Our Story

Established in 2004 by Chartered Chemist, Ray Simms, LABTEC has grown and earned a reputation for providing tailored analytical and formulation services to veterinary pharmaceutical, agricultural chemical and the timber preservation sectors, worldwide. In recent years, LABTEC’s offering has expanded to include methamphetamine contamination testing in dwellings, as well as gaining ISO 17025 IANZ Accreditation.

In 2017, we joined the Envirolab Group family under Envirolab Services (NZ) Ltd T/A LABTEC. Joining Envirolab has expanded our international presence and facilitated our continued growth and ability to deliver industry-leading scientific analysis.

As part of our commitment to quality and continual improvement, we actively seek out appropriate inter-laboratory comparison programs and currently participate in those organised by the American Pesticide Control Officials (AAPCO) and National Measurement Institute (NMI).

LABTEC also seeks out opportunities to engage with our clients and the broader scientific community. We are currently a member of Animal and Plant Health NZ (APHANZ) and the New Zealand Association of Consulting Laboratories (NZACL). Our Lab Manager, Nardene Reynolds, has been a member of the NZACL executive team since May 2023, serving as the President of the association.

Our modern, well equipped, laboratory facility is based in Auckland's Central Suburb of Penrose. The team includes a highly regarded formulation chemist and an experienced team of analytical chemist, that ready to provide custom solutions for your needs.