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T.E. Laboratories (TelLab)
For over 30 years, TelLab has been at the forefront of chemistry, research and innovation in Ireland, delivering expert solutions across a diverse range of scientific fields.
From water testing and environmental analysis to chemical manufacturing, R&D, transformer oil analysis, fuel and vehicle care, we support industries that keep Ireland running. TelLab is proud to be home to Ireland’s only dedicated Oil Laboratory, reinforcing our commitment to excellence in lubrication and transformer oil analysis. Our work plays a vital role in the operations of utilities, transport providers, environmental regulators and some of the world’s most respected life science and technology companies.
We proudly partner with industry leaders like Uisce Éireann, ESB, Irish Rail, and many more, providing trusted insights and tailored services to meet real-world challenges.
Based in our 40,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facilities in Tullow, County Carlow, our INAB ISO 17025-accredited laboratories are staffed by an ever-growing team of over 60 talented professionals from across the world, including India, The Philippines, Brazil, Europe, South Africa, and beyond. Our people consist of chemists, engineers, researchers, administrators and more, all working together to push the boundaries to be your partner for perfect chemistry.
Chemical
manufacture
We have decades of experience making chemicals, reagents and standards for life science and high-tech multinationals, alongside local industry and Government agencies. We have over 3,000 chemicals listed in our brochure, while an additional third of our products are produced on a bespoke basis to meet the precise requirements of our customers.
Oil
analysis
TelLab is Ireland’s only specialised, accredited oil analysis laboratory. We carry out lubrication and transformer oil analysis as a tool in preventative maintenance and asset management for Ireland’s leading power generators, large-scale fleet operators and many manufacturing companies.
Fuel
analysis
TelLab produces fuel marker dye, mandated by Customs and Excise in Ireland and the equivalent authority in the UK, to combat the illegal washing of diesel and stretching of petrol with kerosene. We have developed Fuelmonitrix as a DIY test kit, enabling users to determine if their fuel has been washed or stretched within minutes. In addition, our microbiology lab tests for microbial contamination in fuel storage systems.
Environmental
analysis
Our INAB ISO 17025 accredited environmental laboratory analyses wastewater, ground water and surface water for local authorities, state regulators and industry. In addition, we test drinking water for householders, businesses and local authorities.
Research & new
product development
In 2011, we established the Trend Institute as an inhouse research division to develop new technology and provide contract research services for companies. Since then, our researchers have co-ordinated and/or partnered in no less than 12 EU-funded collaborative projects. As a result, we are now bringing some innovative and game-changing water monitoring solutions to the market.
Training & events
events
Through our experience in environmental and oil analysis, we have developed a number of training courses, which we provide to participants from industry and the State sector. We have also developed Reliability Ireland and Reliability UK as leading conferences for maintenance, reliability and asset management professionals in Ireland and the UK.
