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Testing Laboratories

Publisher First Research, Inc.
Published Aug 04, 2025
SKU # FRRS20265927

Description

Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter:

Companies in this industry provide engineering, quality control, and certification services in a variety of industries. Major companies include Element, Exponent, and Underwriters Laboratories (all based in the US), along with ALS (Australia), Bureau Veritas (France), DEKRA (Germany), Intertek (UK), and SGS (Switzerland).

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Demand is driven largely by industry and government spending on R&D to improve the efficiency of operations and develop new products and services. The profitability of individual companies depends on technical expertise and the ability to accurately predict project costs. Large labs have advantages in providing a broader range of services through multiple locations; some have strategic partnerships with major corporations. Small labs compete effectively by specializing in particular types of service. The US industry is fragmented: the 50 largest firms account for more than 45% of industry revenue.

PRODUCTS, OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY

Services include chemical, nondestructive, mechanical, and electrical testing as well as calibration testing, thermal testing, and assaying. Companies build facilities to simulate various environments according to temperature, altitude, humidity, sunshine, dust, or explosive atmosphere. Items tested include high-technology products, electrical components, hazardous materials, construction materials, automotive parts, military items, housewares, and toys, as well as food, soil, and water. Testing labs test products for safety; provide certifications; and provide compatibility, stress/performance functionality, and compliance testing. Testing often involves measuring the flow of fluids, chemicals, water, steam, and propellants.

Table of Contents

Industry Overview
Quarterly Industry Update
Business Challenges
Business Trends
Industry Opportunities
Call Preparation Questions
Financial Information
Industry Forecast
Web Links and Acronyms

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