Our Mission & Values
At CDL Group, our mission is to help organisations achieve compliance, improve performance, and build confidence through expert certification, inspection, testing, and technical services.
Our focus is on providing practical solutions that make your work easier, not harder. Committed to quality and value, we’re here to support your success every step of the way.
We are committed to delivering practical solutions, trusted advice, and exceptional customer service, enabling our clients to meet industry requirements while driving continual improvement and sustainable growth.
CDL Group is a leading provider of ISO certification, welding inspection, non-destructive testing (NDT), BS EN 1090 certification, laboratory testing, and technical compliance services across the UK and Ireland.
Our Values
Success
We have the highest pass rates in our industry for all Certifications, Training and Testing services offered.
People
This includes our clients and the individuals that make up our Company. We pride ourselves on working as a team, with you, to achieve your chosen goals.
Integrity
Although our role is to assess others, we hold ourselves to the highest standards, with honesty, transparency and transparency, even when no-one else is watching.
Meet the Team
Edward Cadenne de Lannoy
Managing Director
The founder and Owner of CDL Group. Having been in Management for over 15 years and a true investor in people ‘Eddie’ will tell you, “My job is to employ people that are better at their individual jobs than I could ever be” and he believes that is what he has achieved at CDL Group.
David Matthews *EngTech TechWeldI*
Senior Welding Inspector
*CSWIP 3.2.2 SWI, PCN II PT, MT, UT* David Matthews joined CDL Group in February 2016 and brings extensive hands-on industry experience to the team. A time-served welder and fabricator, David spent 14 years working directly within the industry before moving into inspection and compliance. This practical background gives him a unique understanding of the challenges faced by welders, fabricators, and engineering businesses, allowing him to provide realistic and effective solutions. David holds PCN Level 2 certification in Dye Penetrant Testing (PT) and is a qualified CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector. His combination of technical qualifications and practical experience enables him to support customers throughout the testing, inspection, and certification process. Having personally worked through the welding qualification and inspection journey, David understands the requirements from both the assessor's and candidate's perspective. As a result, he is well placed to guide customers through the process, answer technical questions, and help them achieve successful outcomes. David takes a practical and approachable approach to customer support. He is passionate about sharing his knowledge and helping businesses meet industry requirements while maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Kerrith Soden
Business Development Manager for Welding & NDT Services
Kerrith Soden is the Business Development Manager at CDL Group, specialising in welding compliance, testing, and certification services. With a strong background in engineering and business development, having come from one of the UK's largest steel fabricators. Kerrith works closely with steel fabricators, manufacturers, and engineering businesses across the UK. He helps organisations navigate complex compliance requirements while identifying practical and cost-effective solutions to support their operational goals. Kerrith has extensive knowledge of welding qualification testing, BS EN 1090 compliance, ISO 9606 welder qualifications, welding quality requirements, and non-destructive testing (NDT). He is passionate about helping businesses understand their obligations, maintain compliance, and improve efficiency through expert guidance and support. Known for his approachable and practical style, Kerrith focuses on building long-term relationships with customers and delivering solutions that add real value. His commitment to customer service and technical excellence makes him a trusted point of contact for organisations seeking support with welding compliance and certification requirements. At CDL Group, Kerrith continues to work alongside customers throughout the UK, helping them achieve compliance with confidence while supporting the highest standards of quality and safety.
Craig Jones
Business Development Manager for ISO
Craig Jones is the Business Development Manager for CDL Group’s ISO division and has been a valued member of the team for over six years. Throughout his time with CDL Group, Craig has worked closely with organisations of all sizes, helping them understand, implement, and maintain ISO management systems. His customer-focused approach and strong understanding of business operations enable him to guide clients through the certification process with confidence. Craig is passionate about building long-term relationships and supporting businesses in achieving their compliance goals. Whether organisations are pursuing certification for the first time or looking to improve existing management systems, he takes the time to understand their individual requirements and provide practical, tailored solutions. Known for his approachable manner and commitment to customer service, Craig works with businesses across a wide range of sectors, supporting them with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and other internationally recognised standards. As part of the CDL Group team, Craig remains dedicated to helping organisations improve performance, demonstrate compliance, and achieve sustainable business growth through effective management systems.
Ian Jones
Certification Manager
Ian Jones is a highly experienced Lead Auditor who has been a valued member of the CDL Group team for over eight years. During his time with CDL Group, Ian has worked with organisations across a wide range of industries, helping them achieve, maintain, and improve their management systems. His extensive auditing experience spans all ISO standards provided by CDL Group, giving him a broad understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by businesses of all sizes. Ian is passionate about helping organisations get the most value from their management systems. He takes a practical and professional approach to certifications, focusing not only on compliance but also on identifying opportunities for continual improvement and business growth. Known for his approachable manner and attention to detail, Ian works closely with clients to ensure documentation is thorough, constructive, and beneficial. His ability to build strong working relationships helps create a positive audit experience while maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism. Whether supporting organisations through their first certification audit or conducting ongoing surveillance and recertification audits, Ian is committed to delivering a consistent, fair, and value-added service. As Lead of CDL Group's auditing team, Ian continues to help businesses demonstrate compliance, improve performance, and achieve confidence in their management systems.
Oliver Hawkins
Quality Manager
Oliver Hawkins is a Senior Laboratory Technician at CDL Group, supporting customers across welding qualification testing, inspection, and technical services. With a strong combination of technical knowledge and practical industry experience, Oliver plays an important role in ensuring testing and certification activities are delivered accurately, efficiently, and to the highest standards. His attention to detail and commitment to quality help provide customers with confidence throughout the testing process. Oliver holds CSWIP 3.0 certification and works closely with both clients and colleagues to support a wide range of welding and compliance requirements. He is passionate about maintaining high standards and delivering a professional service that helps customers achieve their certification and qualification objectives. Known for his approachable manner and strong work ethic, Oliver takes pride in supporting customers through every stage of the testing process. Whether assisting with welder qualifications, laboratory testing, or technical enquiries, he is committed to providing a positive experience and reliable support. As part of the CDL Group team, Oliver continues to contribute to the delivery of high-quality testing, inspection, and certification services for organisations across a wide range of industries.
Cenwyn Bloor-Jones
Senior Welding Inspector
Cenwyn Bloor-Jones is a Welding Inspector and NDT Technician at CDL Group, providing technical support across welding inspection, non-destructive testing, and qualification services. With a strong background in welding and inspection, Cenwyn plays an important role in helping customers meet industry standards and compliance requirements. His practical approach, technical knowledge, and attention to detail ensure that inspections and testing activities are carried out to the highest standards. Cenwyn holds CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector certification along with Level II NDT qualifications, enabling him to support a wide range of welding inspection and testing requirements. He works closely with customers across multiple sectors, providing guidance and expertise throughout the qualification and certification process. Known for his professional and approachable manner, Cenwyn is committed to delivering a high-quality service while helping customers achieve compliance with confidence. He takes pride in building strong relationships and providing practical support tailored to each client's needs. As part of the CDL Group team, Cenwyn continues to support organisations throughout the UK with welding inspection, non-destructive testing, and technical compliance services.
Paul Williams
Senior Welding Inspector
Paul Williams is a Welding Inspector and NDT Technician at CDL Group, bringing a wealth of practical industry experience to the team. Having worked in welding since leaving school, Paul has developed a strong understanding of fabrication, welding processes, and quality requirements from the ground up. His hands-on background gives him valuable insight into the challenges faced by welders and manufacturers, allowing him to provide practical support and technical guidance to customers. Paul joined CDL Group over two and a half years ago and has since built extensive experience in welding inspection, qualification testing, and non-destructive testing. He holds CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector certification and PCN qualifications and is currently working towards achieving his CSWIP 3.2 Senior Welding Inspector qualification as part of his ongoing professional development. Known for his approachable manner and attention to detail, Paul works closely with customers to help them meet industry standards, achieve compliance, and maintain high levels of quality throughout their operations. Passionate about continuous improvement and technical excellence, Paul is committed to delivering a professional and reliable service while supporting customers through every stage of the inspection and testing process. As part of the CDL Group team, Paul continues to help organisations across a range of industries achieve confidence in their welding, inspection, and compliance requirements.
Our History
2013
CDL Group was founded by Edward Cadenne de Lannoy after identifying a clear gap in the market when BS EN ISO 1090 became mandatory. At the time, many businesses were struggling to understand the requirements surrounding weld testing, certification, and compliance.
Determined to provide a better solution, Edward built CDL Group around a simple principle: combining technical expertise with practical, hands-on support. The goal was to make compliance straightforward and accessible while helping organisations achieve certification with confidence.
Today, that same commitment remains at the heart of everything we do. We continue to support businesses with trusted certification, inspection, testing, and technical services, helping them meet industry requirements and achieve long-term success.
2014
A significant milestone in CDL Group’s journey was becoming an ISO 17021 Conformity Assessment Body through Qualitas Veritas.
This expansion allowed us to offer certification services against internationally recognised standards, including ISO 9001 (Quality Management), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety), and ISO 27001 (Information Security Management).
By broadening our certification capabilities, we strengthened our ability to provide a complete compliance solution, supporting clients throughout their certification journey from implementation through to ongoing assessment and continual improvement.
2015-2017
As demand for our services continued to grow, CDL Group expanded its presence by opening two new regional offices and growing the team to seven full-time employees.
This period of growth strengthened our technical expertise, increased our capacity, and enabled us to provide an even higher level of support to our expanding customer base across the UK.
2018
As demand for our services continued to increase, CDL Group opened its first overseas facility in Ireland.
This marked an important step in our growth journey, allowing us to better support our expanding customer base while extending our reach beyond the UK for the first time.
2019
CDL Group continued to expand its capabilities in 2019 through a partnership with Bipol, a leading French manufacturer of industrial inspection equipment.
Becoming the sole UK distributor for Bipol’s products allowed us to offer customers access to advanced inspection technologies, including videoscopes and endoscopes. This strengthened our technical offering and further enhanced our ability to support clients with innovative inspection solutions.
2023-2025
As part of our commitment to continually improving our services, CDL Group invested in the development of its first in-house laboratory at our headquarters in Mid Wales.
By bringing testing capabilities in-house, we were able to reduce reliance on external laboratories, improve turnaround times, and provide even greater value to our customers through a more efficient and responsive service.
This period of growth culminated in June 2025 when our laboratory achieved UKAS accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025. This achievement recognised the technical competence and quality of our laboratory services and established CDL Group as the only provider of its kind in Wales.
The accreditation marked a major milestone in our journey and further strengthened our position as a trusted provider of testing, inspection, certification, and compliance services.
2026
2026 marked a significant year of growth for CDL Group as we expanded our capabilities through the acquisition of WeldEng Consultants Ltd and Ultraflux NDT.
These acquisitions strengthened our expertise across welding engineering, non-destructive testing (NDT), inspection, compliance, certification, and technical services. They also brought highly experienced professionals into the business, further enhancing the knowledge and support available to our customers.
Building on long-standing industry relationships and a shared commitment to quality, these additions reinforced CDL Group’s position as a leading provider of testing, inspection, certification, and compliance services throughout the UK and Ireland.
As we continue to grow, our focus remains the same: delivering expert guidance, exceptional service, and practical solutions that help our customers succeed.
