Growth momentum Exova Group Limited, now part of Element Materials Technology, has shown substantial growth from $100 million in revenue in 2011 to approximately $1.5 billion in 2026, driven by organic growth and a large acquisition program. This signals strong demand for testing, inspection and certification services and presents cross-sell opportunities across Element’s expanded capabilities.

Aerospace expansion Recent investments exceed $20 million in Charlotte to expand materials testing capacity for aerospace and defense suggests heightened demand from high-stakes industries. Target sales conversations with defense contractors and aerospace manufacturers could emphasize scalable testing, rapid turnaround and compliance support.

Acquisition leverage The integration of over 50 acquisitions under Element Materials Technology points to a broad, integrated service portfolio. There are opportunities to position end-to-end testing and certification bundles to existing clients of Element and to identify cross-sell paths with legacy acquisitions in sectors like automotive, energy and manufacturing.

Strategic partnerships New technology facility development in Seville and ongoing collaborations indicate a readiness to adopt advanced testing technologies. Sales opportunities exist in offering digital tooling, automation, data analytics, and process optimization services that align with Element’s tech stack and client needs.

Market positioning With peers in the industrial machinery and materials testing space, Element competes with large players and shows scalable operations and global reach. Propose competitive differentiation through faster delivery, sector-specific expertise (aerospace, defense, high-tech manufacturing) and localized support in growth regions such as North America and Europe.