One Eighty Materials Engineering Solutions expands into Namibia

One Eighty Materials Engineering Solutions opens Namibia office to meet growing demand for engineering excellence across Africa

One Eighty Materials Engineering Solutions is proud to announce the opening of a new office in Namibia, a move that marks a significant milestone in our continued commitment to serving Africa’s industrial sectors with world-class materials engineering and testing services.

Founded in 2002 by renowned metallurgist and materials engineer Dr Janet Cotton, One Eighty has built a solid reputation over 22 years as a trusted partner to over 1,400 clients globally. We are recognised for our technical excellence, integrity, and on-time delivery of high-quality materials testing and consulting services.

This new Namibian office reflects our strategic focus on extending our reach in key African markets. Our team brings extensive experience across Africa, with particularly strong credentials in markets such as Angola, Mozambique, and South Africa, where we are known for delivering high-level technology to real-life problems with precision, speed, and reliability.

Accreditations that count

One Eighty is proud to be:

• Africa’s most widely scoped ISO 17025:2017 accredited materials and metallurgical testing laboratory

• A Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore approved laboratory
• A member of the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC)
• A member of the Southern African Stainless Steel Development Association (SASSDA)
• A member of the South African Institute of Marine Engineers and Naval Architects (SAIMENA)
• A member of the South African Institute of Welding (SAIW)

Our ISO 17025:2017 accreditation confirms that we are qualified to perform the broadest range of accredited metallurgical and materials tests in Africa, and our Bureau Veritas M&O approval underscores our capability to serve the marine, offshore, and oil and gas sectors with globally accepted, standards-compliant testing.

Bringing expertise closer to Namibia’s industries

With the opening of our Namibian office, One Eighty is better positioned to support local industries, including mining, marine, oil and gas, energy, fabrication, and infrastructure development.

Our services include:

• Metallurgical testing and consulting
• Advanced materials testing across metals, polymers, ceramics, composites, and coatings
• Weld procedure qualification (WPQRs), CTOD, corrosion testing
• Failure investigation and root cause analysis (RCFA)
• Expert witness services and engineering audits

Our consulting engineers and laboratory specialists are highly trained, client-focused professionals committed to delivering technically sound, fast-turnaround solutions that support safety, compliance, and operational reliability.

We look forward to building strong, long-term partnerships across Namibia and contributing to the growth and resilience of the region’s industrial base.