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Founded by Raymond P. Elliott, P.E., in 1968. Materials Testing Consultants, Inc. (MTC) is a Michigan Corporation providing engineering, consulting and independent testing services. Specializing in construction materials testing, soil mechanics, and environmental matters. Our range of services cover the state of Michigan with our corporate office in Grand Rapids, a branch in Ann Arbor, and portable labs for remote locations. 

We are affiliated with MATECO Drilling Company, located in Rockford, MI. MATECO is an environmental, geotechnical, and drilling contractor. Our combined abilities allow us to uniquely and productively manage projects with our in-house personnel, equipment, controlling the approach, cost, safety, and technical aspects of the engagements.

 

Our History, Our Culture, Our Team

  • With our numerous engineers, geologists, environmental specialists, technicians, and support personnel, we have the technical know-how, manpower, and history of proven results.  We can take a project from the beginning to end with our broad base of professional services.
  • Additionally, MATECO Drilling Company, a subsidiary of MTC, provides specialty geotechnical and environmental test drilling, including hollow stem auger, direct push, and rotary sonic drilling services.
  • MATECO employs highly trained and experienced crew chiefs, drilling assistants, mechanics and support personnel through the operations office in Rockford, Michigan.
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Our Core Values

  • Trust. Having high confidence in our solutions and results.
  • Ethics. Uncompromising in truthfulness, honesty and integrity.
  • Service. Being professional, prompt and courteous.
  • Technical Leadership. Providing exceptional value with technical expertise.

Our Mission

Providing our clients with:

  • Cost effective and creative state-of-the art solutions.
  • Confident assurance of quality through prompt, reputable and unbiased services.

WHAT OUR TEAM MEMBERS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT US​

“There is so much friendliness throughout the company”
“I enjoy the regular meetings of new people in new places doing new things.”
“I have never felt more appreciated working for a company that promotes hard working employees within the company.”
“I consider it a huge accomplishment to have a career that involves the degree I earned in college.”
“The challenge of meeting a variety of clients' needs while utilizing the efforts, skills and knowledge base of my team members.”
“I love the variety of clients and projects that I’m fortunate to be involved with on a day by day basis”
“the strong mentoring philosophy of my supervisors has been a great experience since I started with MTC over 8 years ago after graduating”
“The group of people that I work with are enjoyable and respectful.”
“Working for a small, family owned business is great. You really get a chance to build relationships with your co-workers”
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It is not just our motto, it is our motivation.

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  • Registered Professional Engineers – Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin.
  • AASHTO (American Association of State Highways and Transportation Officials) Accreditation in: Soils, Concrete, Aggregates, Asphalt
  • ACI (American Concrete Institute) Certified Concrete Field Testing Grade 1, Aggregate Testing Level 1, Concrete Strength Testing, Concrete Laboratory Testing Level 1
  • ACEC (American Council of Engineering Companies) Field Manager Certification, Materials Acceptance Process Certification
  • AWS  (American Welding Society) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
  • Certified UST Professional
  • Qualified UST Consultant- Michigan
  • Certified Professional Geologist
  • Certified Asbestos Building Inspectors
  • Certified Asbestos Management Planner
  • Certified Asbestos Project Designers
  • Certified Indoor Environmentalist
  • Masonry Institute of Michigan (MIM)  Masonry Certification
  • MCA (Michigan Concrete Association) Certified Concrete Field Testing Technicians Level 1, Advanced Concrete Technicians Level 2
  • MDOT (Michigan Department of Transportation) Density Technology,
    Certified Aggregate Endorsements A B C D E
  • MDEQ (Michigan Department of Environmental Quality) Certified Stormwater Operator
  • Michigan Certified Bituminous Laboratory Technician Level 1,  Qualified Bituminous QC/QA Technician, Bituminous Paving Operations Certification
  • Post-Tensioning Institute (PTI) Certification for Unbonded Post-Tensioning Level 1
  • Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI)  QC Certification Technician Level 1
  • 40 Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Course (HAZWOPER)
  • Troxler Nuclear Gauge Safety Training

Offices

693 Plymouth Ave. NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49505

Phone: 616-456-5469
Fax: 616-456-5784

253 Dino Drive, Suite B
Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Phone: 734-619-6868
Fax: 616-456-5784

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