GDS Instruments Company Profile, Contacts & Intelligence
GDS Instruments Overview
About Us: GDS Instruments designs, develops and manufactures materials testing machines and software used for the computer-controlled testing of soils and rocks. This technology is used to evaluate the mechanical properties that are key in geotechnical and earthquake engineering design. Karl Snelling (Managing Director), Jerry Sutton (Technical Director) and Clayton Dodd (Sales Manager) have worked at GDS for more than 40 years. This combined experience ensures customers can expect a consistency in the GDS approach of its equipment and its support. Brief History: In 2011 GDS were awarded the coveted Queens Award for “Enterprise in International Trade”. In 2012 GDS became part of the Judges Scientific plc group of companies. Since being founded in 1979, it is estimated that GDS products have been used to help achieve 1000 Phd's. GDS products have been used in many world renowned commercial developments including the Three Gorges Dam in China, the Millau Viaduct in France, the Vasco da Gama Bridge in Portugal, Terminal Five at Heathrow and the new Crossrail links in London. GDS employs over 80 permanent members of staff at their offices in Hook, Hampshire, UK, as well as working with a network of agents spanning 40 countries. GDS UK based staff include 3 PhDs, 8 qualified geotechnical engineers, 4 software designers, 4 hardware designers and 5 electrical/electronics specialists, allowing GDS the ability to design, build, test and ship their products directly to the customer. Values at GDS: GDS believes in providing the best equipment for the job combined with first class support from engineers who understand the equipment.
- Headquarters
- Road, United Kingdom
- Website
- gdsinstruments.com
- Industry
- Civil Engineering
- Founded
- 1979
- NAICS
- Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction, Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
- Company Email
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