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IS GROUP

The IS GROUP is a worldwide pioneer in technical inspection, Hi-Tech NDT, technical assistance in welding and material engineering, serving Oil & Gas, Automotive and Nuclear Industry for more than 100 years. Its experience in materials and their behaviour in service, joining technologies, non-destructive testing and pressure equipment regulations has made it a leader in the field.



History
Establishment of the Central Acetylene Office (OCA) inaugurated by Marcelin Berthelot on 15th December, 1906. First practical course in autogenous welding. First issue of the Revue de la soudure autogène periodical (Autogenous Welding Review), which in 1955 was to become Soudage et techniques connexes (Welding and Allied Techniques). Establishment of Institut de Soudure Autogène at Boulevard de la Chapelle in Paris. Creation of the École Supérieure de la Soudure Autogène (ESSA – higher school of autogenous welding), subsequently renamed École Supérieure du Soudage et de ses Applications (postgraduate school of welding) in 1985. 1946 Creation of the École Professionnelle de Soudure (EPS – professional welding school), later to become l'École d'Adaptation aux Professions du Soudage (EAPS – school of welding technology) in 1985. First major pipeline testing worksites in North Africa. Establishment of the first regional centre in Port-de-Bouc. Inauguration of the “Joining and Materials” facility at Yutz (57), combining Research and the training schools. Commissioning of a corrosion laboratory in Bangkok as part of the Thai subsidiary opened in 2008.
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Services
Since it was established in 1905 in France, Institut de Soudure provides industry with technical support through 5 main activities:

Inspection
Institut de Soudure Industrie is the organization able to deploy highly skilled teams and appropriate technologies to offer solutions, from design to maintenance.
 * Second and third party inspection: manufacturing follow-up of industrial equipment (pressure vessels, piping systems, engineering works), on-receipt inspection of supplies, suppliers assessment, verification of welding books, in-service monitoring of road traffic signs, optimising of equipment fleet management, monitoring of anti-corrosion coating processes, pre shipment, expediting.
 * Mandatory inspection: member of ASAP – French Notified Body for Pressure Equipments Directive application – Institut de Soudure Industrie performs the safety assessment of new pressure equipments and undertakes periodic requalification of in-service equipment, qualification of welders and permanent assembly operating procedures, inspection of equipment for the transport of hazardous materials and regulated equipment for the nuclear industry.

Testing
Institut de Soudure Industrie implements the most advanced inspection and testing techniques to validate the manufacture of equipment and to provide in-service monitoring.
 * Non-destructive testing: Implementation of conventional methods(penetrant testing, magnetic particle testing, ultrasonic testing, X-ray and γ-ray) and innovative methods (computed radiography, acoustic emission, TOFD, ACFM, Phased-Array...) during pipe laying, shutdown of industrial plant (refineries, power stations, etc.), for inspection of manufacture (sheet metalwork, aircraft parts, etc.) and for the maintenance of engineering structures. Institut de Soudure Industrie has its own teams of rope access technicians to help you gaining efficiency.
 * Destructive testing: 800 m2 hub dedicated to material testing: mechanical and metallographic testing, corrosion testing, chemical analysis, heat treatment (machining and integrated logistics) for the characterisation and certification of materials, pre-qualification and qualification of welding operating processes, qualification of welders, test coupons, prototypes, etc.

Investigation, Consultancy, Calculation, Design
Institut de Soudure Industrie determine the real cause of equipment failure, correct the situation and thus extend its lifetime Also advise industrial manufacturers on their technological matters.
 * Investigations: failure investigations for industrial companies and expert witnesses.
 * Assessment services: optimization of the service life of old equipment, rehabilitation after accident.
 * Consultancy, Calculation, Design: consultancy for welding, dimensional computation, design optimization (weight, service life, welded joints), design reviews (compliance of pressure vessels, bridges, structures).
 * Replicas: on-site examination and diagnostics of the metallurgical condition of new or in-service equipment. Analysis of surface defects. Rapid and precise examination without sampling. Rehabilitation of equipment after fires.

Training and Certification
Institut de Soudure Industrie develops training courses to suit all industrial needs and provides a range of more than 120 training courses.
 * Access to international welding diplomas: Engineer, Technologist, Specialist, Inspector.
 * Theoretical education: welding processes and equipment, materials and their in service behavior, construction and design, fabrication, applications engineering.
 * Practical training: training and qualification of welders and operators in all welding processes, including brazing and soldering.
 * Non-destructive testing training: radiographic testing, ultrasonic testing, surface examination, penetrant testing, magnetic particle testing. Preparation for certification.
 * Risk prevention training: First aid, safety in chemical and petrochemical environments, accident prevention plans.
 * Certification: organisation of certification examinations for nondestructive testing personnel and welding inspectors.

Research and Education
The Research and Development Centre and the two Institut de Soudure schools bring innovation to industry.
 * Three applied R&D teams dedicated respectively to joining technologies(arc, laser, hybrid laser, electron beam, friction stir welding, brazing); modelling and characterisation of materials and assemblies (corrosion, fatigue, fracture); non destructive testing (industrial maintenance, new equipments, composites). These teams work in collaborative research projects (EC, ANR, DGE, competitiveness poles, etc.), with other R&D laboratories or directly for industry.
 * Two higher education schools: ESSA (École Supérieure du Soudage et de ses Applications - Advanced School of Welding and its Applications), a one year course for engineers and academic staff, and EAPS (École d’Adaptation aux Professions du Soudage – School for Adaptation to the Welding trade) designed for senior technicians, also with a one year specialization in the field of welding.
 * Publications and standardization: Analysis of the worldwide welding publications and monitoring of standards.
 * The industrial members department helps you save time and keeps you up to date will all technological innovations in welding. This department organises about ten conferences every year on specific topics for its members, access to international techno-watch and quarterly technical documentation, technical information on request, access to cooperative research.

Aboard deployment
Well represented at both national and international levels through subsidiaries and authorized agencies, Institut de Soudure is a privileged partner and recognised authority.

Education
Institut de Soudure is the French member of the International Institute of Welding and European Welding Federation.