Our History

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 (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 internal processes.
• Relocated to a larger facility in Hatfield, Pennsylvania in 2000.
• Expanded and enhanced testing capabilities.
• Built LTI’s Fatigue and Fracture Lab to support research and development in complex material characterization.
• Acquired Fracture Technology Associates in June 2017, strengthening our leadership in Fatigue Crack Growth data collection for mission-critical industries.
• Transitioned company leadership from Mike McVaugh to his son, Brandon McVaugh, ushering in LTI’s third generation of family-led leadership.
• Maintained a strong commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
• In 2025, LTI was acquired by Kanbrick in partnership with the McVaugh and Hiller families to support continued growth and investment in the business.