Horizon Testing Inc

What Horizon Testing Inc does

Horizon Testing Inc. is a Canadian non-destructive testing (NDT) and inspection services firm founded in 2007 and headquartered in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, with a second office in Prince George, British Columbia. The company delivers a comprehensive portfolio of NDT methods including Eddy Current, Magnetic Particle, Liquid Penetrant, Radiographic (X-Ray), Ultrasonic, Phased Array, XRF, and Visual inspection, alongside specialized services such as APT 653 tank inspection, Analyst ND system inspection, Remote Field Testing (RFT), External Reference Remote Field Technology (XRFT), and Crawler Dryer Scanning using the ScanTech X1B Spider platform. Personnel hold CGSB 48.9712/ISO 9712 (Levels II and III), NAS 410, and SNT-TC 1A certifications, and the company operates as a Transport Canada Approved Maintenance Organization and a CGSB/CWB Authorized Examination Centre. In October 2025, Horizon amalgamated with Boomer NDT, consolidating Western Canadian operations under the Horizon Testing Inc. brand; the firm is a member of the Hercules Group of Companies.

Name

Horizon Testing Inc

Legal name

Horizon Testing Inc.

Website

https://horizontesting.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Horizon Testing Inc. is a Canadian non-destructive testing services firm, founded in 2007 and based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, serving aerospace, oil and gas, power generation, and manufacturing clients across Canada with certified inspection, training, and certification examination services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Inspection Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) & Inspection Services (IMAIACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

NDT/NDE Inspection Equipment (Ultrasonic, eddy current, radiography, thermography) (IMAGAFAI), NDT/Inspection & Testing Services (Aviation) (IMABALAJ), Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) & Advanced Inspection (Phased Array, TOFD, Guided Wave) (EUAEAKAF), Corrosion Inspection & Coating/CP Surveys (CUI, CP, DCVG/ACVG) (EUAEAHAF), Marine Surveys, Testing & NDT (Thickness Gauging, UT/MPI, Pressure Testing, Commissioning) (TLAHAMAK)

Keywords

• Non-destructive testing
• Inspection services
• NDT training
• Ultrasonic inspection
• Radiographic testing

Headquarters

HQ city

Dartmouth

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. NDT Inspection Services: Professional non-destructive testing services including Eddy Current, Magnetic Particle, Liquid Penetrant, X-Ray, Ultrasonic, Phased Array, and Remote Field Testing. Services are provided directly to industrial clients across Canada on a project-by-project basis, with recurring relationships built through ongoing inspection needs.
2. NDT Training Programs: Industry-leading NDT training programs for businesses seeking to enhance in-house inspection capabilities. Programs cover Ultrasonic, X-Ray, Eddy Current, and Magnetic Particle Testing techniques with certification preparation.
3. Certification Examination Services: As an authorized CGSB and CWB examination centre, the company provides written and practical certification examinations for NDT professionals, including CGSB exams in UT, MT, RT, PT and CWB welding certification exams.
4. Consulting & Procedure Development: Certified specialists provide consulting services for inspecting pipelines, welds, pressure vessels, and structural components, ensuring compliance with industry standards and extending asset lifespan.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Horizon Testing Inc is a Canadian provider of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) inspection services, delivering methods such as ultrasonic, radiographic (X-ray), eddy current, magnetic particle, liquid penetrant, phased array, XRF, remote field, and visual inspection to clients in aerospace, oil and gas, power generation, manufacturing, construction, automotive, railways, marine, defense, and R&D. The company also operates a CGSB/CWB Examination Centre for technician certification and offers NDT training and procedure development services from offices in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia and Prince George, British Columbia.

Product overview

Horizon Testing Inc offers a comprehensive portfolio of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) services and solutions across Canada. The core offerings include eight primary inspection methods: Eddy Current Inspection, Magnetic Particle Inspection, Liquid Penetrant Inspection, X-Ray Inspection, Ultrasonic Inspection, Phased Array Testing, XRF Testing, and Visual NDT. These are delivered alongside specialized inspection services including APT 653 Tank Inspection, Analyst ND System Inspection, Remote Field Testing, and Crawler Dryer Scanning System using ScanTech X1B crawler technology and External Reference Remote Field Technology (XRFT). The company also provides consulting & procedure development services, NDT training programs, and operates a CGSB/CWB authorized examination centre for professional certifications. The company was founded in 2007 and amalgamated with Boomer NDT in 2025, serving industries including aerospace, oil and gas, manufacturing, power generation, construction, automotive, marine, railways, and defence.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Eddy Current Inspection Non-destructive eddy current testing service used to detect surface and sub-surface flaws in conductive materials, applicable to aerospace, oil and gas, manufacturing and power generation clients.
• Magnetic Particle Inspection Wet and dry magnetic particle NDT inspection service for detecting surface and near-surface discontinuities in ferromagnetic components across industrial sectors.
• Liquid Penetrant Inspection Liquid penetrant NDT inspection service used to identify surface-breaking defects in non-porous materials for clients in manufacturing, aerospace, and oil and gas.
• X-Ray Inspection Radiographic NDT inspection service using X-ray technology to examine internal structure and welds of components for clients in aerospace, oil and gas, power generation, and marine sectors.
• Ultrasonic Inspection Ultrasonic NDT inspection service for thickness measurement, flaw detection, and weld inspection across oil and gas, power generation, railways, and manufacturing clients.
• Phased Array Testing Advanced phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT) service providing detailed volumetric inspection of welds and components, used across regulated and safety-critical industrial sectors.
• XRF Testing X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) NDT analysis service for material composition verification and alloy identification in industrial and manufacturing contexts.
• Visual NDT Inspection Visual non-destructive testing inspection service for surface-condition assessment of components, structures, and welds across multiple industrial sectors.
• Remote Field Testing Remote field electromagnetic NDT inspection service for inspecting tubular components such as heat exchanger and condenser tubing in power and process plants.
• APT 653 Tank Inspection Specialized above-ground storage tank inspection service aligned with APT 653 industry standards for tank owners and operators in oil and gas and industrial sectors.
• Crawler Dryer Scanning System Inspection Specialized inspection service using proprietary Crawler Dryer Scanning System technology to access and inspect restricted or difficult-to-reach interior surfaces of industrial equipment.
• Analyst ND System Inspection Specialized tank and vessel floor inspection service using the Analyst ND System, provided to oil and gas, chemical, and industrial storage tank operators.
• External Reference Remote Field Technology (XRFT) Inspection Specialized tubular inspection service using External Reference Remote Field Technology (XRFT) for non-intrusive assessment of ferromagnetic piping and tubes in process and power applications.
• Consulting & Procedure Development NDT consulting and inspection procedure development service that supports clients in building tailored inspection protocols, qualification documents, and integrity programs.
• NDT Training Services Non-destructive testing training programs delivered to client technicians to prepare them for CGSB and CWB certification across multiple NDT methods.
• CGSB/CWB Examination Centre Services Accredited examination service that administers Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) and Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) certification examinations for NDT technicians at Horizon's facilities or on-site.

Quantifiable outcome

• Early defect detection reduces expensive repairs and operational downtime
• +3 more outcomes

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature13 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Boomer NDTcoreOthers · 23 October 2025Boomer NDT has officially amalgamated with Horizon Testing Inc. effective October 23, 2025. The merger consolidates operations under the Horizon Testing Inc. brand, with Boomer NDT's Western Canada operations continuing under the unified Horizon Testing name. Business numbers, HST/GST, and banking details remain unchanged. This amalgamation strengthens Horizon's national coverage and operational capacity.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• SGS: Global TIC leader providing industrial inspection, NDT, and certification services across energy, aerospace, and manufacturing verticals. Overlaps Horizon in NDT method coverage but operates at vastly larger scale with international reach.
• Intertek: Global TIC firm offering industrial asset integrity and NDT services alongside broader quality assurance, product testing, and certification. Comparable in service breadth and industry vertical coverage.
• Bureau Veritas: Global testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) major offering industrial NDT as part of a much broader TIC portfolio across oil & gas, marine, aerospace, and infrastructure. Competes with Horizon on large multi-site industrial inspection contracts.
• TÜV SÜD: Global TIC organization providing industrial NDT, asset integrity, and certification services to energy, manufacturing, and aerospace clients. Comparable in service breadth with stronger brand recognition globally.
• Applus+: European-headquartered TIC group providing industrial inspection, NDT, and certification across energy, aerospace, and infrastructure. Operates Idiada and other specialist units competing for the same aerospace and energy NDT contracts Horizon targets.

Direct peers

• Mistras Group: U.S.-headquartered non-destructive testing services provider offering ultrasonic, eddy current, radiographic, and advanced inspection methods to oil & gas, aerospace, power, and infrastructure clients. Closely comparable service mix and asset integrity focus make it a direct competitor in the NDT services market.
• TEAM, Inc. U.S.-based provider of non-destructive testing, inspection, and asset integrity services to industrial clients across refining, chemical, power, and pipeline markets. Directly comparable NDT method portfolio and industrial client base.
• Acuren Inspection: North American NDT and inspection services specialist serving oil & gas, power, aerospace, and industrial markets with similar method coverage (UT, RT, MT, PT, advanced techniques). Operates Canadian offices, making it a direct regional competitor to Horizon's expanded national footprint.

Others

• Eddyfi Technologies: Canadian-headquartered NDT/NDE equipment manufacturer specializing in advanced inspection technologies including phased array UT, eddy current, and remote field testing. Provides Horizon with key equipment (e.g., Silverwing MFL scanners, GE phased array corrosion mapping) and represents the equipment-side counterpart to Horizon's services.
• Olympus Industrial: Manufacturer of NDT equipment (ultrasonic flaw detectors, phased array, eddy current, XRF analyzers, videoscopes). Adjacent ecosystem player whose instruments Horizon and its peers deploy in the field; not a direct competitor for inspection services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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