August 20, 2024
AGAT International, through its incorporated United States subsidiary AGAT Laboratories Inc., is pleased to announce the acquisition of the assets of Flower Scientific, an analytical testing laboratory, located in Tempe, Arizona. This newest venture comes with advanced analytical instrumentation with capabilities to focus on specialty chemistry in the Environmental and Life Sciences sectors. This new laboratory represents a significant milestone in AGAT Laboratories Group of companies, establishing our first official lab in the US.
Commencing operations September 1, 2024, AGAT Laboratories Inc. will open the doors to a state-of-the-art Environmental laboratory initially focusing on Water Quality and Contaminants, with additional capabilities to service the Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) market. Our newest laboratory will address the growing demand for comprehensive testing solutions in critical areas across the United States while meeting stringent regulatory requirements, providing our clients with the highest quality of service they have come to expect throughout the AGAT Group of Laboratories.
Our new lab in greater Phoenix, Arizona, with the support of our labs across Canada, will become a gateway for further expansion of our Canadian laboratory services throughout the United States. From our new base in Tempe, AGAT Laboratories plans to invest and expand its services throughout the United States to cover all sectors currently offered in our Canadian operations. Our short-term goal is to establish a robust presence in the Greater Phoenix Region and progressively extend our reach throughout the U.S., delivering the same exceptional analytical services that have earned us a 45 year reputation for Service Beyond Analysis.
With a strong focus in servicing International markets, AGAT Laboratories has proven experience across the Americas, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. This newest expansion showcases our commitment to investing locally and building services and capacity in expanded markets for our International clientele. This expansion aligns with AGAT Laboratories’ strategic vision of growth, innovation and diversification, reinforcing our position as an industry leader globally.
About AGAT International Ltd.
AGAT International Ltd. is a Canadian owned holding company headquartered in Calgary Alberta. AGAT Laboratories Inc. and AGAT Labs Mexicana are wholly owned subsidiaries in the United States and Mexico respectively. AGAT Laboratories Ltd. Is a wholly owned Canadian subsidiary operating throughout Canada and Internationally. With a highly specialized network of laboratories, AGAT provides analytical solutions worldwide, renowned for its provision of accurate, timely and defensible solutions to complex analytical requests with a constant focus on ensuring “Service Beyond Analysis” to its national and international clients.
With 45 locations coast to coast, supported by 12 Centers of Excellence; AGAT Laboratories services a wide spectrum of industries inclusive of Geosciences, Advanced Core and Materials, Reservoir Characterization, Petroleum Testing, Lubricant Testing, Air Quality Monitoring, Environmental Chemistry, Forensic Chemistry, Ultra-Trace and Toxicology, Food Testing, Agricultural Analysis and Mining Geochemistry.
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