IAPMO R&T Lab
IAPMO R&T Lab is a division of The IAPMO Group operating ISO/IEC 17025-accredited independent testing laboratories across seven countries, serving plumbing, water treatment, and mechanical product manufacturers with certification to 400+ standards for US, Canadian, Mexican, Australian, and other market access.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1926
- HeadquartersOntario, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What IAPMO R&T Lab does
IAPMO R&T Lab is a division of The IAPMO Group (founded 1926) and operates as an ISO/IEC 17025-accredited independent testing laboratory serving manufacturers of plumbing, mechanical, water treatment, and building products. The lab provides fee-for-service testing, certification, and technical services to more than 400 standards, including ASME/ANSI, ASSE, ASTM, CSA, NSF/ANSI, IAPMO (PS, TS, IGC), MSS, NOM, NMX, and SASO, with 24/7 operations and in-house specialists who custom-build test rigs. Customer segments include plumbing fixture and fitting manufacturers, drinking water treatment/filtration product makers (NSF/ANSI 42, 44, 53, 55, 58, 60, 61, 62, 401), pool and spa equipment manufacturers, and exporters seeking NOM certification for the Mexican market.
The company operates seven accredited laboratories in Ontario, California (world headquarters); Williamstown, New Jersey; Guangzhou, China; Bengaluru, India; Bekasi, Indonesia; Monterrey, Mexico (opened September 2023); and Narre Warren, Australia. Revenue derives from per-project testing fees, expedited testing surcharges, quality assurance evaluations, pre-testing/R&D support, failure analysis, and liaison services that handle multi-agency certification submissions. The business is sales-led via direct manufacturer engagement, an online quote-request system, industry trade shows (ISH, KBIS, IBS, KBC), and online certification directories (pld.iapmo.org, forms.iapmo.org). Recent strategic moves include the December 2022 acquisition of Quality Filter Testing Laboratory (which tripled water-system testing capacity), the September 2023 opening of the Mexico facility, and June 2025 CONAGUA approval to test NOM-012-CONAGUA-2021 valves and faucets from the US — collectively signaling a continuing geographic and regulatory expansion strategy anchored in multi-jurisdictional one-stop certification.
IAPMO R&T Lab firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- IAPMO R&T Lab
- Legal name
- The IAPMO Group
- Website
- https://iapmortl.org
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1926
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- IAPMO R&T Lab is a division of The IAPMO Group operating ISO/IEC 17025-accredited independent testing laboratories across seven countries, serving plumbing, water treatment, and mechanical product manufacturers with certification to 400+ standards for US, Canadian, Mexican, Australian, and other market access.
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IAPMO R&T Lab industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Product Testing and Certification Services
- NAICS
- Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)
- SIC
- Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Laboratory Testing & Analytical Services (in-house/contract labs; microbiology, metals, organics) (EUANAJAB)
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Where IAPMO R&T Lab is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Ontario
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices7 records
Markets served
IAPMO R&T Lab business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Product Testing Services: Fee-for-service laboratory testing for plumbing, mechanical, water treatment, and building products. Clients submit products for testing to applicable standards (ASME/ANSI, ASSE, ASTM, CSA, NSF/ANSI, IAPMO, etc.) and receive test reports for certification purposes.
- Quality Assurance Evaluation: Quality assurance testing conducted at manufacturer request to ensure production compliance with current standards. Includes on-site visits to manufacturing locations to assist with in-house quality control systems.
- Pre-testing and R&D Services: Pre-evaluation services including product evaluation to UPC and applicable test standards, R&D assistance for bringing products into compliance, and prototype model testing prior to final production.
- Expedited Testing Services: Priority testing services with surcharge for manufacturers facing time-sensitive market opportunities, eliminating standard lead times and transportation delays.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Standard Testing Services |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels4 records
IAPMO R&T Lab product offering
Product offeringCore offering
IAPMO R&T Lab is an ISO/IEC 17025-accredited independent testing laboratory that performs fee-for-service product testing, research, and technical services for the plumbing, mechanical, water chemistry, filtration, and building product industries. Manufacturers, distributors, and importers submit products to be evaluated against more than 400 standards (including ASME/ANSI, ASSE, ASTM, CSA, NSF/ANSI, IAPMO PS/TS/IGC, MSS, NOM, and NMX) and receive independent test reports and product listings/certifications to access U.S., Canadian, Mexican, Australian, Indonesian, and Saudi Arabian markets.
Product overview
IAPMO R&T Lab is a division of The IAPMO Group providing independent testing, research, and technical services for the plumbing, mechanical, water chemistry and filtration industries. The company operates as a unified laboratory services platform with multiple testing departments including Plumbing Fixture Testing, Plumbing Fitting Testing, Water Treatment Units Testing, Swimming Pool & Spa Testing, NOM Testing, EPA WaterSense Testing, NSF/ANSI Standard 61 Testing, Energy Star & CEC Testing, and SASO Testing. Additional services include Witness & Field Testing, Expedited Testing, Quality Assurance & Evaluation, Pre-testing Evaluation & Prototype Testing, Failure Analysis Testing, and Liaison Services. The company maintains international locations in Ontario, California (headquarters), New Jersey, Guangzhou China, Mexico, India, Indonesia, and Australia.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Plumbing Fixture Testing Comprehensive testing of plumbing fixtures including toilets, urinals, lavatories, kitchen sinks, spas, whirlpool bathtubs, shower systems, bidets, and drinking fountains to ASME/ANSI, ASSE, ASTM, CSA, and IAPMO standards. For plumbing product manufacturers seeking certification.
- Plumbing Fitting Testing Testing of plumbing fittings including kitchen faucets, lavatory faucets, tub/shower faucets, bidet faucets, showerheads, waste fittings, drains, pipe and fittings for potable water, valves, backflow prevention devices, and water pressure reducing valves. For plumbing product manufacturers.
- NOM Testing Testing plumbing products to Mexican NOM standards including NOM-002-CONAGUA-2021 for toilets and urinals, and NOM-012-CONAGUA-2021 for valves and faucets. Delivered through the IAPMO Mexico facility for products destined for the Mexican market.
- Water Treatment Units Testing Testing of drinking water treatment units and water filtration products to NSF/ANSI 42, 44, 53, 55, 58, 60, 61, 62, and 401 standards, with certification for the U.S., Canadian, and global markets. For water filtration product manufacturers.
- Swimming Pool & Spa Testing Specialized testing of pool and spa products to ANSI/APSP/ICC-16, NSF 50, ASTM F2666, and California Energy Commission standards, covering pool pumps, spas, and pool heaters. Includes Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act compliance work. For pool and spa equipment manufacturers.
- Witness & Field Testing On-site service where IAPMO R&T engineers travel to manufacturer facilities to witness or perform testing using the client's equipment and test setup. Provides a cost-effective alternative to shipping large or bulky items to a test lab. For manufacturers of large or non-shippable products.
- EPA WaterSense Testing Water efficiency testing for products requiring EPA WaterSense certification, including lavatory faucets, showerheads, toilets, and urinals, with water efficiency, spray force, and spray coverage tests. For plumbing manufacturers seeking WaterSense approval.
- NSF/ANSI Standard 61 Testing Testing of drinking water system components to ensure contaminants do not migrate from products into drinking water, covering process media, protective materials, pipes, valves, and mechanical plumbing devices. For manufacturers of potable water components.
- Energy Star & CEC Testing Accredited testing for the California Energy Commission (CEC) and Energy Star program, covering plumbing fittings, plumbing fixtures, pool pumps, water coolers, and portable electric spas. For manufacturers seeking Energy Star/CEC approval.
- SASO Testing Accredited testing for Saudi Arabia Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) covering SASO 2655-2008, SASO 2656-2006, SASO 2492-2015, and SASO 1475 standards. For manufacturers targeting Saudi Arabian market entry.
- Specialty Testing Testing of pipe and fittings for potable water, DWV and sewer pipe, temperature compensating valves, backflow prevention devices, hot water dispensers, and leak detection systems to ASTM, ASSE, ASME, and IAPMO standards. For specialty plumbing and mechanical product manufacturers.
- Expedited Testing Services Priority testing service that eliminates standard lead times and reduces transportation delays for manufacturers with time-sensitive market opportunities, offered at a surcharge.
- Quality Assurance & Evaluation Testing to verify product compliance with current standards or manufacturer specifications, including on-site visits to assist manufacturers with in-house quality control systems. For manufacturers seeking production compliance assurance.
- Pre-testing Evaluation & Prototype Testing Pre-evaluation services including product assessment to UPC and applicable test standards, research and development support, and prototype model testing prior to final production. For manufacturers in the R&D phase.
- Failure Analysis Testing Testing that determines the point of failure under maximum limits and evaluates the reasons or causes of product failures. For manufacturers investigating product failures.
- Liaison Services Acting as liaison between manufacturers and listing agencies, including preparation of submittal packages, application typing, product and application delivery, and follow-up until certification is granted. For manufacturers pursuing third-party listing/certification.
Quantifiable outcome
- Tripled water system testing capacity
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use IAPMO R&T Lab
Customer profileSegments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
IAPMO R&T Lab technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
IAPMO R&T Lab partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Quality Filter Testing Laboratory (QFT)coreIAPMO R&T Lab acquired Quality Filter Testing Laboratory (QFT) in New Jersey in December 2022. This acquisition tripled the size of IAPMO R&T Lab's water system testing capacity, commensurate with its growing Water Systems Certification Program. The acquisition provides clients with more testing options and the same high level of customer service while reducing turnaround times.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
IAPMO R&T Lab competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- SGS: SGS is one of the world's largest testing, inspection, and certification companies with global plumbing, water, and construction product testing capabilities that overlap with IAPMO R&T's portfolio, and serves similar multinational manufacturer customers seeking worldwide compliance.
- TÜV Rheinland: TÜV Rheinland is a global TIC incumbent with water, building product, and electro-plumbing testing capabilities that overlap with IAPMO R&T's portfolio and serve similar multinational OEMs seeking globally harmonized product certifications.
- Intertek: Intertek is a global TIC major with extensive plumbing, building products, and water quality testing capabilities, offering broad multi-jurisdiction testing that competes with IAPMO R&T's multi-market model while bringing greater scale, lab network depth, and cross-vertical customer relationships.
- UL Solutions: UL is a diversified global product safety testing and certification organization with capabilities spanning electrical, plumbing, and water products; it offers overlapping accreditations and competes with IAPMO R&T for plumbing fixture certification, electro-plumbing (EGS overlap), and global market access.
- Bureau Veritas: Bureau Veritas operates a global Consumer Products TIC division covering plumbing, water, and building products, including Marine/Construction services that overlap with IAPMO R&T's testing scope and provide large-scale multi-jurisdiction competition.
Direct peers
- CSA Group: CSA Group is a Canadian standards developer and testing/certification body with deep plumbing, mechanical, and electrical product certification programs, directly competing with IAPMO R&T in CSA-listed plumbing fixtures, fittings, and water heaters in North America.
- ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES): ICC-ES provides building product evaluation reports (similar to IAPMO's Uniform ES) used by code officials to accept construction products; it operates in the same plumbing/building product third-party evaluation space and is cited by the same code-official customers.
- NSF International: NSF is the dominant US-based third-party testing and certification body for drinking water treatment units and food/water safety, directly overlapping IAPMO R&T Lab's NSF/ANSI 42/44/53/58/61 testing business and competing for the same plumbing and water-filter OEM customers.
- Water Quality Association (WQA): WQA runs the Gold Seal certification program for water treatment and filtration products in North America and operates an ANSI-accredited product certification scheme that competes directly with IAPMO R&T's Water Systems Certification Program for the same OEM customers.
Regional players
- Kiwa: Kiwa is a European-based testing, inspection, and certification body with strong water, gas, and plumbing product certification programs (Kiwa, Kiwa UK, KOMO) that compete with IAPMO R&T in Australia (WaterMark) and through mutual recognition for European market access, but does not directly contest US/Mexico share.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
IAPMO R&T Lab social profiles
Digital presenceIAPMO R&T Lab compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance5 records
IAPMO R&T Lab financial estimates
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IAPMO R&T Lab leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles11 records
IAPMO R&T Lab subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries7 records
IAPMO R&T Lab funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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IAPMO R&T Lab M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A1 record
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about IAPMO R&T Lab
What does IAPMO R&T Lab do?
IAPMO R&T Lab is an ISO/IEC 17025-accredited independent testing laboratory that performs fee-for-service product testing, research, and technical services for the plumbing, mechanical, water chemistry, filtration, and building product industries. Manufacturers, distributors, and importers submit products to be evaluated against more than 400 standards (including ASME/ANSI, ASSE, ASTM, CSA, NSF/ANSI, IAPMO PS/TS/IGC, MSS, NOM, and NMX) and receive independent test reports and product listings/certifications to access U.S., Canadian, Mexican, Australian, Indonesian, and Saudi Arabian markets.
Is IAPMO R&T Lab a public or private company?
IAPMO R&T Lab is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was IAPMO R&T Lab founded?
IAPMO R&T Lab was founded in 1926. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is IAPMO R&T Lab based?
IAPMO R&T Lab is headquartered in Ontario, United States, in the North America region.
How does IAPMO R&T Lab make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Product Testing Services are the primary driver. The others are quality Assurance Evaluation, pre-testing and R&D Services and expedited Testing Services.
Who are IAPMO R&T Lab's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are SGS, TÜV Rheinland, Intertek, UL Solutions and Bureau Veritas. Direct peers are CSA Group, ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES), NSF International and Water Quality Association (WQA). Kiwa is listed as a regional player.
Does IAPMO R&T Lab have an API?
No public API is recorded for IAPMO R&T Lab.
What industry is IAPMO R&T Lab in?
IAPMO R&T Lab's product category is Product Testing and Certification Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUANAJAB, Laboratory Testing & Analytical Services (in-house/contract labs; microbiology, metals, organics). Its NAICS code is 54138 and its SIC code is 8734.