Testing labs in Ferntree Gully, VIC

Acoem Australasia is the Australian and Asia-Pacific division of the global Acoem Group, providing environmental monitoring solutions and scientific instrumentation. Originally founded as Ecotech in 1976 by Australian engineer Robert Dal Sasso, the company was acquired by Acoem in 2017 and formally rebranded in 2021. The company operates across all Australian states and territories, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands, with headquarters in Melbourne, Victoria and regional service centers in Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth. The company specializes in air quality monitoring systems and sensors for environmental testing and compliance. Acoem Australasia manufactures and designs instruments including the Serinus suite of gas analysers, Aurora integrating nephelometers (ACTRIS-accredited), and Spectronus greenhouse and trace gas analysers (ICOS-approved). These products are designed and manufactured in Australia and India. The company provides continuous ambient air quality monitoring systems capable of measuring particulate matter (TSP, PM10, PM2.5, PM10-2.5), aerosol concentrations, gaseous pollutants (H2S, SO2, NOx, CO), black carbon, and other atmospheric parameters. Services include continuous emissions monitoring for opacity, particulates, dust, and toxic hydrocarbons. Beyond air quality, Acoem Australasia offers comprehensive environmental monitoring across multiple domains. Water quality testing and sampling services support environmental compliance and research. The company operates ISO 17025-accredited calibration services for meteorological sensors including wind speed anemometers, temperature and humidity probes, pyranometers, and solar radiation sensors. They are the only NATA and MEASNET-certified wind tunnel facility in the Southern Hemisphere, providing independent wind sensor calibration. The service division also supports noise and vibration monitoring through former 01dB product lines and blast monitoring solutions. Industries served include mining and quarrying operations requiring dust and emissions monitoring; manufacturing and industrial facilities; construction sites; airports and aviation operations; government and regulatory environmental agencies; scientific research and university laboratories; food and beverage processing; energy and oil and gas operations; maritime operations; and data centers. The company partners with leading government agencies and research institutions across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. Acoem Australasia maintains ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation for testing and calibration laboratories through NATA (the National Association of Testing Authorities), with accreditation numbers 14184 (Melbourne) and 19650 (Perth). The facility undergoes comprehensive technical and practical audits by NATA every 18 months. Additional certifications include ISO 9001:2015 for quality management systems and ISO 45001:2018 for occupational health and safety management. The company has maintained nearly 30 years of continuous ISO 17025 laboratory accreditation for ambient air monitoring services, demonstrating long-term commitment to measurement quality and regulatory compliance. The company operates as part of the Acoem Group, an international organization with approximately 1,000 employees, 6 manufacturing facilities, and 5 research and development centers across 9 countries, serving nearly 100 countries. Acoem's broader portfolio includes complementary environmental brands: 01dB (noise and vibration specialists), Met One (BAM particulate monitoring), Air Monitors UK (hyperlocal air quality modeling), Dynoptic Systems (continuous emissions monitoring), and Tunnel Sensors (tunnel environmental parameters). This integration provides customers access to holistic data solutions and expanded geographic distribution channels. Acoem Australasia emphasizes precision data, customer service, and sustainable business practices aligned with global environmental monitoring standards.