A global leader in FRP composites evaluation + engineering
UTComp’s mission is to improve the reliability, performance and safety of equipment made of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite materials.
We work with industry leaders around the world in chemical processing, oil and gas, pulp and paper, mining and many other industries.
Non-destructive evaluation services
Our engineers and NDE inspectors are certified in accordance with SNT-TC-1A to provide FRP inspection and assessment services using the UltraAnalytix® NDE method — the only proven non-destructive, non-intrusive system for fast, reliable, cost-effective evaluation of FRP composite assets.
FRP engineering services
Our FRP engineering services include material selection, design, fabrication, installation supervision and more. We also provide innovative repair services for your FRP equipment.
Our Milestones
UTComp, Inc. is a leader in nondestructive evaluation and engineering innovation for FRP composite asset performance and reliability worldwide. Here are our milestones since 2008:
Inception
Geoff Clarkson, P.Eng., founds UTComp with a mission to improve the safe performance of FRP composite equipment
A NEW WAY TO TEST FRP
UTComp introduces the world’s first data-driven non-destructive evaluation (NDE) system, now known as UltraAnalytix (UAX+)
FIRST LICENSEE
Horizon Testing in British Columbia, Canada becomes UTComp’s first licensee
EARNING ACCEPTANCE
A global food processing company is the first industry giant to approve use of UltraAnalytix NDE across its facilities
PIPE INSPECTION
UTComp introduces UltraAnalytix NDE pipe inspection (diameters greater than 7 mm)
THIRD-PARTY VALIDATION
York University and the University of Alabama at Birmingham validate the UltraAnalytix NDE system
SABIC APPROVAL
Chemical manufacturer SABIC approves the UltraAnalytix NDE system for their facilities worldwide
U.S. PATENT ISSUED
U.S. Patent “System and Method for Analysis of Fiber Reinforced Composites” awarded to UTComp
1 MILLION DATA POINTS
The UltraAnalytix database reaches 1 million data points from customer assets around the world for increasingly precise forecasting capabilities
LICENSEES WORLDWIDE
UTComp licensees (13) now span the globe, serving North and South America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Australia, New Zealand and SE Asia.
CORROSION BARRIER TESTING
UltraAnalytix NDE technology is proven capable of evaluating corrosion barrier damage in FRP & dual laminate assets to accurately predict their lifespan
INSPECTOR CERTIFICATION
UTComp establishes an ASNT-compliant certification program for UltraAnalytix NDE inspection personnel
WRC Bulletin 601
Publication of WRC Bulletin 601 (FRP Fitness for Service Assessment) by UTComp founder Geoff Clarkson
WORK BEGINS ON NEW API 579-1 PART
Geoff Clarkson leads the project team working on a proposed new part for API 579-1 / ASME-FFS-1 to include FRP evaluation
NEW U.S. PATENT
UTComp is awarded U.S. Patent No. 12,241,868, “System and Method For Evaluation of a Material System”. The patent covers UTComp’s novel, non-destructive attenuation-based ultrasound method for evaluating corrosion barrier damage.
THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT
UTComp continues to grow and break new ground for FRP composite reliability
Our Values
We value excellence, honesty and integrity within all professional interactions. We are committed to providing engineering support and advice to customers, including owners, manufacturers and others, through the life cycle of FRP equipment, regulated safety systems and other engineering services. We work with customers to identify needs and address these projects within the appropriate regulations and design and reliability requirements. Learn more about our corporate values.
Accreditation
UTComp is licensed by Professional Engineers Ontario and Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Newfoundland and Labrador. We also hold a Certificate of Authorizations by Professional Engineers Ontario.
UltraAnalytix NDT evaluations for FRP composites are performed by inspectors who are certified in accordance with SNT-TC-1A practice.
We are also an active member of many professional associations including the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) and The Chlorine Institute.
Learn more about our professional accreditation and certifications
Our Team
Jo Anne Watton, CEO
Jo Anne leads all aspects of UTComp’s sales, customer service, marketing, human resources, finance and information systems.
She has a post-graduate degree from Wilfrid Laurier University and years of leadership experience in the industry, as well as for other not-for-profit, for-profit, research and government organizations.
During her time working for a major charitable organization, Jo Anne formed and led the Canadian Coalition for Genetic Fairness. She was instrumental in the formulation of three bills being put before the House of Commons and the Province of Ontario. As a registered Federal Lobbyist, Jo Anne has been published in a number of journals and has spoken at many conferences. Her work has been quoted by The Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, and CBC.
Working closely with the CTO, Jo Anne now directs the internal team at UTComp to work in accordance with strategic objectives as developed by senior management and the Board of Directors.
Geoff Clarkson, CTO
Geoff Clarkson, P.Eng., is UTComp’s founder and Chief Technical Officer.
Geoff completed his engineering degree at the University of Waterloo, Canada in 1982, specializing in Systems Design Engineering.
He is a subject matter expert in all aspects of the engineering, design, inspection and evaluation of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) materials.
Early in Geoff’s career he worked in maintenance and project roles in pulp and paper, mineral processing, water treatment, nuclear energy and chemical processing.
In 1998, he became an independent plant and project engineer for industrial clients throughout North America as well as Russia, Mexico, New Caledonia, and other locations.
Throughout his work, Geoff found a consistent gap in support for end users of FRP equipment.
In response, starting in 2006, he focused his attention on the development of non-destructive tools for evaluating FRP and providing useful reliability information to end users.
The result is UTComp’s patented UltraAnalytix® system for the non-destructive evaluation of FRP, which gives end users reliable Fitness For Service information about their assets.
Geoff is an Associate Member of the National Academy of Forensic Engineers (NAFE).
In 2019, he was awarded the Ernest C. Manning Innovation Awards’ David E. Mitchell Award of Distinction in recognition of his pioneering work in developing a safe, non-destructive method for evaluating composite material reliability.
Geoff is also the author of WRC Bulletin 601 and currently leads the ASME/API Fitness-For-Service Joint Committee (FFSJC) project team developing a new part for API 579-1/ASME FFS-1 for evaluating Fitness For Service of FRP assets.
Bob Ilmonen, Director of Operations
Bob is a proven leader with a 25-year record of success as a mechanical engineer and entrepreneur developing cutting-edge processes and innovative products across multiple sectors including advanced manufacturing, plastics and clean energy. He brings a unique combination of technical skills and business acumen to advance UTComp’s global mission to improve the safety and reliability of industrial assets and infrastructure made from fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite materials.
Tom Shewfelt, Director, Sales & Business Development
Tom is a seasoned sales professional and Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) with more than 30 years of experience driving business on a global scale. His career prior to UTComp includes more than a decade in business and sales management in the protective linings and corrosion industries. Tom is focused on advancing UTComp’s growth in industrial applications for UltraAnalytix NDE technology to ensure FRP composite reliability and safety worldwide.
Jo Anne Watton, Chief Executive Officer
Jo Anne oversees UTComp’s sales, customer service, marketing, human resources, finance and information systems. Since completing her post-graduate degree at Wilfrid Laurier University, Jo Anne has spent years gaining leadership skills and experience in the not-for-profit, for-profit, research and government sectors.
During her time working for a major charitable organization, Jo Anne formed and led the Canadian Coalition for Genetic Fairness. She was instrumental in the formulation of three bills being put before the House of Commons and the Province of Ontario. As a registered Federal Lobbyist, Jo Anne has been published in a number of journals and has spoken at many conferences. Her work has been quoted by The Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, and CBC.
Working closely with the CTO, Jo Anne now directs the internal team at UTComp to work in accordance with strategic objectives as developed by senior management and the Board of Directors.
Connect with Jo Anne on LinkedIn.
Geoff Clarkson, Chief Technical Officer
Geoff completed his engineering degree at the University of Waterloo, Canada in 1982, specializing in Systems Design Engineering. Throughout his career he has worked in maintenance and project roles in pulp and paper, mineral processing, water treatment, nuclear energy and chemical processing. In 1998, he established himself as an independent plant and project engineer for industrial clients and has worked throughout North America as well as Russia, Mexico, New Caledonia, and other locations. Throughout his work, he found a consistent gap in support for end users of equipment made from fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP).
Geoff developed the patented UltraAnalytix® NDT system, an innovative approach to non-destructive evaluation of FRP which gives end users reliable and valid information about their FRP assets.
His career has enabled the development of a high level of expertise in all aspects of the engineering, design, inspection and evaluation of FRP. Since 2006, Geoff has focused his attention on the development of non-destructive tools for evaluating FRP and providing useful reliability information to end users.
Geoff is an Associate Member of the National Academy of Forensic Engineers (NAFE).
In 2019, he was awarded the Ernest C. Manning Innovation Awards’ David E. Mitchell Award of Distinction in recognition of his pioneering work in developing a safe, non-destructive method for evaluating the reliability of composite materials.
Connect with Geoff on LinkedIn.
Bob Ilmonen, Director of Operations
Bob is a proven leader with a 25-year record of success as a mechanical engineer and entrepreneur developing cutting-edge processes and innovative products across multiple sectors including advanced manufacturing, plastics and clean energy. He brings a unique combination of technical skills and business acumen to advance UTComp’s global mission to improve the safety and reliability of industrial assets and infrastructure made from fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) and other composite materials.
Tom Shewfelt, Director, Sales and Business Development
Tom is a seasoned sales professional and Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) with more than 30 years of experience driving business on a global scale. His career prior to UTComp includes more than a decade in business and sales management in the protective linings and corrosion industries. Tom is focused on advancing UTComp’s growth in industrial applications for UltraAnalytix NDT technology to ensure FRP composite reliability and safety worldwide.
Our Staff:
Robin Hagerman
Director of Administration
Chris Groves
Computer Programmer
Rob Groves
Computer Programmer
Mark Putt, P.Eng.
Engineering Team Lead
Karelle Guiao
Engineering Analyst
Saj Khan
Engineering Analyst
Rob Kohli
Engineering Analyst
Alisa Nitu
Engineering Analyst
Shane Park
Engineering Analyst
UTComp Patents
UTComp holds U.S. patents for its UltraAnalytix® method of non-destructive, non-intrusive inspection of FRP and composite assets.
UTComp Inc. is dedicated to improving the performance and safety of equipment made of fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) and other composite materials. The company’s intellectual property includes the following patents:
- U.S. Patent 9,989,502, “System and Method for Analysis of Fibre Reinforced Composites,” June 5, 2018.
- U.S. Patent 10,295,506 B2, “Ultrasound Transducer With Reduced Aperture Delay Line,” May 21, 2019.
- U.S. Patent 10,527,591 B2, “System and Method for Analysis of Fibre Reinforced Composites,” January 7, 2020.
- U.S. Patent 10,816,514, “System and Method for Analysis of Fibre Reinforced Composites, October 27, 2020.”
- U.S. Patent Number 12,241,868, “System and Method for Evaluation of a Material System,” March 4, 2025.