Supplier to the Non-Destructive Testing Industry

Company Profile 1844 W. 11^thStreet, Unit F, Upland, CA 91786 Tel: (909) 946-3049     Fax: (909) 946-5491 Email: sales@universalndt.com

Our Facebook Page has multiple pictures of our Equipment & Accessories  MAGNAFLUX Service and Distribution Center

Mission Statement : Universal NDT will continually provide thorough and attentive service to our customers, bringing the utmost level of integrity to our business efforts, and maintain our knowledgeable position in the ever-changing Non-Destructive Testing industry. Universal NDT - our NDT lineage and knowledge base 1983 - Universal NDT is founded by Leonard Garcia, Sr. (Leonard) and Dean Harris, 2 previous owners of URESCO.  Universal NDT, followed the same business model and even derived most of its name and half of its logo from URESCO (Universal Reliability Equipment Supply COmpany).  URESCO was founded by Leonard, Bob Schultz, and Jim Simpkins in 1961 as a company that performed: 3rd party audits for Douglas Aircraft Company, NBS traceable calibrations, manufacture, repair, and sales of NDT equipment, accessories, and supplies.  URESCO was sold to Ardrox / Brent Chemical in 1980. In 1993 Brent Chemical sold off the Ardrox/Magnetech Mag and Pen Equipment line to Gould Bass. Brent Chemical eventually sold to Chemetall Oakite, and is now owned by BASF. 1996 - Leonard Garcia Enterprises (LGE) is purchased - LGE was the largest industrial x-ray film processor service company in Southern California. 1997 - Leonard Garcia Jr. (Lenny) becomes President and General Manager. Joe Garcia becomes Vice President, Sales Manager, and Quality Manager. 2002 - NWHW is purchased 2005 - Nam Hua joins Universal NDT to assist as our X-Ray Service and Repair Technician, (see Service and Calibration for details) 2010 - Lenny retires - Joe Garcia becomes President and General Manager. 2010 - On-Site Metrology Laboratory Services is kicked off - See Service and Calibration for details. 2018 - JS&P Enterprises is purchased  2018 - Magnaflux appoints Universal NDT as an Authorized MAGNAFLUX Service Center 2021 - NDT Unlimited's calibration & repair department is purchased  2021 - Universal NDT Inc. becomes an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited calibration laboratory. Our Outstanding Employees JOE GARCIA: El Presidente & General Manager - 1987 Beginning his IRS taxable career with LGE servicing industrial x-ray film processors in 1987, but he and his twin brother, Mike, started helping Lenny since the age of 9, in 1981, pre-mixing Developer and Fixer for delivery, reclaiming silver from spent fixer, and shucking interleaf paper from x-ray film prior to reclamation.  Joe earned a Minor in Spanish from the University of Granada in Spain in 1993 and a Bachelor's in Business Management from Cal State Long Beach in 1994.  In 2004 he was recognized for being part of Three Generations of one Family to serve as Chairman for the Greater Los Angeles Section of the ASNT, and was a member of the ASNT's 2005 Board of Director's Selection Committee. In 2018 he became an Authorized Magnaflux Technician. NEVA GOLSCH: Office Manager - 2000 Having worked in the Construction, Aerospace, and Technical Systems Industries, as well as owning a small business for 18 years, Neva brought us office management experience that began in 1969.  Her great sense of professionalism and well-rounded knowledge of business has made her the hub of our office. MICHAEL DE LEON: Vice President, Sales & Quality Manager - 2016 Michael earned an Associate of Science degree in Mathematics and Physical & Biological Sciences from Citrus College in 2012 and completed 3 years of a Mathematics degree at Cal Poly Pomona.  Since 2019 Michael has volunteered his time with ASNT's STEM outreach program and was the past Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Greater Los Angeles Section of the ASNT (2024-2025).  He keeps our Quality and Calibration Systems in compliance with ISO 17025, ISO 10012, ANSI-Z-540, and Mil-Std-45662A. In 2018 he became an Authorized Magnaflux Technician . VICKI ALAMILLO: Accounts Receivable Manager, Accounts Payable, & HR - 2019 Vicki earned an Associate of Science degree in Human Resources from Mt. San Antonio College in 1990.  She worked 20 years in Human Resources and Accounting for a large corporation, and 10 years as a Certified Nursing Assistant.  Her years of experience quickly added even more professionalism to our office. MAURICIO SEGOVIA: On-Site Metrology Manager & Repairman - 2012 He helps run our customer's Metrology Lab. and provides training for our technicians. Over the past year, he's quickly learned Mag Unit and Parts Dryer repair. His knowledge and professionalism keeps our customer's employees happy and their equipment In Tolerance. In 2024 he became an Authorized Magnaflux Technician NICK PACHECO: Service Coordinator, Shipping Manager, & Calibration Technician - 2018 Nick sets our service schedule and works with our customers to help them comply with their specification requirements.  His previous employment gave him excellent customer service skills. IGNACIO BARBOSA: Equipment Manufacturer Technician - 2022 Ignacio was an industrial x-ray radiographer beginning in 1976.  He worked for years at many different companies around Southern California and is now semi-retired, working with us part-time. CARLOS PORTILLO: Film Processor Technician - 2022 As our lead Processor Technician, he has a great work ethic, and an eagerness to help wherever needed. JAMES ALARCON: Equipment Manufacturer Technician - 2022 James has worked in various industries over the years, which provides him with good mechanical skills.  His good sense of humor and quick wit, are appreciated by our customers. SAMANTHA SALAZAR: Calibration Technician & Safety Liaison - 2022 Samantha came to us with years of experience working on family vehicles.  With a pleasant attitude, great computer skills, an Associate of Science degree in Aviation Mechanic Technician, and a Bachelor's degree in Aviation Administration, we were able to quickly train her in calibration and completing our computer-generated certifications. KIM VALENCIA: Receptionist & Accounts Receivable - 2023 Kim worked at Fed Ex for years, and besides having a pleasant demeanor, she is a certified forklift operator. SEBASTIAN ALTAMIRANO: Calibration Technician - 2023 Sebastian is an extremely fast learner and detailed oriented Tech. With his attention to detail, he ensures our customers calibration certificates are delivers accurately and in a timely manner. DANIEL BARAJAS: Calibration Technician - 2023  Daniel quickly displayed a great work ethic and eagerness to learn.  MIKE WOODS: On-Site Metrology Technician - 2023  He helps run our customer's Metrology Dept.  Mike has years of experience working in the Graphic Arts industry, which gave him great computer skills. CHRIS LOPEZ: Technical Sales Representative - 2024 Chris comes to us with 23 years of experience in the Financial Services Industry.  With an extreme facility to learn and an outgoing personality, he looks to become our standout star.  Chris completed a Bachelor's in Exercise Physiology and Master's in Education, both from the University of Arizona, where he also played college football as a member of their lauded Desert Swarm defense of the early 1990's.  In his free-time, he is a High School Football coach for his sons teams. ALEX BETANCOURT: Calibration Technician & Repairman - 2024 Alex began in Quality Control in 1996 and in 2003 began performing Penetrant, X-ray, Visual, and Dimensional Inspections at various customers around Southern California.  His general knowledge of the NDT industry was quickly put to use.

LEONARD GARCIA, JR. -  Died on Aug. 22, 2023, at the age of 79.  Lenny started his NDT career in 1963, working for General Inspection Labs. and later at Cedtech Labs., as a Level II inspector in X-ray, Magnetic Particle, Fluorescent Dye Penetrant, and Ultrasonic Inspections.  He served our country during the Vietnam wartime, stationed in Germany with the Army. He was a founding owner of Cedillos Testing with Art Cedillos, then left to help with sales and service at URESCO, Inc. and later moved on to WMW Associates as a sales and service associate.  During this time he earned an Associate of Science degree in Quality Control from Rio Hondo College, with a minor in Business Administration. In 1979 he founded LEONARD GARCIA ENTERPRISES (LGE) which was the largest industrial x-ray film processor service company in Southern California.  In 1996, LGE was bought by Universal NDT and moved them into the LGE's shop in Upland.  In 2004 he was recognized for being part of Three Generations of one Family to serve as Chairman for the Greater Los Angeles Section of the ASNT, in 2018 he was recognized for 50 years of membership in ASNT, and in 2023 he joined his father as a Tree of Knowledge Honoree for the Memorial Installation at ASNT's International Service Center.   His many years of experience in the NDT industry as both an inspector and mostly as a sales and service professional, made him an indispensable help to the corporation.  His friendly personality and smile are greatly missed. LEONARD GARCIA, SR. -  Died on Jan. 13, 2005, at the age of 85.  Leonard started his NDT career in 1938 at Ansco Films (the American arm of Agfa, which later merged with GAF), then in 1942 moved on to Ferro-Spec Labs. where he became the  Magnetic Particle and Fluorescent Dye Penetrant manager.  During his stretch at Ferro-Spec he got drafted by the Army during World War II and was stationed in Japan.  In 1961 he ventured out with 2 colleagues to found URESCO, Inc. a 3^rd party auditing firm for Douglas Aircraft Co., that soon became a premier manufacturer, distributor, repair, and calibration provider of Fluorescent Dye Penetrant Inspection Systems, Magnetic Particle Units, Industrial X-ray Units, and Ultrasonic equipment.  In 1980, URESCO was bought by Ardrox (Ardrox wanted Uresco's Pen Oils such as their P-133, P-134, and P-135).  In 1983 Leonard founded Universal NDT, Inc. with a colleague.  Leonard brought the Tri-Con Wash Gun into the industry, after seeing it being used at a Garden Supply Store.  He, and a bunch of other old-timers, sat around drinking in a hotel room during an ASNT conference and established the 'minimum dwell times' that are now Penetrant Inspection standards.  He taught many NDT classes in both English and Spanish,  helped establish the Materials Science Dept. at Don Bosco Technical Institute in 1956, was on the NDT Advisory Committee that helped establish an NDT curriculum for Cerritos College from 1968-1983, he was elected a Fellow of the ASNT in 1974, served as a National Director from 1975-1978, served on many of the National organizing committees for ASNT, was recognized in 2004 for being part of Three Generations of one Family to serve as Chairman for the Greater Los Angeles Section of the ASNT, posthumously received the ASNT Mentoring Award in 2005, and in 2019 was included in the first class of Tree of Knowledge Honorees for the Memorial Installation at ASNT's International Service Center.  His contribution to NDT is well documented in the hearts and minds of the many colleagues, customers, and students that will always hold him in high regard.

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