About Us

Thiru. R. Ragunathan is the Founder & Managing Director of Umbrella International (UI), a leading provider of specialized training and industrial services.

Established in 2014, UI began as an NDT training and certification center. Shortly after, the company expanded its expertise into NDT services, catering to heavy industries.

In 2016, UI ventured into the rope access sector, offering IRATA training and operations, earning official membership recognition from IRATA.

By 2020, UI achieved a significant milestone by becoming an Authorized Training Provider (ATP) under IRACS, a globally recognized rope access certification body accredited to ISO/IEC 17024:2012 (www.iracs.org).

With a strong track record, Umbrella International has been delivering rope access solutions across industries, including Oil & Gas, Cement, Wind Energy, and Civil Engineering.

Expanding its expertise, UI now offers consulting services for companies aiming to become members of IRACS or IRATA, ensuring compliance with global rope access standards.