APPL Laboratory – Now Part of SGS North America
Welcome APPL
SGS is proud to welcome APPL Laboratory (APPL) to our network of environmental testing laboratories in North America. Based in Clovis, California, this transaction includes the lab’s equipment, LIMS, and quality system, and enables SGS to begin operations immediately from the existing facility under the SGS network. With this integration, APPL clients now have access to SGS’s extensive network of accredited laboratories and comprehensive environmental testing solutions.
With the integration of APPL, SGS continues to position itself as a leader in the environmental testing industry, dedicated to innovation and client satisfaction.
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