as one of the world's largest and most diversified testing services providers, als has sites strategically located around the world to provide accurate and timely services. we have operations in more than 350 locations, in 55 countries, and on six continents. we have teams of experts around the world available to provide specialized business solutions that align with client needs. major hub facilities are located in australia, asia, north america, south america, europe, the middle east and africa. \\our company can trace its origins to 1863 when peter morrison campbell first established a soap making business in queensland, australia. after listing on the australian stock exchange in 1952, the modern era of the company began in 1981 with the acquisition of australian laboratory services pty ltd and a shift to becoming a highly regarded international testing, inspection and certification company employing in excess of 13,000 staff. \\irrespective of our size, we have always retained a uniqueness that has allowed us to truly understand the industry, encouraging innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit that creates strong links between our global business operations. \\als limited's major business today is its international testing services business. in that business, we are focused on delivering superior services through four main divisions: minerals; life sciences; energy; and industrial and offering a broad range of technical services to our clients that is unrivalled.
international trade & development
