Geoscience Testing Laboratories (Pty) Ltd

The company (Old Controlab) has its origins as a civil engineering firm that operated in East London in the mid 1960’s. This included a testing laboratory and it was decided, for various reasons, that this element should be discarded and set up as an entity operating independently. Thus, the seeds were sewn for what was to eventually become (in April 1990) Controlab and the name has not been changed since. For an extended duration, Tosca Lab (Pty) Ltd and Control Geoscience Pty) (Old Controlab) Ltd have consistently upheld construction quality standards with unwavering professionalism and impartiality. In line with our enduring dedication to excellence and expansion, we have strategically amalgamated Tosca Lab (Pty) Ltd and Control Geosciences EC (Pty) Ltd to establish a novel entity known as Geoscience Testing Laboratory (Pty) Ltd as from 1 March 2024.This momentous development signifies a substantial extension of our geographical footprint, now spanning East London, Port Elizabeth and Cape Town. Furthermore, it substantially widens our capacity for conducting a comprehensive array of tests and services in-house. Geoscience Testing Laboratory is a Level 2 B-BBEE contributor w. A copy of our certificate is available on request. GTL is a specialist testing company, catering for the civil, geotechnical and structural engineering fraternity. It offers a full range of testing services of soils, aggregates, bitumen, asphalt, concrete and geotechnical investigations for, amongst others, new roads, borrow pits, road rehabilitation, gravel roads, township developments, buildings and structures. We have had field laboratories on various projects nationally for both the South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) and various other government departments. Our Company has also previously monitored the Eastern Cape Government Provincial Laboratories in the absence of other qualified personnel. We achieved our SANAS accreditation (ISO/IEC 17025) for the laboratory (reference number T1102). Geoscience Testing Laboratory is audited annually to ensure that our testing procedures meet the required quality standards. The tests for which we have been accredited for are as follows:
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As a company, we are also committed to an affirmative policy and believe in the upliftment of
previously marginalized individuals. We have been regularly verified by an accredited B-BBEE agency and our verification certificate is available for download from our website. GTL is managed by various key members of our personnel body.