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The Validation Centre (TVC) Limited

TVC is a technology and service company established in 1995 to provide high-quality products and services for the Welding, Inspection, and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) industries. Developing, manufacturing, and marketing first-rate monitoring equipment, and having the expertise to satisfy even the most demanding requirements has turned TVC into a leading worldwide provider of data acquisition, logging solutions, and inspection equipment.

With over 25 years’ experience, our calibration service is second to none. As a UKAS ISO 17025:2017 accredited company, we calibrate Ultrasonic Flaw Detection Equipment to BS EN 22232-1:2020, Ultrasonic Thickness Measuring Equipment to BS EN 15317:2013, and electrical-based Welding Inspection Equipment, both on- and off-site. This gives us the unique position of being able to provide UKAS calibrations on our own-brand arc logging weld monitoring equipment as well as other weld monitors and equipment such clamp meters, multimeters, and digital thermometers.

TVC offers a comprehensive repair and calibration service for all types of NDT equipment through our approved and audited ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System. All calibrations can be conducted in our controlled laboratory environment or onsite. We perform calibrations according to national or international standards, manufacturer specifications, or specific customer requirements using equipment traceable to the National Physical Laboratory (NPL). In addition, TVC offers Standard, Premium, and Fast-Track calibration services to cover all client requirements.

We develop, manufacture, and market first-class welding data logging systems, corrosion detection equipment for planted steel columns, underwater magnetic particle inspection systems, pipe cladding measurement equipment, gas flow, gas purge and gas analysis systems. 

For over a decade, TVC has also been creating bespoke and fully customisable laser, video, and eddy current inspection systems for inspecting pipe internals. So far, equipment has been tailored to provide inspection in key areas in pipe welding for the Pipe Manufacturing and Pipeline Welding industries. Systems can include deployment vehicles for both straight pipe and bends, eddy current inspection of weld clay overlay, automated laser control for 360° inspection of root, automatic defect recognition, and laser scanning and measurement of external girth welds. All our equipment and software are designed and manufactured in-house at our UK facility by trained and experienced staff.

TVC are a Chemetall and Johnson & Allen approved supplier, and can advise you on the best NDT equipment to meet specific inspection requirements. We supply equipment, accessories, and consumables, including Ultrasonic Flaw Detectors, Probes and Probe Leads, Test Blocks, and much more from our extensive stock. We have a comprehensive inventory of NDT equipment, including our TVC-brand inspection equipment, available for both short and long-term hire.

In addition to our worldwide network of official TVC equipment distributors, in 2022 we collaborated with a brand-new calibration partner. With the launch of TVC Europa B.V. in the Netherlands we can provide our clients with the same trusted calibration and repair service they have come to expect, and supply of a range of NDT equipment, based directly in mainland Europe. No matter where you are in the world, we can assist you.

https://www.tvcalx.co.uk

This Is Effective

Image is everything. Now that we spend most of our time online, it has never been more important to be seen in the non-digital world. We take a holistic approach to business branding. It is crucial to show new potential and existing customers who you are, what your business represents and how you stand out amongst your competitors. This is Effective is your go-to partner for all your business branding needs. From exterior and interior building signage and custom vehicle graphics to branded office wear and promotional merchandise, we will assist you to make sure your image is working for you.

We began in 2016 as Effective Imaging Ltd, a well-established family business in the heart of East Anglia with over fifty years’ combined experience in signage and graphics. After seven years spent building our business across both the region and nationally, in October 2023 we became This is Effective to reflect our growth.

At This is Effective, we undertake all our projects in-house by our own team of specialist technicians at our large site in Great Yarmouth. We have invested in professional, industry-standard machinery and equipment to ensure that we can keep costs down to give our customers the most competitive prices.

 

Why are This is Effective a strategic partner and what does this mean to their business?

We felt it was time to increase our engagement with the Norfolk Chambers of Commerce by becoming a Strategic Partner with a view to fostering relationships with other local businesses and identifying new opportunities for growth. We are so excited to be able to work with the NCC at a more strategic level which will help us to make more qualified contacts, build better links with the wider business community and gain more visibility across the county. 

Thrive Occupational Health Ltd

Occupational Health service provider, supporting employees and employers with Management Referrals, Pre-Placement Health Declarations, Health Surveillance and Safety Critical Medicals.

Thurne-Middleby Ltd

 

About Thurne

Thurne has an international reputation for high quality, precision engineered industrial slicing systems for bacon, cooked meats and cheese applications, and builds on 50 years of experience in the industry.

Since its formation in 1967, the company has been a leader in industrial high speed slicing equipment, developing a succession of ‘industry first’ slicers pioneering vision, scanning and computer technologies that benefit small family firms and large multi-site corporations alike.

All assembly is undertaken by a skilled team of mechanical end electrical engineers at our Norwich, UK, headquarters, with a dedicated building for in-house production of components. Machining capability ranges from multi-axis CNC machining and milling to cutting sheet metal as well as welding.

Part of The Middleby Corporation since 2015, Thurne’s commitment to innovation is stronger than ever, with a renewed focus on bringing great savings and gains in production efficiency to processors around the globe.

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Tidal Transit Limited

Providing access, transport and crew transfer services to the industries of the North Sea. Operating from the North Norfolk coast we specialise in safe, speedy and efficient travel for those working in the offshore wind energy sector. Our fleet of custom-built, high specification wind farm work boats offer unparalleled stability and are crewed by fully qualified personnel with a thorough local knowledge and maritime experience.

TIPS for Good Management

TIPS for Good Management Ltd has been in existence since 1998, being formerly known as Gemini Training. Julian Hammond is the principal and founder of the business who has a wide background of industrial and commercial knowledge with over 30 years experience at supervisory, middle and senior management level.

Julian also operates at director level. Based in the heart of Norfolk, the Company boasts a number of corporate clients from all parts of the UK who have gained significant benefits from the courses that TIPS for Good Management offers. We are also approved by the Chartered Management Institute.

TML Precision Engineering

At TML we are passionate about quality precision engineering. We are constantly investing in the very best state-of-the-art plant and computer aided engineering equipment. We strive to employ only the very best talented, enthusiastic engineers and apprentices, in a time where short lead times, cost effectiveness and high-quality products are essential. Maintaining a robust Quality Management system is our key to ensuring Customer satisfaction. This is why our AS9100 Quality Management system is embedded throughout all Tml Precision Engineering business processes.

Recently acquired as part of the CTN Group, which consists of a cohesive and mutually enhancing group of engineering companies spread through the south and east of England, with sites in Kent, Hampshire, Cambridge and Norfolk. We create all manner of machined engineering products from a variety of materials, for use in medical, automotive and general industry sectors.

Website https://www.tml.co.uk

Town Close School

Town Close School is a leading co-educational preparatory day school in Norwich for children aged 3 to 13. Last inspected in January 2022, the School achieved the highest grading possible of ‘excellent’, which places us in a very select band, among the finest schools in the country. We value our individual girls and boys for the breadth and variety of their talents, and celebrate effort and commitment in every part of school life. Preparing our children for the future is at the heart of all we do so that when the time comes for them to leave Town Close School, they move seamlessly into very good senior schools locally and nationally, a good many celebrating scholarship success in a variety of subject areas. Central to this success is the quality of the School’s teaching, which was graded ‘excellent’ throughout the School and across the whole curriculum. Our beautiful, wooded, fifteen acre site near Norwich city centre, gives all our children space and freedom, and contributes substantially to our reputation as an outstandingly happy school. We enjoy the very best of modern facilities, but more important still, is the sense of community that exists here.

Track and Field Supplies

Established in 2024, we are a recently launched business dedicated to assisting athletes and clubs in acquiring high-quality and cost-effective products essential for track and field activities. Although our product range is currently limited due to our new status, we are committed to expanding it by introducing new items periodically.

Benefiting from a wide network within the track and field community, we are usually able to procure most items necessary for a standard track meet. Additionally, we offer services such as equipment repair or refurbishment, as well as the creation of customized projects tailored to your facility’s needs.

Located in Norfolk, we strive to support local manufacturers and suppliers whenever feasible.

If you have any questions or enquiries, please contact [email protected]

Trans Maritime UK Ltd

We are an independent Swiss family run business that maintains personal contact and can support you in all matters with in-depth transport and logistics know-how.

We provide door to door road freight services to and from UK / Switzerland

. Daily Groupage & FTL Service

. ADR

. Temperature Control

. Customs Clearance GB & CH

. Cross Trade Switzerland to mainland Europe & Ireland

Transforme Associates Limited

Transforme Associates Limited has established a reputation for delivering high-quality, technically innovative solutions for some of the most demanding organisations in the Private and Public Sectors.
 
We work with businesses to develop solutions that can transform the way they market, sell, and support their business. These solutions, based upon Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE and the PowerPlatform, empower their sales, marketing and customer service teams to work together to shorten sales cycles, increase revenue and unleash the organisation’s potential.

 
Together, the strengths and functionality inherent within Dynamics 365, combined with the expertise and experience of Transforme, give our customers the edge they need to succeed in today’s competitive environment.

As a company, we focus on developing long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with our clients and partners. We pride ourselves on the professionalism of our team, the quality of our deliverables and the benefits we bring to our clients.