Chief Executive: Caroline Gumble (dr)
Turnover: £65 million
Number of staff: 500

TWI is one of the world’s foremost independent research and technology organisations, with expertise in manufacturing, engineering and materials joining processes and their application in industry. TWI specialises in innovation, knowledge transfer and solving problems across all aspects of manufacturing, fabrication and integrity management.

Established in Cambridge, UK in 1946, the organisation has gained a first-class reputation for service through its teams of respected consultants, scientists, engineers and support staff working with over 500 Industrial Member companies in 70 countries.

TWI currently operates from 54,000m2 of manufacturing, testing and training space, with four UK and five overseas facilities serving its Members and customers. A successful international Training and Examinations programme sees over 20,000 students trained each year in welding and inspection technologies.

TWI is certified to ISO 9001, 14001, 17025, 18001, TickITplus and the UK government Cyber Essentials Plus scheme.

TWI in the news

July 14, 2025
TWI introduces new CEO and Chair of Council

May 23, 2025
TWI Event Draws in Defence Sector

February 5, 2025
Caroline Gumble Announced as New TWI CEO

Contact

Granta Park
Great Abington
Cambridge
CB21 6AL

Tel: 01223 899 000
Fax: 01223 892 588
Email: twi@twi.co.uk
Website: www.twi.co.uk