Lonestar came into existence as a result of the demand that existed locally from various industries for a high-tech, multi-disciplinary testing and investigation facility that delivers on-time testing services and meet international standards. Lonestar Technical Services LLC was established in 1992 in the Emirate of Dubai in United Arab Emirates. In the following years, the need to extend the testing and laboratory services to the emirate of Abu Dhabi - UAE, which resulted in the establishment of our laboratories in Abu Dhabi. Lonestar Dubai & Lonestar Abu Dhabi are both ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Accredited Testing Laboratories by Emirates International Accreditation Centre (EIAC). Lonestar Dubai is also accredited by GCC Accreditation Center (GAC) and International Accreditation Service (IAS), while Lonestar Abu Dhabi Lab is accredited by Emirates National Accreditation System (ENAS) as per ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Standards. The scopes of accreditation are available on the websites of the respective accreditation bodies. Lonestar Dubai & Lonestar Abu Dhabi are certified by TUV as per ISO 9001:2015, 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018. Lonestar is registered and licensed as a laboratory with Dubai Municipality, the regulatory authority of the Emirate. As of 1st January 2024, Lonestar Laboratory is pleased to announce its acquisition by the Apave Group. Apave is an international group with over 150 years of experience in technical, human, environmental and digital risk management. An independent company with a turnover of €1.2 billion in 2023, Apave operates in the TIC industry, providing inspection, testing, certification, training, and consulting services. The group currently has 14,000 employees, 130 branches in France, 170 training sites in France and abroad and 18 test centres. Apave has an international presence in more than 55 countries. The alliance of Apave and Lonestar's extensive expertise, reputation and signifies a new chapter of enhanced capabilities. This synergy will enable Lonestar to adeptly address the evolving needs and intricacies of its clientele, delivering unparalleled efficiency and efficacy in risk management.
