The benefits of outsourcing the analytical function to SA LABS can be summarized as follows:

  • Ease of budget control, with a fixed monthly cost to the service provider.
  • Cost effective, supported by small overhead and management structure, ensuring major cost saving to the client.
  • All management are hands on, and directly involved in all operations.
  • Benefit by having an accredited Laboratory on site, confirming that your Laboratory is producing correct results and managed through an accredited management system  ISO 17025.
  • Ensuring trained and well experienced staff.
  • Access to technical and management support that has over 35 years coal sampling and analysis experience.
  • SA LABS have a maintenance contract with the equipment suppliers, minimizing any potential downtime - cost thereof is included in our proposed fee.
  • Access to the SA LABS Quality Manager, who will conduct internal audits on an ongoing basis.
  • Access to industry experts in Coal Technology
  • Independency of a third-party test report assists in the credibility of results.