Nov 17, 2025
Today, ASTM International announced the formal signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Gulf Laboratory Company for Technical Services (GCC Lab). The agreement marks a major milestone in ASTM’s mission to expand access to world-class technical training for the refining and petrochemical sectors.
This agreement lays the foundation for the establishment of a dedicated training center that will provide specialized, hands-on technical training to support workforce development and industry-aligned skill building. Through this partnership, ASTM will combine expertise in training delivery with GCC Lab’s strong standing in technical services to create an environment where learners can gain practical, real-world experience with modern equipment and industry-standard tools.
For more information on ASTM's training offerings, visit go.astm.org/training.
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About GCC Lab:
GCC Lab Technical Services Company, headquartered in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, is the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region’s leading integrated hub for laboratory solutions. The company stands at the forefront of technical services, backed by prominent shareholders including the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC), Public Investment Fund (PIF), Saudi Aramco, SABIC, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM), Acwa Power, and other key regional players.
The company portfolio encompasses a wide spectrum of services such as laboratory solutions, testing and inspection, certification, calibration, consultation, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) alignment and studies.
Company operations include managing the world’s largest energy laboratory complex, 39 fully operational labs both (locally and internationally), and these labs support various critical sectors, including electrical, renewable energy, medical, food, environment, and industries. Company is committed to innovation that drives to continuously seek and implement advanced approaches in knowledge & technical services across the MENA region.
Media Inquiries: Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org
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