Pace® Services for Manufacturers
Pace® analytical and professional support services help manufacturers ensure regulatory compliance, protect health and safety, support research and development, improve productivity, and more. After having been in business for more than four decades, it can be difficult to summarize all that we offer. Don’t see what you’re looking for? We’re here to help.
Environmental Matrices
Responsible environmental stewardship helps build trust in brands. Pace® helps manufacturers assess the environmental impact of their operations with testing services for a wide range of materials so they can protect the environment and mitigate the risk of future liabilities. We also provide testing services, such as indoor air and vapor intrusion, to protect the health and safety of your employees.
24/7/365 EMERGENCY & DISASTER RESPONSE
When disaster strikes and materials of concern are released into the environment, the Pace® Emergency Response Team is ready to respond 24/7/365. Leveraging our nationwide laboratory network, we can immediately mobilize a team to begin transporting and processing samples for quick, critical decision-making.
Pace® Environmental Testing Services for the Natural Environment
As the largest American-owned laboratory network, our comprehensive portfolio of testing services for the natural environment is designed to support both general and industry-specific requirements. No matter what industry you are in, Pace® can help you meet industry standards and fulfill regulatory testing requirements.
Pace® Support for OSHA Compliance and Workplace Safety
A safe, healthy work environment supports employee productivity. It’s also a regulatory requirement for businesses large and small. Pace® helps manufacturers comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements and workplace safety with a broad portfolio of testing services for the built environment.
Regulatory Compliance Testing & Reporting
Manufacturers must comply with an ever-expanding array of industry regulations and reporting requirements. Pace® provides regulatory support for these programs and more.
Reporting Support for Regulatory Compliance
Testing Support for Regulatory Compliance
Specialty Environmental Services for the Manufacturing Industry
Pace® partners with manufacturers and environmental consultants on a variety of environmental projects.
As awareness of the toxicity of certain compounds increases, site remediation projects are becoming more common in the manufacturing industry. Whether your site has been designated a Superfund site under CERCLA or you’re just cleaning up contamination to protect the environment and prevent future liabilities, Pace® is here to help.
The more you know about the property you’re buying, selling, transferring, or redeveloping, the more protected you are from future liabilities. When your site assessments call for accurate, reliable environmental testing services, you can count on Pace®. We’ve been supporting businesses and environmental consultants in the redevelopment and transfer processes for decades.
Manufacturers are increasingly testing for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in environmental matrices, such as wastewater, to ensure regulatory compliance and mitigate future risks. Pace ® was one of the first commercial testing labs to offer PFAS testing services for environmental matrices such as drinking water, wastewater, and soil. Learn more about PFAS at PFAS.com or reach out to us to start a conversation.
Whether active or inactive, Underground Storage Tanks (USTs) can create headaches for manufacturers. No matter how well-made, these tanks don’t last forever. Leaks can start without warning and go unnoticed for years, impacting land values and increasing potential liabilities. Pace® provides expert testing services for underground storage tanks and has helped numerous customers overcome the challenges associated with testing for underground leaks.
Manufactured Gas Plants historically produced gas from coal, oil, or other feedstocks to be used as a source of energy for lighting, heating, and cooking, primarily before natural gas became widely available. The production process at MGPs often left behind a variety of contaminants, including polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), heavy metals, tar, and other byproducts. Pace® supports property owners with testing services as they seek to clean up and restore sites where these plants once operated.
Some sampling projects require more skill or special equipment than others. From specialty canisters or containers to expert advice, Pace® has what you need. We also provide onsite sampling services for projects such as Stack Emission Testing, Air Quality Monitoring, Industrial Waste Sampling, Soil/Sediment and Wastewater/Groundwater Monitoring.
Pace® Facility Services for the Manufacturing Industry
Pace® facility services for the built environment support regulatory compliance and promote product and employee safety.
Industrial hygienists play a vital role in protecting the health and safety of the workforce and lowering the risk profile of your manufacturing operations. Pace® provides the support they need to get the job done. We have an entire team of Building Sciences professionals ready to work with you to tackle even your toughest industrial hygiene challenges.
HazCom standards require companies to evaluate the chemicals they produce, use, or distribute and ensure that they are correctly classified and labeled to convey hazard information. Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) must be provided, and employees trained on the dangers presented by the chemicals they may encounter in the workplace. In addition to providing comprehensive chemical testing and analysis services to identify and quantify hazardous substances in various materials and products, we also help companies document information in compliance with HazCom regulations.
Pace® provides water management planning services to a wide variety of industries, including healthcare, assisted living, hospitality, manufacturing, data centers, and more. Whether you need a full-service solution or have a limited project, our water management planning consultants will work with you to ensure your project requirements are met. Our portfolio of solutions includes:
- Full-Service ASHRAE 188 Water Management Plan Development
- Environmental Risk Assessments
- Plan and Policy Audits
- Water Infection Control Risk Assessment (WICRA)
- Onsite Sampling
- Implementation Services
In facilities where water systems are used in manufacturing processes, testing for Legionella and other waterborne pathogens may be warranted. Factors such as sediment, scale, corrosion, and biofilm within water systems can provide a habitat and nutrients for these pathogens to grow. Even construction or remodeling projects can lead to the proliferation of these harmful pathogens.
Pace® cleanroom certification and testing services help ensure optimal conditions within controlled environments. Whether you are launching a new space or maintaining existing facilities, our service portfolio helps satisfy safety and compliance standards. We support numerous standards, including Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Institute of Environmental Sciences Technologies (IEST), International Organization for Standardization (ISO), and United States Pharmacopeia (USP).
We also provide certification and qualification services for cleanroom equipment, such as biosafety cabinets, fume hoods, laminar flow hoods, compounding isolators, compressed gas and air lines, and other equipment with specific user requirements.
Pace® Products and Processes Support for Manufacturers
In addition to testing services for the natural and built environments, Pace® provides several specialty services to help manufacturers streamline operations and provide the best product possible.
An increasing number of states have placed full or partial bans on PFAS in goods such as cosmetics, apparel, home furnishings, food and beverage packaging, and more. Pace ® was one of the first commercial testing labs to offer PFAS testing services for environmental matrices such as drinking water, wastewater, and soil. To help our customers keep up with current and future PFAS regulations, we’ve expanded our testing capacity to include PFAS testing for Consumer and Industrial Products.
Learn more at PFAS.com or Request a Quote.
Our product testing services help ensure product safety and efficacy. We apply our experience with drugs, medical devices, and combination products to evaluate the chemistry, microbiology, or impurities of your product’s design. In addition to over-the-counter (OTC) pharmaceuticals, these services are also important for other consumer product segments including personal care (i.e., lotions, sunscreens), oral care (i.e., toothpaste, mouthwash), and cosmetics.
- Bioburden Testing
- Biological Indicator Testing
- Elemental Impurities Testing
- Endotoxin Testing
- Extractables and Leachables Testing
- Materials Characterization (ISO 10093-1:2018)
- Materials Toxicology (ISO 10093-18:2020)
- Per and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)
- Physical Functional Testing
- Polymer Molecular Weight
- Product Sterility Testing
- Preservative Efficacy Testing
- Shelf-Life Testing
- Surface Cleanliness
- Whole Effluent Toxicity Testing
The intact delivery of your finished product requires a reliable packaging and distribution configuration. Our customizable distribution testing services evaluate a wide range of packaging systems and transportation hazards to gauge performance of everything from primary packages to entire pallets of finished goods. Partnering with Pace® enables you to assess functionality under various conditions and identify the risks of distribution channels to the components of your packaging, i.e., strength, integrity, materials, and labels.
Pace® potable and non-potable water testing can help ensure the water used in your manufacturing processes meets industry regulations and standards. This includes the ST108 standard for the medical device manufacturing industry, which requires testing for microbial content, endotoxin levels, mineral content, and more.
State and government agencies have passed rules and regulations that dramatically increased product labeling and reporting requirements for consumer goods manufacturers, distributors, and importers. In addition to product testing, Pace® offers product stewardship services that can help ensure your compliance with product labeling and reporting regulations such as California’s Proposition 65, EU REACH, Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), and the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) labeling requirements.
Pace® Services for Highly Regulated Industries
Pace® serves manufacturing customers in nearly every industry. However, due to their highly regulated nature, some industries demand more of our services than others.
Additional Resources
eBook: Analyzing PFAS in Consumer Goods Case Study: Efficient Vendor Management in a Chemical Manufacturing Company Whitepaper: Wastewater Professional’s Guide to PFAS Contamination and Testing Whitepaper: What Manufacturers Need to Know about TSCA Reporting Requirements Info Sheet: Ethanol Production Environmental Monitoring Services Info Sheet: Stack Emissions On-Demand Webinar: Everything You Need to Know, But Don’t Know to Get Ready for a Stack Test | Case Study: Underground Storage Tank (UST) Remediation Info Sheet: Air Product Guide eBook: Pace® Guide to Radiochemistry and Radiochemical Analysis eBook: PAHs Everywhere. A Close Look at a Familiar Issue Info Sheet: Ethanol Production Monitoring Services Info Sheet: Stack Emissions |
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