Profile: ALS Laboratory Group

ALS is a diversified international analytical laboratory group, which first established its operations in Queensland, Australia in 1975. With 127 locations and an excess of 5,000 staff operating in 36 countries throughout Australia, North America, South America, Africa, Europe and Asia, the company is now one of the largest analytical laboratory groups in the world.

ALS provides a broad range of sophisticated, state of the art services to four main market segments; mining and mineral exploration, environmental monitoring, equipment maintenance through used lubricant analysis, and commodity analysis & certification.

With a long term commitment to:

• Quality
• Service
• Innovation

ALS has remained at the forefront of analytical chemistry and built an enviable reputation in its target markets.

ALS embraces a consistent global approach to

• Quality Assurance
• Human Resources
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Environmental Best Practices

All ALS laboratories operate in compliance with ISO17025, with dedicated Quality Control Chemists in each major laboratory, a dedicated Quality Control Group in each region of the world, and a Global Technical Manager for each service area in which the company operates. As a professional services organisation, ALS is committed to the ongoing professional development of all staff through peer interaction as well as in-house and external training Programs. ALS operates a proactive global OHS&E program that ensures consistent compliance that is in excess of local regulatory requirements, throught the world.

ALS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Campbell Brothers Ltd, an Australian based public company that began operations in 1863.