Leading TIC provider expands Toronto operations with major investment in two cutting-edge laboratories
LONDON, UK – August 12, 2024 – Element Materials Technology (Element), a global leader in materials and product qualification testing, inspection, and certification services (TIC), has unveiled investments totalling USD 13 million in its Canadian operations, reinforcing its commitment to innovation, customer experience, and growth in the region.
In Toronto, Ontario, Element has established a new 54,000 square foot industrial laboratory specializing in fire testing and building sciences. This facility consolidates and enhances Element's capabilities in these critical areas, offering comprehensive services to the construction, aerospace, and transportation sectors. The laboratory is designed to reduce delivery times and improve accessibility for customers requiring advanced fire safety and materials testing.
Simultaneously, Element has invested in a new life sciences laboratory, also located in Toronto. This facility focuses on pharmaceutical testing and features significant upgrades across various departments, including metals testing, materials characterization, and extractables/leachables and nitrosamines analysis. The new laboratory strengthens Element's ability to meet the growing demand for high-quality testing services in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.
Rick Sluiters, Executive Vice President for Americas at Element, commented on the investments, stating, "This USD 13 million investment in our Canadian operations underscores our commitment to providing world-class facilities and expertise. These two specialized laboratories will significantly enhance our ability to support product development and certification across multiple industries, enabling our customers to bring critical products and services to market faster and with