Why CATLab?
Simply put, we've walked in your shoes and built our business accordingly.
Since 1989, our parent company, Control Automation Technologies Corporation (CATC) had furnished dozens of service technicians with precision test equipment for the calibration, maintenance and commissioning of its customer's process control systems. At first, we relied on the services of other commercial calibration labs to keep our technician's test equipment in good repair and calibration. Over the course of a decade we experienced wide variances in service from a variety of labs, some good, some not so much. Too often, we suffered through long delays, poor communication, inconsistent pricing and poor documentation.
Not only were we inconvenienced with our equipment out for long periods, sometimes twice for the same service; but the inefficiency of trading equipment between techs and the impact of substandard documentation were too costly. It was clear that the labs we'd tried, while probably competent on the bench, had little knowledge of circumstances in the field. In 1998, we decided we could do better. Using the strategies we'd seen work and modifying those that didn't, we followed the accreditation guidelines of the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation and founded CATLab™.
Today, we operate our North Carolina and Virginia laboratories on the philosophy; “Under Promise, Over Deliver”. As a result, nearly 250 manufacturers and industrial service companies throughout the eastern United States will benefit this year. As we expand our service area, many more will join them. Here are a few reasons why:
- A2LA Accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2005
- ANSI/NCSL Z-540-1-1994 Compliant
- Active Participant in Proficiency Testing
- NIST Traceable Calibrations - AF/AL Data
- ISO/IEC 17025:2005 Documentation with Measurement Uncertainty
- Paper & Electronic Documentation
- Calibration Schedule Management with Equipment Due Reminders
- 4 to1 Typical Test Accuracy Ratio
- Calibration History of Test Assets
- Procedures & Tolerances pursuant to Mfg. And Mil. Specifications
- Rapid Turn-around, typically 4-5 days
- On-Site Services for large volume
- Pick Up / Delivery available
- Loaner Equipment Available
- Among most competitive pricing in industry
Because we've shared the same challenges in the process control world, we relate to your needs and respond accordingly. You'll know this as soon as you talk to the very techs that are servicing your equipment.
CATLab, built by technicians, for technicians.
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