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SGS Opens Peru’s First Port-Based Laboratory in Matarani
In May 2021, SGS opened its brand new laboratory for mineral concentrates and diesel testing in Matarani, Arequipa in Peru. This is Peru's first port-based laboratory for diesel testing, and the first port-based laboratory for the testing of mineral concentrates in all of Latin America.
The Laboratory's Capabilities
Our Matarani laboratory offers analyses of mineral concentrates and diesel product samples. Our experts can analyze samples of mineral concentrates for copper, silver, arsenic, iron, zinc, and moisture. They can also conduct detailed bacteria tests and particle counts for diesel samples.
The laboratory is 190 m2 and employs five full time staff. Strategically located, it provides rapid turnaround times 24/7, in line with our customers’ expectations.
Delivering Value and Quality Assurance
When trading, ensuring the quality of your commodities is key to maintaining a successful operation. The new laboratory allows SGS to continue to help customers ensure the quality of their commodities while meeting local and international regulations and contractual obligations. Its location within the port itself allows samples to be drawn from bulk cargo and testing to be done then and there, helping to prevent transportation processes and time consuming delays. Detailed analyses are delivered quickly and efficiently, so our customers can make crucial business decisions prior to cargo loading, ensuring any quality issues are addressed before it is too late.
Ernesto Labarthe, Business Manager for SGS in Peru said, "The new laboratory allows us to conduct diesel and mineral concentrates testing right in the heart of Matarani's port. This cuts the time hugely, as we no longer need to transport samples to our site in Callao, enabling us to provide customers with prompt expert analysis that informs key business decisions. We're delighted the new laboratory is open!"
Thanks to our new Matarani laboratory, SGS in Peru will now be able to provide even greater value to all our global minerals and diesel customers who operate in the region.
About SGS
SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 89,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.
Expansion of SGS Metals and Minerals Laboratory in Spijkenisse, Rotterdam Is Underway
The SGS metals and minerals trade commodities group has seen a rising demand for testing services to meet client requirements. To facilitate the needs of our clients, we are thrilled to announce that construction of our new, state-of-the-art laboratory began in April this year.
This expansion, which is expected to be completed by December 2021, will double the capacity and improve turnaround time of our current operations – ensuring that we can continue to provide a best-in-class service for all our clients.
Our laboratory in Spijkenisse, located near the port of Rotterdam, already offers a broad range of testing services for the metals and minerals industry. We perform analyses on non-ferrous and ferrous products such as ores, industrial minerals, concentrates, intermediate products and high purity metals. Our services include, among others, sample preparation, TML/FMP, wet chemistry analysis, XRF, ICP OES, AAS, electrogravimetry and fire assay.
This exciting construction project will allow the team to further improve its global position within the industry. Frans van Croonenborg, SGS Business Manager Natural Resources, Minerals Commodities, Benelux and Germany, commented, "By continuing to invest in the laboratory's facilities, we are committing to increase our operational excellence – provide our customers with fast and wide-ranging testing services. Our employees are excited about the new facility and SGS's continued commitment to offer the latest technologies to the global industry."
About SGS
We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 89,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.