Retlif, Acme form West Coast test lab alliance

Retlif Testing Laboratories of Ronkonkoma, N.Y., which has provided EMC (electromagnetic compatibility) and ESS (environmental simulation) testing since 1978, has formed a strategic alliance with Acme Testing of Acme, Wash. The arrangement brings Retlif’s wide array of advanced EMC and ESS testing as well as extensive engineering capabilities to the Pacific Northwest, specifically the Puget Sound area. The expansion in combined capacity and capabilities enables Retlif and Acme to service rising demand from the commercial transportation, homeland security, and defense industry sectors.

The Retlif-Acme alliance offers in-house EMI, EMP (electromagnetic pulse), power line fluctuation, and magnetic effects testing, in addition to EMC site surveys and EMC final compatibility testing. Combined ESS offerings include in-house full classic shock testing capabilities, as well as ballistic and pyrotechnic shock, vibration testing up to 20,000 lbf, salt fog, inclination, temperature, humidity, and many more capabilities. In addition, Retlif and Acme also offer vibration site surveys and acoustic noise site surveys.

“This is a great opportunity for Retlif to partner with a respected west coast laboratory,” Retlif President Walter Poggi said. “We anticipate transcontinental exchange of services that will jointly increase our market base.”

Acme President and COE Harry Hodes commented, “The alliance enables Acme to offer a wider selection of testing services to customers and prospects in our region and provides greater value for their organizations.”

In addition to Ronkonkoma, Retlif has locations in New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Washington, D.C.