About Us
We are an independent testing lab with a team of exceptional scientists and a customer-centric mindset.
Our reliable data is proof of what we believe — that when passion, technology, science and great service delivery are combined, exceptional things can be achieved for our community, our clients, and the world.
SGS Polymer Solutions Inc. (PSI) is a strategic resource for organizations relying on expertise when it comes to the testing of polymers and plastics as well as chemical analysis. Founded in 1987 and based in Christiansburg, Virginia, our clients span the medical, pharmaceutical, packaging, aerospace, defense, and manufacturing industries. Over the past 35 years, our testing capabilities have continued to evolve and expand. We offer analysis of metallic materials in addition to polymer materials. Our laboratory capabilities include chromatography, metals testing, microscopy, spectroscopy, wet chemistry, titrations, liquid chromatography, and gas chromatography.
In 2018, Polymer Solutions Inc. was acquired by SGS (SIX: SGSN), the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. SGS is known as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality, and integrity. It has been named a top innovator by Forbes and has appeared consecutively on the Forbes 500 list. The Dow Jones Indices (World and Europe) have also recognized SGS as a leader for its sustainability processes. Our move to become a part of SGS expanded our service delivery footprint and strengthened our ability to continue to deliver the very best to our clients.
Our location is prime and strategic in many senses. We are in close proximity to the Virginia Tech Campus and situated in a strong technology community; simultaneously we are able to enjoy the natural beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. We are located only minutes off of Interstate 81, making visits to our facility easy and accessible. By leveraging FedEx and UPS, we are only “tomorrow” away from most clients in North America and the rest of the world is just a day or so away.
Our business principles are how we act, they are the translation of our values and personality – the explicit rules of standards for all our actions
Integrity
Making sure we build trust
Integrity is at the heart of SGS. The trust that we inspire in our customers and stakeholders is the key to our success. As leaders in our industry we hold ourselves to the highest standard of professional behavior as embedded in our Code of Integrity.
Acting with integrity is an individual responsibility for all of us, at every level within our organization. These commitments apply to all SGS employees and contractors. Management is responsible for ensuring full compliance with SGS policies.
Health, Safety & Environment
Making sure we establish safe and healthy workplaces
SGS’s long term success and sustainable business depends on its ability to remain a recognized leader and a reference for all Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) matters.
Respecting Health, Safety and Environment rules is an individual responsibility for all of us, at every level within our organization. These commitments apply to all SGS employees, contractors and visitors. Management is responsible for ensuring full compliance with SGS policies.
Quality & Professionalism
Making sure we act and communicate responsibly
Quality and Professionalism are integral parts of SGS’s Business Principles and are a cornerstone of ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction. By maintaining operational excellence we ensure long-term sustainability of our business.
Delivering quality and professionalism is an individual responsibility for all of us, at every level within our organization. These commitments apply to all SGS employees and contractors. Management is responsible for ensuring full compliance with SGS policies.
Respect
Making sure we treat all people fairly
SGS provides an environment where its employees can thrive. As a fundamental part of this we must ensure we treat people fairly.
Being respectful is an individual responsibility for all of us, at every level within our organization. These commitments apply to all SGS employees and contractors. Management is responsible for ensuring full compliance with SGS policies.
Corporate Sustainability
Making sure we add long term value to society
At SGS, we use our scale and expertise to enable a more sustainable future. We ensure that we minimize our impact on the environment throughout the value chain. We are good corporate citizens and invest in the communities in which we operate.
Championing sustainability is an individual responsibility for all of us, at every level within our organization. These commitments apply to all SGS employees and contractors. Management is responsible for ensuring full compliance with SGS policies.
Leadership
Making sure we work together and think ahead
We are passionate entrepreneurial people with a relentless desire to learn and innovate.
Championing sustainability is an individual responsibility for all of us, at every level within our organization. These commitments apply to all SGS employees and contractors. Management is responsible for ensuring full compliance with SGS policies.