APL, Inc. has been in business since 1976 to meet the needs of the growing metallurgical materials and environmental industries. Today, APL is a full service testing, evaluation, engineering and consulting organization servicing a diverse cross-section of industries.
To instill confidence with our clients, APL, Inc. is accredited by the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA). This formal recognition insures that a laboratory is competent to carry out specific tests or specific types of tests. To maintain our accreditation, highly knowledgeable independent A2LA inspectors perform regular rigorous onsite inspections. The accreditation approval process is based on international criteria ISO/IEC 17025, "General Requirements for Accreditation of Laboratories" which requires stringent adherence to written policies and test procedures.
What A2LA Accreditation Means to You
• Proper accreditation assures that the services you receive from APL, Inc. are performed by competent personnel using recognized testing methods.
• Eliminates the need to send your own personnel to audit our facilities, equipment and personnel.
• All instrumentation and calibration standards are traceable to recognized national and international standards organizations.
We are please to announce that we are now DNV certified!
What is DNV and what does the DNV certification mean to you?
Det Norske Veritas or DNV is a classification society established in 1864 in Norway with the objective of “Safeguarding life, property, and the environment”. It was originally founded to inspect and evaluate the technical conditions of Norwegian merchant vessels and as they evolved, their core competence has been to identify, assess, and advise on how to manage risk. Over time, DNV has grown to become one of the three major companies in the classification society business operating across 100 countries and several industries, including: ship transport, energy, aviation, automotive, finance, food/beverage, healthcare and information technology.
As a leading international provider of services for managing risk, the point of managing risk is not necessarily to eliminate risk, but to have an overview of the most critical risks and manage them professionally. DNV has enhanced and developed services, rules and industry standards in multiple fields and is a leading authority for the classification and certification of ships and other maritime structures and facilities. As a certified member of DNV, APL Inc. is an approved testing laboratory that may be used to ensure the quality of your products in a global market where complying with DNV rules and regulations are an essential part of your business.
Along with our A2LA certification, be assured that APL Inc. has the competence and capability to provide you with testing services you require with the peace of mind you expect!