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DFT INSTRUMENTS BECOMES UK DEFELSKO AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRE DFT Instruments is proud to announced that it is now an official DeFelsko Authorised Service Centre (DASC) for the UK/Ireland, providing manufacturer-approved repairs, servicing, and recalibration for DeFelsko inspection instruments. The appointment represents a significant enhancement to the company’s service offering and delivers clear benefits to UK users of DeFelsko equipment. DeFelsko instruments are widely used across the UK coatings and corrosion protection market, supporting inspection and quality control in sectors including steel fabrication, infrastructure, oil and gas, marine, and asset maintenance. With inspection equipment playing a critical role in project compliance and sign-off, reliable performance and accurate calibration are essential. Appointment as a DeFelsko Authorised Service Centre reflects DFT Instruments’ ability to meet the manufacturer’s strict technical, procedural, and quality requirements. As a DASC, DFT Instruments is authorised to carry out certified repairs and recalibration in line with DeFelsko’s factory standards. All work is completed by technicians who have received formal training and approval from DeFelsko,
using genuine parts and calibrated reference standards. This ensures instruments are maintained to original manufacturer specifications, providing confidence in measurement accuracy and long-term reliability. For UK customers, one of the most immediate advantages is local access to authorised servicing. Previously, repairs and recalibration work required instruments to be returned overseas, resulting in extended turnaround times. By offering a UK-based authorised service, DFT Instruments a same day turn round on the majority of the range. All instruments serviced through the DASC are returned with appropriate certification and documentation, supporting quality management systems and audit requirements. This is particularly important for organisations working to recognised standards and specifications, where traceability and documented calibration are essential. The new appointment builds on DFT Instruments’ established reputation within
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the UK market for technical expertise and customer support. In addition to supplying inspection equipment, the company has long provided practical advice and after-sales assistance to inspectors, contractors, and asset owners. Becoming a DeFelsko Authorised Service Centre enables DFT Instruments to offer a more complete lifecycle service, from initial product supply through to ongoing maintenance and compliance support. Commenting on the appointment, DFT Instruments highlighted its focus on strengthening local support for inspection professionals and reducing barriers to keeping equipment accurate and compliant. The DASC status allows the company to respond more quickly to customer needs, while ensuring all servicing work is fully aligned with DeFelsko’s global standards. Looking ahead, the appointment strengthens the availability of manufacturer-backed service capability within the UK, offering reassurance to customers who rely on DeFelsko instruments for critical inspection work. With authorised repairs and recalibration now available locally, UK users can benefit from faster turnaround, and confidence that their equipment continues to perform as intended. For the UK coatings and inspection industry, the appointment of DFT Instruments as a DeFelsko Authorised Service Centre represents a practical and welcome enhancement to after-sales support. For more information on the service available and the full range of paint test equipment from DeFelsko, please contact Mark Conlon at DFT Instruments, proud authorised UK agent for DeFelsko. Telephone: 01442 879494 Email: sales@dftinstruments.co.uk Visit:www.dftinstruments.co.uk