emirates7 - EPI, a subsidiary of EDGE Group and a key player in precision engineering within the UAE’s aerospace, oil and gas, and defense sectors, has become the first company in the UAE to receive the highly regarded ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation for its calibration laboratory from the Emirates International Accreditation Centre (EIAC).

This milestone strengthens EPI’s status as a national leader in quality and precision, guaranteeing that its calibration lab adheres to the highest international standards for technical expertise, impartiality, and reliability.

The accreditation certificate was presented to Michael Deshaies, CEO of EPI, by Khawla Mohamed Alzarooni, Head of Calibration Laboratory Accreditation Section at EIAC. The ceremony took place in the presence of Ahmed Al Khoori, EDGE Senior Vice President of Strategy & Excellence; Hussam Haboush, EPI’s Business Development Director; Saeed Salem Al Kaabi, EPI’s Government Relations and General Service Manager; and Muhammad Waqas, EPI’s SHEQ Manager, during the “Make it in the Emirates” forum held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre until May 22nd.

Speaking about the achievement, Deshaies stated, “This recognition highlights EPI’s commitment to upholding the highest levels of precision and reliability, ensuring our clients receive accurate and dependable results. It reflects our continuous investment in cutting-edge technologies and skilled professionals, supporting our mission to achieve excellence in all aspects of our work.”

EIAC is a globally recognized accreditation authority, operating under the Dubai Executive Council, which provides accreditation services to various conformity assessment organizations.