About us

Established over 80 years ago, we are a British, family owned business that specialises in the design and manufacture of laboratory test instruments for quality control applications. Based in Surrey, we export innovative instruments worldwide with installations in over 120 countries. Our unique range of advanced instruments provide solutions for quality control applications across a diverse range of products from jet fuel to lipstick.

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We deliver what you need

When you order an instrument from us, we make sure you have everything you require to run a test as soon as it arrives.

On-site Training

If required, we will set up your instrument on-site and provide you with all the necessary training. We will never provide you with an instrument you can’t use!

Servicing

Depending on the instrument, we provide either in-house or on-site servicing of your instrument.

Support

We hope you don’t have any issues with your instrument, but if you do we will provide you with all the technical support you need to get it running smoothly again.

Awards and accreditations

We are certified to ISO 9001 for the design, manufacture, supply and service of quality control instruments and ISO 14001 for an effective environmental management system. We achieve these accreditations with numerous hard working teams that make sure our products are designed, built, inspected, delivered and serviced to the highest of standards.

We are proud to have received four Queen’s Awards, two for International Trade and two for Innovation. We are constantly looking for new ways to excel in our field and we are hoping our most recent award will not be our last.

Worldwide partner network

We have a well-established worldwide partner network that provides first class technical support and service across the globe. We run regular workshops, both in the UK and abroad, to keep partners and customers up to date with new developments and to enable hands on training.

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In the community

Stanhope-Seta are long standing supporters of STEM charities and programmes who provide young students exciting opportunities with the aim to inspire them to change their perspective on STEM subjects. We offer a number of exciting opportunities including placements, work experience and internships for students during and after formal education. We are also proud sponsors and supporters of a number of local charities.

For more information on any of our business and community related activities, please contact Jadranka Nicholls, Business and Community Lead.

GASP Motor Project

For almost 10 years, Stanhope-Seta has supported GASP, an inspiring alternative learning programme that provides specialist, practical, hands on experiences to deliver accredited courses in basic mechanics and practical engineering skills for young people aged between 13 and 15 years old.

Students who take part in GASP at Stanhope-Seta are introduced to a wide range of manufacturing and engineering practices including wiring, pipe bending, programming/coding, production processes, CAD design and 3D printing outside of the classroom.

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GASP Motor Project

For almost 10 years, Stanhope-Seta has supported GASP, an inspiring alternative learning programme that provides specialist, practical, hands on experiences to deliver accredited courses in basic mechanics and practical engineering skills for young people aged between 13 and 15 years old.

Students who take part in GASP at Stanhope-Seta are introduced to a wide range of manufacturing and engineering practices including wiring, pipe bending, programming/coding, production processes, CAD design and 3D printing outside of the classroom.

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F1 in Schools

F1 in Schools is an inspiring STEM challenge that has grown to attract the world’s most talented 9 to 19 year olds to design, analyse, make, test and race miniature gas powered cars. F1 in Schools aims to create a fun and exciting learning environment for students, inspiring more to enter into a career within engineering, science, marketing and technology.

Stanhope-Seta is proud to sponsor F1 in Schools team, Team Nightingale who made it all the way to the World Finals in Singapore, placing third.

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F1 in Schools

F1 in Schools is an inspiring STEM challenge that has grown to attract the world’s most talented 9 to 19 year olds to design, analyse, make, test and race miniature gas powered cars. F1 in Schools aims to create a fun and exciting learning environment for students, inspiring more to enter into a career within engineering, science, marketing and technology.

Stanhope-Seta is proud to sponsor F1 in Schools team, Team Nightingale who made it all the way to the World Finals in Singapore, placing third.

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Work experience, placements and apprenticeships

Stanhope-Seta is proud to regularly offer students from local secondary schools the opportunity to join us for a week of work experience. Within our Research and Development department, a number of students from local Universities undertake their placement year with us and for those looking for an alternative to a University degree, we offer apprenticeships.

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Work experience, placements and apprenticeships

Stanhope-Seta is proud to regularly offer students from local secondary schools the opportunity to join us for a week of work experience. Within our Research and Development department, a number of students from local Universities undertake their placement year with us and for those looking for an alternative to a University degree, we offer apprenticeships.

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Workshops and career fairs

Stanhope-Seta regularly visits local secondary schools and Universities and holds STEM-related demonstrations at Career fairs, open days and similar events.

We discuss work experience, apprenticeships and further education possibilities. We also support students by giving them a mock interview, information evenings and general support with their chosen subjects. The local schools we support are Chertsey High, Jubilee High, Salesian, David Bishop Brown, The Winston Churchill School, St John the Baptist School and Fullbrook School to name a few.

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Workshops and career fairs

Stanhope-Seta regularly visits local secondary schools and Universities and holds STEM-related demonstrations at Career fairs, open days and similar events.

We discuss work experience, apprenticeships and further education possibilities. We also support students by giving them a mock interview, information evenings and general support with their chosen subjects. The local schools we support are Chertsey High, Jubilee High, Salesian, David Bishop Brown, The Winston Churchill School, St John the Baptist School and Fullbrook School to name a few.

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Community projects and Charities

Stanhope-Seta takes part in community projects throughout the year and is a proud sponsor of a number of charities including Holme Farm.

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Community projects and Charities

Stanhope-Seta takes part in community projects throughout the year and is a proud sponsor of a number of charities including Holme Farm.

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