De-Tect Unit Inspection became part of an international inspection group, the CRC Evans Inspection Group, expanding its global footprint and access to specialised inspection capabilities. This group included PIH Services Middle East (headquartered in Dubai) and Universal Inspection Systems (UNISPEC), based in Scotland with further expansion into Houston, USA.
The company maintained its South African National Accreditation System accreditation as a government-approved inspection authority and achieved ISO 9001:2008 certification. During this period, De-Tect also strengthened its BEE rating through focused socio-economic development and enterprise initiatives.
De-Tect secured long-term contracts for in-service maintenance across both nuclear and conventional power generation facilities, as well as petrochemical plants. The company successfully executed multiple major outages and shutdowns, with a strong emphasis on utilising and developing local personnel.
A key focus area during this time was skills development, with extensive training aligned to ISO 9712 standards, alongside continued investment in safety performance and human reliability.