Nellore, Feb 16: Ardee Industries Limited announced that its in-house testing facility, Ardee Testing Laboratory, has been accredited under General Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories by the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL). The accreditation, issued under Certificate Number TC-17461, is valid from January 21, 2026, to January 20, 2030, subject to continued compliance with NABL requirements.
Located at Ardee Industries’ manufacturing facility in Menakur Village, Naidupet Mandal, SPSR Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh, the laboratory’s accreditation covers a broad range of testing activities for lead and lead alloy ingots produced at the site.
Being part of NABL, which is a signatory to the International Laboratory Accreditation Co-operation Mutual Recognition Arrangement (ILAC MRA), the accreditation ensures that test results from Ardee Testing Laboratory are recognized internationally by other ILAC MRA signatories. This framework enhances cross-border acceptance of products, minimizes technical barriers to trade, and supports the principle of “accredited once, accepted everywhere.”
The Ardee Industries Limited manufacturing facility spans 7.61 acres and houses advanced machinery, including rotary furnaces, refining kettles, ingot casting machines, spectrometers, battery breaker machines, and pollution control equipment. As of March 31, 2025, the facility had an installed capacity of 1,04,025 MTPA, supporting the production and supply of high-quality lead and lead alloy ingots.
With this accreditation, Ardee Testing Laboratory joins a globally recognized accreditation network, enabling its testing outputs to meet international standards and strengthening Ardee Industries’ commitment to quality, compliance, and market expansion worldwide.
