For 30 years, EffecTech’s success has been built on the knowledge, experience and commitment to excellence of its people. These qualities help customers solve complex measurement challenges with confidence. As the energy industry changes, we will continue to develop the knowledge, services and capabilities customers rely on.
How EffecTech’s Technical Sales team supports customer enquiries
EffecTech Technical Sales Specialists, Kevin and Ben, explain how EffecTech responds to customer enquiries and prepares quotations for calibration gases and site services. They discuss the information customers need to provide, how technical requirements are assessed and the checks completed before each quotation is issued.
Producing bespoke calibration gas mixtures
EffecTech Production Chemist, Jake, explains how Production turns a required composition into a bespoke calibration gas mixture, selecting the appropriate preparation, filling and weighing methods for each component. He shows how technical judgement, cylinder preparation, pressure control and regular balance checks help protect the integrity of mixtures ranging from C6 compositions to low-level sulphur standards.
Inside EffecTech’s laboratory: analysing calibration gas mixtures
EffecTech Laboratory Scientist, Alan, explains what goes into analysing a calibration gas mixture, from homogenising the cylinder and preparing the sampling system to using multiple instruments and generating extensive measurement data. He also discusses the experience, problem-solving and accredited methods that help EffecTech maintain quality while meeting customers’ required timescales.
How EffecTech prepares gas cylinders for worldwide shipping
EffecTech Logistics Manager, Gordon, explains how Logistics prepares each cylinder for delivery after laboratory testing, from dangerous goods documentation and peer review to compliant packing and customs paperwork. He also describes the careful planning, regulatory knowledge and customer communication required to deliver EffecTech products safely around the world.
Instrument performance evaluation: from reference gases to final report
EffecTech Gas Quality Engineer, Jack, takes us through an instrument performance evaluation, from selecting and preparing the reference gases, through instrument testing, data processing, report writing and peer review. He explains how carefully checked results can help customers demonstrate that instruments are performing within specification, maintain operations and use measurement data to improve efficiency.
How software automation supports reliable gas measurement
EffecTech Software Development Engineer, Harry, explains how he maintains and develops software that automates repetitive tasks, coordinates analytical instruments and provides a structured framework for processing measurement data. This reduces the potential for human error and helps EffecTech provide customers with faster, more reliable results.
How EffecTech turns site inspection data into practical recommendations
EffecTech Gas Quality Engineer, Josh, explains how data gathered during site visits is analysed to identify issues affecting gas quality measurement systems. EffecTech’s inspection reports provide clear findings and practical recommendations, helping customers address problems that could affect measurement accuracy, compliance or continued gas flow.
Coordinating an EffecTech proficiency testing round
EffecTech Senior Scientist – PT Coordinator, Harvey, explains how EffecTech coordinates its GGLNG and SEPTS proficiency testing schemes, from preparing and verifying the PT cylinders through dispatch, participant support and final reporting. He describes the close collaboration, rigorous analytical checks and responsive communication required to run each round efficiently and provide participants with results they can trust.
The next chapter
Our people’s knowledge and experience shape both the support we provide today and how EffecTech will respond to future measurement challenges.

