SGS opens Bentonville product testing lab
An SGS technician works inside a new lab in Bentonville.
SGS, a testing, inspection, and certification company, has opened a Bicycle, eMobility, and Transit Packaging Testing Laboratory in Bentonville. The lab has two full-time and three rotating staff.
The new 5,000-square-foot lab at 2310 S.W. 14th St. will focus on quality development and safety testing to global regulatory standards for U.S. bicycle and e-bike suppliers, assemblers and manufacturers. No information was available on how much was invested to open the lab.
“Opening this facility in Bentonville allows us to be part of a vibrant and growing community that is shaping the future of cycling,” said Jay Suh, head of connectivity and products, North America, SGS. “We’re proud to invest in the region and support local initiatives that make cycling more accessible to and safe for everyone.”
SGS’s new lab adds advanced testing capabilities that support area and international companies developing bicycles, e-bikes and transit packaging. ISO/IEC 17025 and ISTA accreditation are pending.
According to a news release, the lab will help manufacturers ensure their products and transit packaging meet safety and performance standards before reaching consumers, supporting safer cycling experiences nationwide. It offers testing services for bicycles, e-bikes, components, safety equipment and transit packaging, helping companies meet regulatory requirements and bring products to market efficiently. The lab is equipped with the newest EFBE bicycle testing instrumentation. The lab will also serve as SGS’s central transit packaging testing facility in North America.