All Clear Group To Appoint Hill Labs As Their Exclusive Laboratory Partner
All Clear is extremely proud to announce that, after the conclusion of our supplier review, we have chosen Hill Labs as our exclusive laboratory partner.
Since the beginning of our relationship in 2021, All Clear have experienced significant growth, further establishing themselves as market leaders and innovators. As a proudly New Zealand-owned business with an unwavering commitment to both innovation and excellence.
Over the last three months the business has undertaken a comprehensive review of its supplier partnerships, with a view of consolidating suppliers who closely align with the companies' own commitments around client experience, technology, innovation, sustainability.
"This strategic decision to solidify our partnership with Hill Labs as our exclusive laboratory partner underscores All Clear's dedication to excellence, innovation, and sustainable practices. Since 2021, our collaboration with Hill Labs has been instrumental in our growth and success. We are confident that this strengthened partnership will further enhance our service delivery and reinforce our market leadership. Both companies share an entrenched commitment to quality, experience and innovation, values that are central to our operations and our vision for the future." said Adam Gordon, All Clear's Co-Founder & Director.
"We're proud to continue our strong partnership with All Clear, a fellow New Zealand-owned company we've been working alongside since 2021. It's been a pleasure working together and supporting them with our independent analytical testing services and expertise, and we value the trust they've placed in us. We understand how important timely, accurate results are to both All Clear and their customers, and we remain committed to delivering on these expectations as our collaboration continues to grow." said Peter Lord, Chief Operating Officer at Hill Labs.
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