Industrial and geological reference materials

IntroductionIntroductionAbout LGC and LGC StandardsLGC Standards provides the widest range of reference materials from a single supplier. We work closely with the leading manufacturers to provide laboratoriesworldwide with improved access to reference materials, covering an increasingly large range of parameters. Our network of offices in Europe, US, Middle East, Africa,China and India allow us to work in partnership with our customers across the globe. Extensive technical expertise and experience in selling reference materials allowsLGC to provide fast delivery, sound technical advice and deal with complex import and export regulations.LGC Standards is part of LGC, an established leader in laboratory services, measurement standards, reference materials and proficiency testing. LGC’s Science andTechnology Division acts as the designated UK National Measurement Institute (NMI) for chemical and bioanalytical measurement, and has a long history in thedevelopment and validation of analytical methods and the production of reference materials.LGC's Science and Technology Division is accredited to ISO Guide 34 (General requirements for the competence of reference materials producers) for the productionof reference materials. In its role as the NMI, LGC serves on the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) Committee for Reference Materials (REMCO),which aims to deliver and encourage a broad international effort for the harmonization, production and application of certified reference materials (CRMs).Breitländer GmbH has been a specialist company in reference materials since 1972 and was acquired by LGC Standards in 2007, joining forces to offer the mostextensive range of certified reference materials and standards. Breitländer also brought high quality sample preparation equipment to the portfolio.Industrial Analytical (Pty) Ltd was formed in 1988 specifically to meet the ever-increasing demand in industry to supply Reference Materials for verifying analyticalresults and proving quality of characterization. Now the single largest supplier of Certified Reference Materials, not only in the Republic of South Africa, but also in theAfrican continent as a whole, Industrial Analytical was acquired by LGC Standards in 2011.Analytical Reference Materials International was founded in 1984 and is a market leader in the chemical characterization and certification of metal alloys. Based inColorado in the US, ARMI produces and distributes reference materials into markets worldwide and runs interlaboratory testing schemes covering a range of alloymaterials. ARMI became part of LGC Standards in 2012.Edition 2013 Many other products are available on request - please contact us to enquire! 5