LTI’s History

Bob McVaugh

The Beginnings (1960s – 1970s)

  • In 1964, Bob McVaugh founded the Metal Testing Company, which specialized in Non-Destructive Testing (NDT).
  • McVaugh’s commitment to quality and innovation began taking root.

Our Genesis (1980s – 1990s)

  • Bob McVaugh, Sr., and Frank Carson co-founded the NDT division of Carson Helicopter. 
  • This division evolved into Laboratory Testing Inc. (LTI) in 1984 when the company moved to a spacious 30,000 sq. ft. facility in Dublin, Pennsylvania.
  • LTI expanded services to include hydrostatic pressure testing, chemical analysis, dimensional inspection, metallurgical examination, and mechanical testing.
  • Accredited by A2LA in 1989 and NADCAP in 1992.

Generational Transition (1990s)

  • Leadership transitioned to Bob McVaugh, Sr.’s son, Mike McVaugh, in 1994. Mike had been with the company since 1984.

Diversification and Modernization (1990s – 2000s)

  • Expanded into complementary lines of business.
  • Added Destructive Testing Capabilities.
  • Expanded customer approvals in mission-critical industries.
  • Launched LTI’s website in 1997.

Expansion and Innovation (2000s – Present)

  • Acquired Gage Lab Corp. in 2000, expanding calibration services.
  • Invested in new equipment and streamlined processes.
  • Relocated to a larger facility in Hatfield, Pennsylvania in 2000.
  • Expanded and enhanced capabilities further.
  • Built LTI’s Fatigue and Fracture Lab, creating a research and development service for complex material characterization projects.
  • Acquired Fracture Technology Associates in June of 2017, expanding our role into the history of Fatigue Crack Growth data collection for Mission Critical Industries.
  • LTI’s leadership transitioned from Mike McVaugh to his son, Brandon McVaugh, bringing LTI to its third-generation leadership team.
  • Continued commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
  • “We appreciate the personalized service”

    LTI has provided excellent customer service throughout several projects, adjusting their standard practices to accommodate specific requests of the customer. The employees involved have been helpful and responsive, we appreciate the personalized service.
  • “LTI truly cares about their customers”

    LTI has been a trusted partner with unmatched customer service, dependable deliveries, and excellent quality in mechanical and ultrasonic testing for many years. The entire team at LTI truly cares about their customers and I look forward to working with them for a long time.
  • “LTI rocks!”

    I wanted to thank you guys for really coming through for us. You guys were relentless responding to our requests. LTI Rocks!
  • “There has not been a single incident where LTI disappointed me”

    It was truly a pleasure to work with you and your team at LTI, and I will always cherish the friendship we have developed over the years. I can honestly say there has not been a single incident where LTI disappointed me.
  • “Really appreciate your on-time turn-around of data”

    I just wanted to take a moment here to thank you and LTI team for making it a great year for us. I have been recently getting great feedback on the data that I compiled for our project. And needless to say – the only reason I was able to accomplish this was for your timely testing of all the 100s of coupons I had this year. It all so beautifully played out. Really appreciate your on-time turn-around of data, even though I sometimes make it hard for y’all, haha! And also your very prompt responses to my every question. It has been great working with you all this past year and looking forward to the new year. Thank you once again! Heads-up – we have a ton of samples that will be coming your way in the new year!
  • “We were able to get the approval we needed in time.”

    I cannot thank you and your team enough for giving our needs your top attention. Thanks to the preliminary reports we received from you this morning, we were able to get the approval we needed in time.
  • “Thanks so much!”

    Just wanted to recognize you and the lab for getting these plate specimens done on time under short notice. Thanks so much!
  • “Each and every one of you is a rock star in our book!”

    I and my entire high-maintenance crew would like to thank you and your whole crew for getting us the results on our last-minute expedite today … each and every one of you is a rock star in our book!
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