Name

Professional Testing Laboratory LLC

Legal name

Professional Testing Laboratory, LLC

Website

https://professionaltesting.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Georgia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Flooring Testing Services: Professional Testing Laboratory generated £4.3 million in revenue in 2024 from providing testing services for flooring products, including performance testing, certification, and compliance evaluation for manufacturers seeking market access to U.S., Canadian, and international markets

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Professional Testing Laboratory LLC is an ISO/IEC 17025:2017-accredited independent testing laboratory specializing in performance, fire, acoustic, slip resistance, indoor air quality, and moisture testing for flooring products. Operating from a 30,000 square foot facility in Dalton, Georgia, the company serves flooring manufacturers, distributors, retailers, architects, and government entities with testing and certification against ASTM, ISO, and EN standards for U.S., Canadian, and international market access.

Product overview

Professional Testing Laboratory LLC (PTL) operates as a specialized flooring testing and certification services provider under Intertek's Total Quality Assurance business. PTL offers a comprehensive suite of testing services focused on flooring performance, wellness, and installation across all flooring product types. The core offering includes flooring testing and certification, with specialized sub-services covering vinyl/LVT/resilient flooring testing, fire and flammability testing, acoustic floor testing, floor flatness testing, concrete moisture testing, VOC and indoor air quality testing, slip resistance testing, sanitation and microbiology testing, adhesive and tape testing, linoleum testing, industrial flooring testing, and government regulatory testing. PTL's laboratory supports product certification, retailer requirements, specification review, code compliance, and market access across U.S., Canadian, and international markets. The company was founded in 1988, operates from a 30,000 square foot facility in Dalton, Georgia, and employs 26 people, having generated £4.3 million in revenue in 2024.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Intertek PTL: The co-branded identity used for flooring testing and certification services following Intertek's acquisition of Professional Testing Laboratory.

Products and services

• Flooring Testing and Certification Complete testing and certification solutions for flooring products including performance, wellness, and installation testing across all flooring types for commercial and residential applications, with testing against ASTM, ISO, and EN standards. Serves flooring manufacturers, distributors, retailers, architects, and specifiers.
• Vinyl, LVT, and Resilient Flooring Testing Performance testing for luxury vinyl tile (LVT), vinyl composition tile (VCT), sheet vinyl, linoleum, rubber flooring, and related resilient floor coverings against ASTM standards including F1700, F925, F1514, and F1515.
• Fire and Flammability Testing Reaction-to-fire and flame spread performance testing for flooring materials using ASTM E648 and EN ISO 9239-1 standards, evaluating individual materials and installed flooring systems.
• Acoustic Floor Testing Impact insulation class and sound transmission performance testing using ASTM E492, ASTM E90, and ISO 10140 standards.
• Concrete Moisture Testing Moisture conditions and flooring system compatibility testing using ASTM F2170 and ASTM F1869 methods.
• VOC and Indoor Air Quality Testing Emissions testing from flooring materials for low-emitting programs using CDPH 01350 and ISO 16000 standards.
• Slip Resistance Testing Surface traction and walking safety testing using ANSI A326.3 and ASTM D2047 standards.
• Floor Flatness Testing Slab and finished floor tolerances testing affecting installation and serviceability using ASTM E1155 standard.
• Sanitation and Microbiology Testing Resistance to microbial growth and surface cleanability testing using ISO 846 and ASTM G21 standards.
• Adhesive and Tape Testing Physical and chemical testing for liquid and pressure-sensitive adhesives used with vinyl, carpet, tile, and wood flooring, including bond strength and substrate compatibility evaluation.
• Linoleum Testing Services Product-specific testing for linoleum including chemical resistance, dimensional stability, color change, indoor air quality, surface durability, and installation compatibility.
• Industrial Flooring Testing Services Testing for manufacturing facilities, food processing plants, healthcare environments, and warehouses covering chemical resistance, slip resistance, durability, and load performance for seamless polymer flooring, hygienic flooring, and concrete surfaces.
• Government Regulatory Testing Physical and chemical tests for materials used in government buildings or products under government oversight, including compliance with FHA requirements and U.S. building codes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Global flooring market valued at $376 billion with 6.8% annual growth projected through 2030
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, supporting and minor.

• Intertek Group plcflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 November 2025Intertek Group plc acquired Professional Testing Laboratory LLC on November 26, 2025, to expand its Total Quality Assurance business in North America's high-growth, high-margin flooring materials market. The acquisition enables PTL's services to reach Intertek's global client base while leveraging Intertek's global footprint to expand PTL's testing services internationally.
• The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI)supportingOthersIntertek maintains partnership with CRI which operates the Seal of Approval program evaluating carpet cleaning products and equipment through standardized testing. The partnership supports product development and purchasing decisions within the flooring industry.
• ASTM InternationalsupportingOthersIntertek participates in ASTM International which develops voluntary consensus standards used worldwide across construction, manufacturing, and materials industries. These standards support product testing, performance evaluation, and regulatory compliance.
• North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA)supportingOthersIntertek supports NALFA which represents laminate flooring manufacturers and suppliers across North America. Products that pass established performance tests may receive the NALFA Certification Seal.
• Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI)supportingOthersIntertek partners with RFCI which represents manufacturers and suppliers of resilient flooring materials in North America, supporting research, standards development, and industry initiatives related to product performance.
• Dalton State CollegeminorOthersIntertek maintains an affiliation with Dalton State College which provides associate and bachelor's degree programs supporting workforce development and career preparation in the northwest Georgia region.
• Kennesaw State UniversityminorOthersIntertek has an affiliation with Kennesaw State University, a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution near Atlanta offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs recognized for innovation in teaching, research, and applied learning.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• UL Solutions: Global safety science organization with extensive building products and materials testing including fire performance. Comparable in fire and flammability testing (ASTM E648-equivalent) and broader building product certification, with similar accreditation-driven business model.
• Element Materials Technology: Specialized materials and product testing provider with fire, mechanical, and environmental testing capabilities relevant to flooring and construction materials. Comparable as a materials-focused testing lab operating in adjacent categories with similar accreditations.
• TÜV Rheinland Group: Global TIC provider offering EN ISO 9239-1 reaction-to-fire testing and other flooring-relevant European standard testing. Comparable as a broad incumbent providing international flooring and building product testing under overlapping ISO/EN standards that complement PTL's ASTM-based services.
• Intertek Group plc: Parent acquirer and global TIC leader offering Total Quality Assurance across industries including flooring testing. Highly comparable given direct acquisition and overlapping flooring testing portfolio; serves as both a parent and a competitor in the same product category.
• SGS SA: Global TIC leader offering testing, inspection, and certification across consumer goods, construction products, and flooring. Comparable as a broad incumbent with material testing capabilities overlapping PTL's performance, fire, and IAQ test offerings for flooring and building products.
• Bureau Veritas: Global TIC company with building products and materials testing services. Directly competes for flooring and building material testing mandates; comparable business model of accredited third-party testing for code and market-access compliance.

Emerging players

• SCS Global Services: Third-party certification and testing firm with strong focus on IAQ, VOC emissions, and sustainability certifications (FloorScore, Indoor Advantage) for flooring products. Comparable on emissions testing (CDPH 01350) and sustainable product certifications serving overlapping flooring manufacturer customers.

Direct peers

• National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI): Organization focused on slip resistance testing and certification for flooring products using ANSI/NFSI standards such as B101. Comparable as a specialty provider of slip resistance testing — one of PTL's sub-services — for flooring manufacturers and end users.
• S-E-A Limited: Product testing laboratory specializing in fire, flammability, and materials testing including flooring applications. Direct peer offering closely aligned fire and flooring performance testing services to manufacturers seeking ASTM/UL compliance.
• QAI Laboratories: Third-party testing and certification lab for building products including flooring, with fire, mechanical, and code-compliance testing. Direct peer operating a similar niche accredited testing model for building materials.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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