lines Quality NDE resells) and a product overlap competitor — Quality NDE distributes Magnaflux products while also manufacturing its own QNDE liquid penetrant lines.
- Sonatest Ltd: UK-based manufacturer of ultrasonic flaw detectors, thickness gauges, and phased-array NDT instruments. Comparable as a mid-sized NDT equipment manufacturer with overlapping ultrasonic product categories and similar target customers in industrial inspection.
- QSA Global: Manufacturer of radiographic exposure devices (Sentinel 880 Series Delta), Ir-192 sources, and radiation safety equipment. Directly comparable as a key partner of Quality NDE — Quality NDE is QSA Global-certified to repair and maintain exposure devices, indicating overlapping technical service scope.
Regional players
- Sonotherm / NDT Equipment Sales (regional distributors): NDT equipment distributor and service provider operating in adjacent North American markets. Comparable as a regional NDT distributor with similar distribution-plus-services model, competing for the same mid-market industrial customer base outside of Canada.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Quality NDE leadership team
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Profiles1 record
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Quality NDE M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Quality NDE
What does Quality NDE do?
Quality NDE distributes, manufactures, repairs, calibrates, and designs non-destructive testing (NDT) equipment for industrial inspection. Its product range covers liquid penetrant lines, magnetic particle systems, radiography/X-ray equipment, ultrasonic devices, eddy current instruments, hardness testers, and visual inspection tools sourced from global brands (Magnaflux, Comet, Teledyne ICM, Evident Olympus) plus proprietary QNDE-branded modular lines.
Is Quality NDE a public or private company?
Quality NDE is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Quality NDE founded?
Quality NDE was founded in 1975. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Quality NDE based?
Quality NDE is headquartered in Mercier, Canada, in the North America region.
How does Quality NDE make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are QNDE Proprietary Products Manufacturing, service, Maintenance and Calibration, lease Financing and equipment Rental.
Who are Quality NDE's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Teledyne ICM, Comet (X-Ray / Comet Group), Baker Hughes (Waygate Technologies / GE Inspection), Carestream (Industrial) / Onex Carestream Health and Evident Olympus (formerly Olympus NDT). Direct peers are Eddyfi Technologies, Magnaflux, Sonatest Ltd and QSA Global. Sonotherm / NDT Equipment Sales (regional distributors) is listed as a regional player.
Does Quality NDE have an API?
No public API is recorded for Quality NDE.
What industry is Quality NDE in?
Quality NDE's product category is Non-destructive Testing Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAGAFAI, NDT/NDE Inspection Equipment (Ultrasonic, eddy current, radiography, thermography), with a secondary code of IMAIACAI, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) & Inspection Services. Its NAICS code is 334519 and its SIC code is 3844.