Our first 60 years: The power of great ideas
Our extraordinary journey began on March 25, 1961, with the founding of the Institute.
Our extraordinary journey began on March 25, 1961, with the founding of the Institute.
Today, we celebrate 60 years of applied research, innovative solutions, and new services. We honour six decades of tradition, knowledge, innovation, and success.
We also celebrate the incredible people who have shaped our history and continue to contribute to our present and future. Our greatest strength has always been our dedicated associates, whose commitment has driven us to achieve excellence in all areas of our work.
Over the past 60 years, we have adhered to the core values upon which the Institute was founded:
- Reliability – Integral to everything we do, helping us build trust with our partners
- Excellence – We continually strive for improvement and anticipate challenges to remain leaders in our field
- Tradition – Six decades of experience in applied research and laboratory testing form the foundation of our stable and successful future
- Knowledge – Our activities are rooted in the expertise and skills of our employees
- Responsibility – We are deeply aware of the social and environmental impacts of our actions and take great care in environmental protection, human rights, and health and safety
Our partners have been and will always be integral to our past, present, and future. They are the driving force that motivates us to strive for progress. As we celebrate this significant milestone, we extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone for their support over the past 60 years.
Reflecting on our history, we are grateful and proud of our achievements. We look forward to building an even better, more innovative, and efficient future together with all of you.