Structural corrosion poses major challenges in terms of safety, durability, and cost control. Our certified experts carry out assessments and inspections of industrial paint systems and anti-corrosion coatings. This extends the service life of structures, ensures their safe use, and guarantees the reliability of your investments.
Our mission is to cover every stage of a structure’s life
- Technical assessment of existing protective systems (ageing, blistering, delamination, pitting, cracks, underlying corrosion, etc.).
- Assessment of the premature deterioration of coatings
- Audit of application contractors
- Definition and specification of suitable paint systems depending on the environment (e.g. marine, industrial, urban or underground), substrates and operational constraints
- Support during the construction phase, including site supervision, technical assistance and verification of application
- Quality control and compliance checks during application phases (e.g. weather conditions, dry film thickness, adhesion, humidity and continuity)
- Technical acceptance of coated structures and production of detailed reports
- Assistance to project owners and contractors in managing corrosion risks
- Drafting of technical documents
- Validation of documents prior to the start of works (PAQs, operating procedures, etc.)
- Training and awareness-raising on coating techniques
- Conducting laboratory tests
Areas of expertise and types of structures
Our teams work on a wide variety of structures exposed to corrosion issues:
- bridges and engineering structures
- reservoirs, tanks and water towers
- tunnels and underground infrastructure
- industrial facilities and petrochemical sites (oil and gas)
- port areas and marine environments
- underground car parks
- nuclear facilities
- public access buildings
A recognised expertise in the inspection and testing of coatings
We provide high-level, independent, certified expertise based on standardised methods and practical experience gained in France and internationally.
- ACQPA/FROSIO Level 3 and COFREND-certified inspectors
- Rigorous testing protocols (non-destructive or destructive)
- State-of-the-art measuring tools, such as thickness gauges, porosity testers, thermohygrometers and adhesion testers
- A testing and analysis laboratory
- In-depth knowledge of products, multi-layer systems, degradation mechanisms, technical standards, regulatory requirements and technical guidelines (client- or government-issued), such as Fascicule 56
Our added value
- An independent and neutral perspective with regard to applicators or manufacturers
- High technical standards regarding installation quality and product compliance
- A solid track record built on over 25 years of operational expertise and thousands of complex projects
- The ability to translate technical findings into concrete, reliable and sustainable recommendations
Accreditations and operating environments
Our teams operate in demanding and regulated technical environments requiring specific authorisations and a thorough understanding of safety requirements. This capability enables us to work on sensitive sites and in difficult-to-access conditions.
Our accreditations include, in particular:
- Motorway infrastructure (network accreditations such as APTEVA – APRR)
- Environments with specific risks: ATEX, asbestos (SS4)
- Nuclear environments: RP2
- Industrial and electrical environments: H0B0V and HTA/HTB
- Work in hard-to-reach areas, such as rope access and confined spaces
- Operation of specialised equipment: – CACES (cherry pickers – R486/formerly R358)
- Work on networks and pressure equipment (EPVR)