EDGE Entity EPI Receives Prestigious Accreditation from EIAC for Calibration - Middle East Business News and Information
EPI is the first company in the UAE to achieve ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation for its aerospace calibration laboratory
Abu Dhabi, UAE: May, 2025 – EPI, an entity of EDGE Group and the cornerstone of precision engineering in the UAE's aerospace, oil and gas, and defence industries, has become the first company in the UAE to be awarded the prestigious ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation for its calibration laboratory by the Emirates International Accreditation Centre (EIAC). This achievement reinforces EPI's position as a national leader in quality and precision, and ensures that its calibration laboratory meets the highest international standards for technical competence, impartiality, and reliability.
The accreditation was awarded to Michael Deshaies, CEO of EPI, by Khawla Mohamed Alzarooni – Head of Calibration Laboratory Accreditation Section, EIAC; in the presence of Ahmed Al Khoori, EDGE Senior Vice President of Strategy & Excellence; Hussam Haboush, Business Development Director – EPI; Saeed Salem Al Kaabi, Government Relations and General Service Manager – EPI; Muhammad Waqas, SHEQ Manager – EPI; during the Make it in the Emirates forum being held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre from 19 to 22 May.
Commenting on the success, Michael said: 'This demonstrates EPI's dedication to maintaining the highest standards in precision and dependability, ensuring our clients receive accurate and trustworthy results. It underscores our investment in advanced technologies and skilled personnel, aligning with our mission to deliver excellence across all our operations.'
EIAC is an internationally recognised accreditation body, under the umbrella of the Dubai Executive Council, that provides accreditation services for various conformity assessment bodies, including testing, calibration, inspection, and certification of management systems, products, and personnel, while adhering to the highest international standards.
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