History

Independent Australian Laboratories was founded on October 1 st 1997 to provide an independent commercial analytical and sampling facility primarily to the coal industry in Central Queensland.

Since then they have expanded their services to provide sampling and analytical services to the cement, oil shale and caustic soda industries. A laboratory has been established at Macalister near Dalby to service the Surat Basin.

IAL is willing to undertake projects outside their normal parameters to assist clients where needed. Currently they screen over 700,000 tonnes of coal at the Central Queensland Port Authority for a major Central Queensland Mine. The client sells a size enhanced product to the export market.

On March 1 st 2005 IAL were proud to move into a new premises at 104 Hanson Road (entrance via Beckinsale Street) in Gladstone.

Clients

IAL Clients require a wide range of analytical and sampling services with a mix of reporting dates. An active Quality Assurance System ensures that every client's requirements are met.

All Clients are Number 1.

Management

The original management team of David Croger (Manager), Liam Barry B.Bus (Laboratory Supervisor) and Colin Grosse B.Sc (Sampling and Preparation Supervisor) remained the same until May 2004 when David Croger retired. He was replaced as General Manager by Amanda Schafer.

Staff

Independent Australian Laboratories is committed to maintaining a caring, happy atmosphere for its employees. Employees have an average of seven years experience in Laboratories.