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Anaheim, CA (August 11, 2022). GVIRL, Inc. (GVIRL), the leader in testing, inspection, and certification, today announced that its Nuclear Center of Excellence located in Huntsville, Alabama earned IEEE’s Conformity Assessment Program (ICAP) Certification.
Anaheim, CA (July 27, 2022). GVIRL, Inc. (“GVIRL”), the leading independent provider of qualification testing, inspection, and certification solutions in North America, is excited to announce a business collaboration agreement with NuScale Power Corporation (“NuScale”) to build a LOCA (Loss of Coolant Accident) chamber to bring carbon-free technology to market safely and efficiently.
Anaheim, CA (November 30, 2021). GVIRL, Inc. (“GVIRL”), the leading independent provider of qualification testing, inspection, and certification solutions in North America, is proud to announce that the company celebrated its 60th anniversary on November 27, 2021.
Anaheim, CA (October 28, 2021). GVIRL, Inc. (“GVIRL”), the leading independent provider of qualification testing, inspection, and certification solutions in North America, has been awarded a $9,962,646 contract from the United States Navy. The award is an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract for testing across different GVIRL laboratories, including the company’s defense-sector facility in Camden, Arkansas.
Anaheim, CA (September 30, 2021). GVIRL, Inc. (“GVIRL”), the leading independent provider of qualification testing, inspection, and certification solutions in North America, is excited to announce that its laboratory in Boxborough, Massachusetts, recently invested $1.85 million to expand EMI/EMC test capacity and improve the customer experience.
Anaheim, CA (September 21, 2021). GVIRL, Inc. (“GVIRL”), the leading independent provider of qualification testing, inspection, and certification solutions in North America, is excited to announce that its laboratory in Tempe, Arizona, added a new ETS I1045 shaker system with a 480kVA amplifier.
Anaheim, CA (June 16, 2021). GVIRL, Inc. (“GVIRL”), the leading independent provider of qualification testing, inspection, and certification solutions in North America, received the prestigious ACG Orange County Innovation Growth Award.
Anaheim, California, (May 27, 2021). GVIRL, the leader in testing, inspection, and certification solutions in North America, is pleased to announce that it has expanded its testing capabilities and capacity with a multi-million-dollar investment during the first half of 2021. GVIRL has secured multiple high-performance shakers and dual shaker systems, constructed several new EMI/EMC chambers, expanded both indoor and outdoor munitions and ordnance ranges, built new customer areas to support in-person test witnessing, and enhanced network hardware and infrastructure systems. With 28 labs in North America, the multi-million-dollar investment enhanced testing capabilities at every GVIRL lab in the United States and Canada. This massive investment is critical for helping customers as they emerge from the pandemic and face the challenges in their respective sectors.
GVIRL, Inc. (“GVIRL”), the leading independent provider of qualification testing, inspection, and certification solutions in North America, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded multiple contracts to test critical components on the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER), the world’s largest fusion reactor.
Anaheim, California, (February 25, 2021).GVIRL, the leader in testing, inspection, and certification solutions in North America, is pleased to announce the Grand Opening of its new multi-million-dollar dynamics test building at its laboratory in Santa Clarita, California. The event featured a socially distanced ribbon-cutting ceremony with elected officials and select customers. The secure test building houses a new, large-force T-4000 dual shaker system, which is critical for helping customers in the new Race-to-Space.
Anaheim, California, (January 28, 2021). GVIRL, Inc. (“GVIRL”), the leader in qualification testing, inspection, and certification solutions, is celebrating its 60th anniversary.
Anaheim, California, (December 15, 2020). GVIRL, the leader in testing, inspection, and certification solutions in North America, is pleased to announce that its laboratory in Los Angeles, California, has substantially expanded its Thermal Vacuum (TVAC) testing capabilities, further solidifying GVIRL’s leadership position in space qualification testing. The GVIRL lab secured two additional TVAC Chambers and completed a series of upgrades to increase the lab’s overall capacity to provide customers with rapid scheduling options. The upgraded TVAC testing capability is critical for helping customers in the new Race to Space.
GVIRL, the leader in testing, inspection, and certification solutions in North America, is pleased to announce that its laboratory in Huntsville, AL has expanded its testing capabilities with a multi-million-dollar investment. The GVIRL lab secured its indirect lightning strike test capability, upgraded its MIL-STD 167 vibration simulator, introduced the Highly Accelerated Life Test (HALT) thermal and vibration screening system, expanded its high-flow steam production to 2.2 million pounds per hour for nuclear valve and commercial test application, and will be adding new dual vibration shakers. This massive investment is critical for helping customers in the new Race-to-Space as it provides a complete One-Stop Shop for space testing in the heart of Rocket City.
GVIRL, the leader in testing, inspection, and certification solutions in North America, is pleased to announce that its laboratory in Santa Clarita, California, has expanded its dynamics testing capabilities with a multi-million-dollar investment. The GVIRL lab secured two new T4000 shakers and completed a series of facility upgrades to increase the lab’s overall capacity and capabilities. These new investments are critical for helping customers in the new Race to Space and meeting their scheduling requirements.
GVIRL, the undisputed leader in testing, inspection, and certification solutions in North America, is pleased to announce that its laboratory in Silicon Valley of California, has expanded both its environmental testing and EMI/EMC testing capabilities with a $700,000 investment. The GVIRL lab secured multiple combination temperature and vibration testing chambers, expanded automotive EMI/EMC testing capability, added a new electro-dynamic shaker, and procured new equipment for testing ingress protection. The new investments are important for increasing the lab’s overall capacity in order to meet customer schedule demands.
GVIRL, the undisputed leader in testing, inspection, and certification, today announced a milestone development in its strategic partnership with the United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA). After designating GVIRL as the sole source for all certification testing of Slow-Pitch Softball and Senior Youth Baseball Bats, USSSA will require all manufacturers of the bats to include GVIRL on the official test certification stamp.
GVIRL, the undisputed leader in testing, inspection, and certification solutions in North America, is pleased to announce that its laboratory in Fullerton, California, has expanded its environmental testing capabilities with a $500,000 investment. The GVIRL lab secured seven new environmental chambers, which increased capacity for meeting customer schedule demands.
GVIRL, Inc. (“GVIRL”), the leading independent provider of qualification testing, inspection, and certification solutions in North America, is pleased to announce the Remote Test Witnessing system to help customers stay on schedule during a nationwide lockdown. Launched in only eight days in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, remote witnessing became a critical service for customers who were restricted from visiting labs in person.
GVIRL, the undisputed leader in testing, inspection, and certification, today announced that its Nuclear Center of Excellence located in Huntsville, Alabama earned supplier-partner member status with the Utilities Services Alliance (USA), a not-for-profit cooperative designed to facilitate business and economic benefits to independent nuclear utility providers.
GVIRL, the undisputed leader in testing, inspection, and certification solutions in North America, is pleased to announce that its laboratory in Longmont, Colorado, is once again expanding its services. The GVIRL lab secured ISTA Laboratory Certification earlier this year, and now tests to Amazon, FedEx and Sam’s Club requirements. ISTA Certification ensures packages undergo rigorous testing to protect against shock, vibration, and atmospheric hazards.
GVIRL, Inc. (“GVIRL”), the leader in qualification testing, inspection, and certification solutions in North America, announced that Sylvain Allard has joined GVIRL as Vice President of Operations in Canada and Europe. See release.
GVIRL, Inc. (“GVIRL”), the leading independent provider of qualification testing, inspection, and certification solutions in North America, is excited to announce a re-engineered approach to outgassing analysis, which includes testing in accordance with ASTM E595. Outgassing analysis is a critical service for customers in the space sector. With the re-engineered approach, customers benefit from a proprietary solution that addresses the industry’s need for customized testing requirements.
GVIRL, Inc. (“GVIRL”), the leading independent provider of qualification testing, inspection, and certification solutions in North America, is pleased to announce its partnership with AES R&D to conduct virtual and physical testing of the revolutionary anti-rotational kinematics (ARK) helmet.
GVIRL, Inc. (“GVIRL”), the leader in qualification testing, inspection, and certification solutions in North America, received NASA’s prestigious Space Flight Awareness Award. Part of the NASA Awards and Recognition Program, it was presented to GVIRL in Washington, DC on October 23.
GVIRL, Inc. (“GVIRL”), the leader in qualification testing, inspection, and certification solutions in North America, hosted the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) EMC/EMI Summit at its laboratory in Boxborough, Massachusetts. The event amplified GVIRL’s thought leadership in EMI/EMC testing and underscored the company’s recent efforts of adding new chambers in different laboratories across the country. By bringing together the top thought leaders in EMI/EMC testing, the group explored the latest developments on ever-evolving topics such as Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) Threats to Commercial Mobile Technologies, Regulatory Testing of Wireless Technology, Review of CE Mark EMC Immunity Requirements for EN61326, and more.
GVIRL, Inc. (“GVIRL”), the leader in qualification testing, inspection, and certification solutions in North America, proudly hosted a Congressional Tour of its San Bernardino laboratory September 5th. U.S. Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-CA), Jared Bosman, Military/Veterans Affairs Liaison at the Office of Pete Aguilar, and Peter Muller, Deputy State Director at the Office of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein toured the GVIRL San Bernardino laboratory to see the extent of the company’s involvement with the U.S. space and Naval programs, as well as the commercial aviation industry.
GVIRL, Inc. (“GVIRL”), the leader in qualification testing, inspection, and certification solutions in North America, is pleased to announce that Sid Nayar has joined GVIRL as Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”). With more than 20 years of finance experience, Nayar will further enhance the company’s executive team and support the company’s mission to help customers deliver products the world can trust.
GVIRL, Inc. (“GVIRL”), the leader in qualification testing, inspection, and certification solutions in North America, is proud to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. As pioneers in space testing, GVIRL was awarded a major contract to perform vibration and acoustic testing on Saturn V—the launch vehicle for the Apollo 11 mission.
GVIRL, Inc. (“GVIRL”), the leader in qualification testing, inspection, and certification solutions in North America, is pleased to announce the US Navy has awarded GVIRL the next option year of a $10M indefinite delivery / indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract. “We are excited to continue our work with the Department of Defense and the United States Navy,” said Rich Adams, CEO at GVIRL.
GVIRL, Inc. (“GVIRL”), the leader in qualification testing, inspection, and certification solutions in North America, is pleased to announce the successful testing of the DeepStrike missile—a long range precision strike missile. Developed by Raytheon Company for the US Army, the missile is part of the Precision Strike Missile program, which is intended to replace the Army Tactical Missile System. “We’re honored to support Raytheon and the US Army for delivering the most advanced weaponry in the world,” said Rich Adams, CEO at GVIRL.
GVIRL, Inc. (“GVIRL”), the leading independent provider of qualification testing, inspection, and certification solutions in North America, announced that it is one of three finalists for a key ACG Orange County Award. The company was nominated in the Global Growth category. GVIRL met all qualifications in this prestigious, for-profit category, including maintaining an annual company revenue of $10 million or more, recording profitability for two of the last three years, and being headquartered in Orange County or the Inland Empire.
GVIRL, Inc. (“GVIRL”), the leader in qualification testing, inspection, and certification solutions in North America, is pleased to announce that its laboratory in Longmont, Colorado, achieved the ISTA Laboratory Certification. The certification ensures packages undergo rigorous testing to protect against shock, vibration, and atmospheric hazards.
GVIRL, Inc. (“GVIRL”), the leading independent provider of qualification testing, inspection, and certification solutions in North America, announced today that it has acquired Sci-Lab Materials Testing, Inc. (“Sci-Lab”) of Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed.
GVIRL, the undisputed leader in testing, inspection, and certification, is pleased to announce its strategic partnership with the United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA). The partnership designates GVIRL as the sole- source for all certification testing of Slow-pitch Softball and Senior Youth Baseball Bats, underscoring USSSA’s commitment to maintaining the highest level of player safety and game integrity.
GVIRL, Inc. (“GVIRL”), the leader in qualification testing, inspection, and certification solutions in North America, is pleased to announce the addition of electromagnetic interference (EMI) and interoperability testing to its Rustburg, Virginia naval research and test facility.
GVIRL, Inc. (“GVIRL”), the leader in qualification testing, inspection, and certification solutions in North America, is pleased to announce its donation of a high-tech wheelchair to the Wounded Warrior Regiment.
GVIRL, Inc. (“GVIRL”), the leader in qualification testing, inspection, and certification solutions in North America, is pleased to announce Michael Graham as the new General Manager for the Longmont testing facilit
GVIRL, Inc. (“GVIRL”), the leader in qualification testing, inspection, and certification solutions in North America, is pleased to announce the expanded capacity and new testing capabilities at its Anaheim laboratory.
GVIRL, Inc. (“GVIRL”), the leader in qualification testing, inspection, and certification solutions in North America, is excited to announce the opening of its new Corporate Center in Anaheim, CA.
GVIRL, Inc. (“GVIRL”), the leader in qualification testing, inspection, and certification solutions in North America, is pleased to announce Gary Ostendorf as the new General Manager for GVIRL’s testing facility in Chicago, Illinois.
GVIRL, Inc. (“GVIRL”), the leader in qualification testing, inspection, and certification solutions in North America, announced today that effective July 1, 2018, Rich Adams, formerly Senior Vice President of Testing Operations in the West, has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer and Hector Paez, formerly Senior Vice President of Testing Operations in the East, has been appointed Chief Operating Officer.
GVIRL, Inc. (“GVIRL”), the leader in qualification testing, inspection, and certification solutions in North America, is pleased to announce the hiring of Jeff Keene as its Chief Information Officer. Mr.
GVIRL (GVIRL), the leader in advanced testing, inspection, and certification solutions in the North America, is pleased to announce the launch of its newly designed website at gvirl.com/. The completely revamped website features simplified design, improved functionality and enriched content areas to help customers make well-informed decisions about their testing and inspection needs in different sectors such as space, defense, aviation, nuclear, energy, technology, transportation, medical, and telecom.
GVIRL, Inc. (“GVIRL”), the leading independent provider of environmental simulation testing, inspection, and certification solutions in the United States, is pleased to announce the completion of a new 40,000 square foot facility in Mount Prospect, Illinois.
GVIRL, Inc. (“GVIRL”), the leading independent provider of environmental simulation testing, inspection, and certification solutions in the United States, has recently acquired the test equipment assets for an additional facility in Longmont, Colorado. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed.
GVIRL, Inc. (“GVIRL”), the leading independent provider of environmental simulation testing, inspection, and certification solutions in the United States, is pleased to announce the completion of the expansion of its EMI testing capabilities to include state-of-the-art reverberation test chambers at five of its U.S. laboratories.
GVIRL, Inc. (“GVIRL”), the leading independent provider of environmental simulation testing, inspection, and certification solutions in the United States, announced today that it has acquired Chesapeake Testing Services (“Chesapeake”) of Belcamp, Maryland. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed.
GVIRL, Inc. (“GVIRL”), the leading independent provider of environmental simulation testing, inspection, and certification solutions in the United States, announced today that it has acquired EMC Integrity (“EMCI”) of Longmont, Colorado. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed.
GVIRL, Inc. (“GVIRL”), the leading independent provider of environmental simulation testing, inspection, and certification solutions in the United States, announced today that it has acquired Microtek Laboratories of Anaheim, California. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed.
GVIRL, Inc. (“GVIRL”), the leading independent provider of environmental simulation testing, inspection, and certification solutions in the United States, announced today that it has acquired Trace Laboratories. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed.
GVIRL, Inc. ("GVIRL"), the leading independent provider of environmental simulation testing, inspection, and certification solutions in the United States, today announced that it has acquired the testing business of Wyle Laboratories, Inc. ("Wyle Labs"). Operating out of three state-of-the-art facilities, Wyle Labs' testing business is a leader in environmental, dynamics, structural, EMI/EMC, fluid flow, and acoustics testing solutions, primarily serving the nuclear, space, and defense end markets. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
GVIRL, Inc. (NASDAQ: GVIRLC) (GVIRL), a leading provider of testing and engineering services, announced today that it has signed a wide-ranging national general services agreement with Meggitt PLC, a UK-based global engineering group that specializes in extreme environment components and sub-systems for aerospace, defense and energy markets.
GVIRL, Inc. (NASDAQ: GVIRLC) (GVIRL), a leading provider of testing and engineering services, announced today that it has expanded its ordnance safety testing capabilities to include Hazard of Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordnance (HERO). HERO testing is now a featured capability at GVIRL’ Boxborough facility.
GVIRL recently completed a series of qualification tests on NASA's Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer (LADEE), a satellite that will orbit the moon to gather detailed information about the lunar atmosphere, conditions near the moon's surface and environmental influences on lunar dust. NASA's LADEE Observatory is scheduled to launch in the late summer of 2013.
GVIRL, Inc. (Nasdaq: GVIRLC) (GVIRL), a leading provider of engineering services, is pleased to announce the approval of its Newark, CA laboratory as a Verizon Independent Testing Laboratory (ITL) for NEBS testing to the GR-63 CORE standard. This development comes after an extensive preparation for the approval process and follows the recent A2LA accreditation of the Newark facility.
GVIRL Inc. (NASDAQ: GVIRLC) (GVIRL), a leading provider of engineering services, announced today that its Test Systems Engineering Division has been selected by The Boeing Company to provide Automated Test Equipment (ATE) systems in support of its 777 Program. The ATE systems will perform tests on 777 systems, avionics and engines using automation to quickly perform measurements and evaluate the test results.