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About Us
Discover more about ECHA Microbiology, our history and meet the people behind the business today. Learn more about what products and services we offer and the sectors we help.
The Company
ECHA Microbiology was established in 1983 by our founder, Ted Hill, who created the business as an independent consultancy. The name ECHA Microbiology Ltd was officially adopted in 1988.
ECHA received several R&D and Innovation awards before launching what is now known as the MicrobMonitor2 Microbiological Test Kit in 1998. To meet the global demand for the test kit, ECHA began to expand its distributor network worldwide.
In 2010, ECHA achieved ISO 9001 certification. In 2011, the company relocated to larger headquarters in St Mellons, Cardiff, Wales, where it remains today. The year 2012 marked the appointment of Graham Hill as Managing Director.
ECHA has evolved into a globally operating company, serving over 80 countries through a network of 12 Global Distributors. Drawing on its strong knowledge base and extensive industry experience, ECHA proudly stands as one of the leading figures in addressing microbiological and corrosion challenges worldwide.
At ECHA, we remain true to our core values of TRUST, INNOVATION, ACCURACY and DEPENDABILTY in everything we do.
Company Policies
ECHA Microbiology is accredited to ISO 9001:2015 for the provision of consultancy, analytical services and the manufacture and supply of products relating to the problems of microbial contamination, spoilage and corrosion in industry. Click any of the following links to view our policies:
What we do
ECHA Microbiology has been helping organisations solve their microbiological contamination and microbial corrosion problems for over 40 years.
With a focus on microbiological problems in the air, sea and land transportation and energy sectors. By helping our customers understand and avoid the consequences and costs of microbiological contamination, we increase their safety, efficiency and predictability.
We offer consultancy, testing and training services, including site audits, surveys and investigative studies. Our industrial microbiology laboratory undertakes both routine microbiological analysis and long-term research. We also produce one of the world’s most widely-used microbiological test kits for fuels, MicrobMonitor2, and are trusted by many of the world’s leading producers and users of fuel and oil to develop best practice to help assure the quality of their products.
ECHA actively supports the industries it serves through membership and contribution to technical committees and industry associations globally to develop standard methods and best industry practice.
As an expert team of Microbiologists, we spend all our time solving your problems or engaged in research and development. We are regarded as a leading authority on the causes and consequences of microbial contamination – as well as the solutions.
Meet the team
At ECHA Microbiology, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Discover the people behind ECHA and their role in making a difference and shaping our vision.
