Testing Services

What Testing Services does

Testing Services LLC is an independent textile and surface testing laboratory founded in 1995 by Erle Miles, Sr. in Dalton, Georgia — the self-described "Carpet Capital of the World." The company operates as a family-owned business with approximately 20 employees and a single headquarters at 817 Showalter Ave, Dalton, GA. It is ISO Certified and NVLAP Accredited (Lab Code: 100108-0), and conducts testing under standards published by ASTM International, AATCC, ISO, EN, and FIFA. Testing Services markets itself on principles of impartiality, integrity, confidentiality, and honesty, positioning its independent third-party status as the central value proposition for buyers who require objective verification.

The company's service portfolio is divided into two primary lines: in-house laboratory testing and nationwide on-site athletic surface testing. The laboratory line covers carpet, carpet cushion, hard surfaces (including LVT and Rigid Core), and upholstery, with tests such as Radiant Panel (ASTM E648), Tuft Bind (ASTM D1335), Grab Break, Tensile Strength, Smoke Density (ASTM E662), and Pile Weight (ASTM D5848) — many of which are conducted in a dedicated in-house Fire Lab. The on-site line covers artificial turf, playground, and athletic field surfaces, including Gmax impact attenuation, Head Injury Criterion (HIC), Force Reduction, Rotational Resistance, Ball Roll, and Double Ring Infiltrometer drainage testing. The Double Ring Infiltrometer capability is highlighted as one of the few available in the market. Customer segments include carpet and hard surface manufacturers, artificial turf installers and owners, sports organizations, and local governments, with playground surface operators as a secondary segment.

Testing Services generates revenue through project-based professional services fees for individual tests and test programs. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; prospective customers submit a Quick Quote form on the company website or contact the firm directly via phone (706.226.1400) or email. The go-to-market motion is sales-led and relationship-driven, supported by the website and credibility signals tied to accreditations and standards-body affiliations. Geographic reach for on-site work spans the entire United States, while laboratory work is performed in-house at the Dalton facility. No external funding, M&A activity, or public-company signals are present in the data.

Name

Testing Services

Legal name

Testing Services LLC

Website

https://testingservices.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent Textile and Surface Testing Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Textile Testing, Compliance & Quality Assurance (CRAAAMAL)

Keywords

• Textile testing services
• Athletic surface testing
• Carpet testing laboratory
• Artificial turf testing
• Playground safety testing

Headquarters

HQ city

Dalton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Laboratory Testing Services: In-house laboratory testing services for carpet, upholstery, and textile products assessing durability, colorfastness, and flammability. Includes tests such as Radiant Panel (ASTM E648), Tuft Bind (ASTM D1335), Tensile Strength, Smoke Density (ASTM E662), and Pile Weight (ASTM D5848).
2. On-site Athletic Surface Testing: On-site testing services for artificial turf, playground surfaces, and athletic fields covering the entire nation. Includes Gmax, HIC, Force Reduction, Rotational Resistance, Ball Roll, and Double Ring Infiltrometer tests.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Testing Services LLC is an independent textile and surface testing laboratory providing in-house laboratory testing for carpet, carpet cushion, hard surfaces (LVT, Rigid Core), and textile products, plus on-site testing for artificial turf, playground surfaces, and athletic fields. The company delivers third-party verification of safety, durability, colorfastness, and flammability against ASTM, AATCC, EN, ISO, and FIFA standards under ISO certification and NVLAP accreditation (Lab Code: 100108-0).

Product overview

Testing Services LLC is an independent textile and surface testing laboratory offering a unified portfolio of testing services. The company operates two primary service lines: Lab Testing (covering carpet, carpet cushion, and hard surfaces) and On-site Athletic Surfaces Testing (covering artificial turf, playground surfaces, and sports fields). All testing follows standardized methods established by ASTM, AATCC, EN, ISO, and FIFA. The company holds ISO certification and NVLAP accreditation (Lab Code: 100108-0), and provides testing for manufacturers, governments, and consumers to verify compliance with safety and performance standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Carpet Testing Laboratory testing services for carpets, upholstery, and textile products assessing durability, colorfastness, and flammability. Includes Radiant Panel (ASTM E648), Tuft Bind (ASTM D1335), Grab Break, Tensile Strength, Smoke Density (ASTM E662), and Pile Weight (ASTM D5848). Designed for carpet manufacturers and consumers needing pre-installation verification and aviation specification compliance.
• Hard Surfaces Testing Testing services for LVT (Luxury Vinyl Tile), Rigid Core, and other hard flooring products to ensure they meet industry standards and performance expectations. Offered by the Hard Surface division of Testing Services for manufacturers and consumers of hard flooring products.
• Carpet Cushion Testing Testing services for carpet cushion products to assess performance characteristics and compliance with industry standards. For carpet cushion manufacturers and consumers requiring independent verification of product performance.
• Athletic Surfaces Testing On-site testing services for athletic surfaces covering Gmax (impact attenuation), HIC (Head Injury Criterion), Force Reduction, Rotational Resistance, Ball Roll, and Double Ring Infiltrometer drainage testing for artificial grass, rubberized surfaces, and sports fields. Service covers the entire nation and serves installers, owners, sports organizations, and local governments.
• Artificial Turf Testing On-site and laboratory testing for artificial turf including Gmax impact attenuation, Rotational Resistance, and FIFA standard compliance testing to ensure safety and performance. Targeted at artificial turf installers, owners, and sports organizations.
• Playground Surface Testing Comprehensive testing services for rubber, mulch, and other playground surfaces ensuring compliance with safety standards, including HIC (Head Injury Criterion) testing. For playground surface manufacturers, operators, sports organizations, and local governments responsible for safe play environments.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature12 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ASTM InternationalcoreOthersTesting Services uses ASTM standard test methods including ASTM E648 (Radiant Panel), ASTM D1335 (Tuft Bind), and ASTM E662 (Smoke Density). ASTM International is a developer of voluntary international standards for testing materials, products, systems, and services.
• AATCCcoreOthersTesting Services uses AATCC standard test methods for textile testing. AATCC is the Association of American Textile Chemists and Colorists, an international society for textile professionals.
• ISO (International Organization for Standardization)coreOthersTesting Services is ISO Certified and uses ISO standard test methods for international compliance. ISO develops and publishes international standards for testing methodologies.
• FIFAcoreOthersTesting Services ensures quality of testing through FIFA standards for artificial turf and athletic surfaces. FIFA quality certification program sets the benchmark for artificial football turf.
• Synthetic Turf CouncilminorOthersAffiliated with the Synthetic Turf Council, an industry trade association that represents manufacturers, installers, and suppliers of synthetic turf in North America.
• EN (European Norms)coreOthersTesting Services uses EN standard test methods for European compliance. EN standards are European standards developed by the European Committee for Standardization.
• NVLAPcoreOthersTesting Services maintains NVLAP accreditation (Lab Code: 100108-0). NVLAP is the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program which provides independent verification of technical competence for testing and calibration laboratories.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Labosport: Labosport specializes in sports surface testing, including artificial turf, with FIFA-quality program support. It is the most directly comparable peer in Testing Services' on-site athletic surface testing line, competing for Gmax, HIC, force reduction, and FIFA compliance work on sports fields globally.
• Applied Technical Services (ATS): ATS is a US-based independent testing, inspection, and calibration laboratory serving aerospace, manufacturing, and consumer products. It is comparable to Testing Services as an accredited third-party testing lab performing standardized physical, mechanical, and safety tests for industrial customers across multiple verticals.
• Smithers: Smithers operates materials and product testing laboratories, including textile and polymer testing via its Smithers Rapra and Smithers Pira divisions. It is comparable to Testing Services as an independent, accredited testing lab serving manufacturers with standardized physical/mechanical testing services, though at significantly greater scale and broader industry coverage.

Broad incumbents

• Intertek: Intertek is a global TIC (testing, inspection, certification) major with textile, flooring, and consumer products testing labs. Comparable to Testing Services as a broad incumbent providing accredited standardized testing for manufacturers, though operating at substantially greater scale and geographic breadth.
• Bureau Veritas: Bureau Veritas is a global testing, inspection, and certification group serving consumer products, textiles, and construction materials. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering accredited testing services across the same kinds of standardized physical/mechanical/fire tests Testing Services performs for manufacturers and buyers.
• SGS: SGS is the world's largest testing, inspection, and certification company with global laboratory networks. It is comparable as a broad incumbent offering textile and surface testing services within a much larger portfolio, competing with Testing Services for accredited third-party testing work from large manufacturing and consumer goods customers.
• UL (Underwriters Laboratories): UL is a global safety science organization providing testing, certification, and standards development, including for flooring flammability and building materials. Comparable to Testing Services as a broad incumbent in the regulated safety and fire testing space, particularly around ASTM E648/E662-equivalent flammability work.
• Element Materials Technology: Element is a global materials testing company with US labs serving aerospace, construction, and consumer products. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering accredited physical and mechanical testing services on standardized test methods, often competing for the same manufacturer-driven testing demand.
• TÜV SÜD: TÜV SÜD is a global testing and certification organization with textile, flooring, and sports surface testing capabilities. Comparable to Testing Services as a broad incumbent performing accredited material and surface testing for manufacturers, governments, and institutional buyers across multiple jurisdictions.

Emerging players

• CTLGroup (Construction Technology Laboratories): CTLGroup is an independent testing and engineering consultancy serving construction materials, products, and infrastructure. Comparable to Testing Services as an accredited, independent materials testing lab performing standardized physical/mechanical tests, though focused more on construction and concrete than textiles.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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