<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>TestAmerica News and Events</title><link>http://www.testamericainc.com</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Dec 2011 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><generator>umbraco v4</generator><description>Welcome to the TestAmerica News Center</description><language>en</language><item><title>TestAmerica Introduces TotalAccess 4.0 with Enhanced Reporting and Search Capabilities Built for Speed</title><link>http://www.testamericainc.com/news/2011/testamerica-introduces-totalaccess-40-with-enhanced-reporting-and-search-capabilities-built-for-speed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>TestAmerica</dc:creator><category></category><guid>http://www.testamericainc.com/news/2011/testamerica-introduces-totalaccess-40-with-enhanced-reporting-and-search-capabilities-built-for-speed/</guid><description><![CDATA[ ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ 
<p>TestAmerica announces the launch of TotalAccess 4.0, the most
powerful online data management solution in the industry. With
enhancement to reporting and search capabilities, and a new
architecture design to provide faster data access, TotalAccess 4.0
is an essential tool for all analytical data projects.</p>

<p>TotalAccess 4.0 delivers key improvements to its end-users,
surpassing performance requirements and leading-edge technology in
the market. The developments in this release include a dashboard
homepage offering access to all documents from one location,
enhanced reporting and filtering tools, enabling one click
filtering and multi-project consolidated reporting.</p>

<p>Additional enhancements include:</p>

<ul>
<li>Quicklinks auto-fill search lookups make locating data records
a snap</li>

<li>Multi-project reporting capabilities available with the
trending tools</li>

<li>Expanded regulatory limits comparison function to enable easy
clone and customization of individual lists to fit the user's
project.</li>
</ul>

<p>The TotalAccess tool is available to all TestAmerica clients,
providing them with secure, 24/7 access to all of their
project-related data information. Clients may request a live
demonstration by contacting an Account Executive or Project
Manager, or can simply sign up for TotalAccess on the TestAmerica
homepage at <a href="/">www.testamericainc.com</a>.</p>

<h4><strong>About TestAmerica</strong></h4>

<p>TestAmerica is the leading environmental testing firm in the
United States, with over 90 locations providing innovative
technical expertise and comprehensive analytical testing services.
Specialty analyses include source, ambient and indoor air, water
quality and aquatic toxicity, compliance, desalination, shale gas,
specialty organics, emergency response,&nbsp; industrial hygiene,
dioxins, drinking water, sediments and tissues, PPCPs and emerging
contaminants, explosives, Federal/DoD, and radiochemistry and mixed
waste testing.</p>

<p>TestAmerica affiliate companies include EMLab P&amp;K, the
leader in analytical microscopy and indoor air quality; QED
Environmental Systems, Inc., the leading supplier of groundwater
sampling equipment and remediation pumping systems; and TestAmerica
Air Emissions Corp. (METCO Environmental), specializing in air
emissions testing. TestAmerica currently employs nearly 2,800
professionals dedicated to exceptional service and solutions for
our clients' environmental testing needs</p>

<p>For more information, contact:</p>

<p><strong>DAVE SPURLOCK</strong></p>

<p>Vice President</p>

<p>TestAmerica<br />
 THE LEADER IN ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING</p>

<p>Tel 215.628.9601<br />
 <a href="/">www.testamericainc.com</a></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

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]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>TestAmerica Oakland Opens as Newest Bay Area Location</title><link>http://www.testamericainc.com/news/2011/testamerica-oakland-opens-as-newest-bay-area-location/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>TestAmerica</dc:creator><category></category><guid>http://www.testamericainc.com/news/2011/testamerica-oakland-opens-as-newest-bay-area-location/</guid><description><![CDATA[ ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ 
<p>TestAmerica Laboratories, Inc. announces the opening of the
TestAmerica Oakland location, extending logistical coverage to
Oakland and the Greater Bay Area.</p>

<p>The new facility, conveniently located to all major freeways,
will provide TestAmerica and EMLab P&amp;K clients with sample
coordination, pick-up and delivery services to TestAmerica's local
San Francisco and San Bruno laboratories. In addition, clients can
take advantage of the ample office space, courier services and
sampling supplies available at the location. The TestAmerica
Oakland location will also have a dedicated on-site Sample Control
Technician and experienced Project Management team to meet the
project needs of clients.</p>

<p>&nbsp;"We are pleased to provide our clients with the
convenience of a sample drop off location in Oakland, as well as
the value added services it will provide. Our goal is to establish
TestAmerica as the complete environmental solution for our clients
in Oakland and the Greater Bay Area," says Belinda Vega, General
Manager of West Coast Operations.</p>

<p>For additional information on the services available, please
contact TestAmerica Oakland at 510.227.7896.</p>

<h4><strong>About TestAmerica</strong></h4>

<p>TestAmerica is the leading environmental testing firm in the
United States, with over 90 locations providing innovative
technical expertise and comprehensive analytical testing services.
Specialty analyses include source, ambient and indoor air, water
quality and aquatic toxicity, compliance, desalination, shale gas,
specialty organics, emergency response,&nbsp; industrial hygiene,
dioxins, drinking water, sediments and tissues, PPCPs and emerging
contaminants, explosives, Federal/DoD, and radiochemistry and mixed
waste testing.</p>

<p>TestAmerica affiliate companies include EMLab P&amp;K, the
leader in analytical microscopy and indoor air quality; QED
Environmental Systems, Inc., the leading supplier of groundwater
sampling equipment and remediation pumping systems; and TestAmerica
Air Emissions Corp. (METCO Environmental), specializing in air
emissions testing. TestAmerica currently employs nearly 2,800
professionals dedicated to exceptional service and solutions for
our clients' environmental testing needs</p>

<p>For more information, contact:</p>

<p><strong>DAVE SPURLOCK</strong></p>

<p>Vice President</p>

<p>TestAmerica<br />
 THE LEADER IN ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING</p>

<p>Tel 215.628.9601<br />
 <a href="/">www.testamericainc.com</a></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

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at</strong> <strong>twitter.com/TestAmericaLabs</strong> |
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]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>TestAmerica Indianapolis is the Latest Addition to Midwest Facilities</title><link>http://www.testamericainc.com/news/2011/testamerica-indianapolis-is-the-latest-addition-to-midwest-facilities/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>TestAmerica</dc:creator><category></category><guid>http://www.testamericainc.com/news/2011/testamerica-indianapolis-is-the-latest-addition-to-midwest-facilities/</guid><description><![CDATA[ ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ 
<p>TestAmerica Laboratories, Inc. announces the opening of a new
location, TestAmerica Indianapolis, &nbsp;which will facilitate
organizing on-time sample delivery and local access to
TestAmerica's regional laboratories in Valparaiso, IN, Chicago, IL,
Dayton, OH, as well as its nationwide network of laboratories for
specialty analyses including air, dioxins, sediments and a vast
array of analytical capabilities.</p>

<p>TestAmerica Indianapolis offers clients support for sample
bottle pick-up and delivery in the Metro Indianapolis area. The
staff will coordinate the shipping of samples within TestAmerica's
network of specialty laboratories to meet any client's analytical
needs.</p>

<p>Ms. Melissa Hamer-Bailey has assumed the role as the TestAmerica
Indianapolis Manager. Ms. Hamer-Bailey has extensive experience in
the environmental testing industry, serving as a professional
environmental consultant, Board Member to the Indiana Alliance of
Hazardous Materials Professionals, and Senior Environmental Manager
at the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM), in
her previous roles. Ms. Hamer-Bailey has developed applied
expertise in the areas of quality assurance, sampling and analysis
plan development, risk assessment and management.</p>

<p>"TestAmerica is excited to expand our service and support to the
Indianapolis area to provide both new and existing clients more
convenient access to our network of analytical offerings. We are
also pleased to have Ms. Hamer-Bailey join our team. She brings to
TestAmerica her expertise in both the regulatory and consulting
aspects of our industry to assist our clients in their project
needs," states TestAmerica's General Manager of Midwest Operations,
Rusty Vicinie.</p>

<p>For additional information on the services available, please
contact TestAmerica Indianapolis at 317.264.9686.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<h4><strong>About TestAmerica</strong></h4>

<p>TestAmerica is the leading environmental testing firm in the
United States, with over 90 locations providing innovative
technical expertise and comprehensive analytical testing services.
Specialty analyses include source, ambient and indoor air, water
quality and aquatic toxicity, compliance, desalination, shale gas,
specialty organics, emergency response,&nbsp; industrial hygiene,
dioxins, drinking water, sediments and tissues, PPCPs and emerging
contaminants, explosives, Federal/DoD, and radiochemistry and mixed
waste testing.</p>

<p>TestAmerica affiliate companies include EMLab P&amp;K, the
leader in analytical microscopy and indoor air quality; QED
Environmental Systems, Inc., the leading supplier of groundwater
sampling equipment and remediation pumping systems; and TestAmerica
Air Emissions Corp. (METCO Environmental), specializing in air
emissions testing. TestAmerica currently employs nearly 2,800
professionals dedicated to exceptional service and solutions for
our clients' environmental testing needs</p>

<p>For more information, contact:</p>

<p><strong>DAVE SPURLOCK</strong></p>

<p>Vice President</p>

<p>TestAmerica<br />
 THE LEADER IN ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING</p>

<p>Tel 215.628.9601<br />
 <a href="/">www.testamericainc.com</a></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Follow TestAmerica
at</strong> <strong>twitter.com/TestAmericaLabs</strong> |
<strong>Read our Blog at</strong>
<strong>testamericalabs.blogspot.com</strong> <strong>|</strong>
<strong>www.testamericainc.com</strong></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>TestAmerica Laboratory Network Ready to Support  Hurricane Irene Clean Up Efforts </title><link>http://www.testamericainc.com/news/2011/testamerica-laboratory-network-ready-to-support-hurricane-irene-clean-up-efforts-/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>TestAmerica</dc:creator><category></category><guid>http://www.testamericainc.com/news/2011/testamerica-laboratory-network-ready-to-support-hurricane-irene-clean-up-efforts-/</guid><description><![CDATA[ ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ 
<p>TestAmerica, the nation's leading laboratory network, is staffed
and equipped to support the analytical needs to clean up and
restore communities affected by Hurricane Irene.</p>

<p>Hurricanes can have an effect on the basic necessities to
operate our communities, such as water and wastewater treatment
plants, and access to schools and parks. &nbsp;Making sure that
communities have the basic necessities available is the first
priority in recovering from these natural events. TestAmerica's
laboratory and logistical network is on call to support the efforts
of the emergency response teams assisting the affected areas.</p>

<p>TestAmerica has extensive experience in emergency response
situations, including responses to the aftermath of previous
Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Ike. TestAmerica's network of
laboratories consists of facilities within and surrounding the
potentially affected path of Hurricane Irene, and are on the ready
to provide support if it is needed. For more information on
TestAmerica's analytical support, please <a
href="/hurricane_support.aspx?utm_source=press%2Brelease&amp;utm_medium=web%2Blink&amp;utm_campaign=hurricane">
click here</a>.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong></strong></p>

<p><strong></strong></p>

<h4><strong>About TestAmerica</strong></h4>

<p>TestAmerica is the leading environmental testing firm in the
United States, including 36 laboratories and 35 service centers.
TestAmerica provides innovative technical expertise and
comprehensive analytical testing services. Specialty analyses
include source and ambient air, aquatic toxicity, explosives,
specialty organics, dioxins, drinking water, sediments and tissues,
emerging contaminants, radiochemistry and mixed waste testing.</p>

<p>TestAmerica affiliate companies include EMLab P&amp;K, the
leader in analytical microscopy and indoor air quality; QED
Environmental Systems, Inc., the leading supplier of groundwater
sampling equipment and remediation pumping systems; TestAmerica
Drilling Corp., provider of innovative environmental and
geotechnical drilling; and TestAmerica Air Emissions Corp. (METCO
Environmental), specializing in air emissions testing. TestAmerica
currently employs nearly 2,800 professionals dedicated to
exceptional service and solutions for our clients' environmental
testing needs.</p>

<p>For more information, contact:</p>

<p><strong>DAVE SPURLOCK</strong></p>

<p>Vice President</p>

<p>TestAmerica<br />
 THE LEADER IN ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING</p>

<p>Tel 215.628.9601<br />
 <a href="/">www.testamericainc.com</a></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p style="text-align: center"><strong>Follow TestAmerica
at</strong> <strong>twitter.com/TestAmericaLabs</strong> |
<strong>Read our Blog at</strong>
<strong>testamericalabs.blogspot.com</strong>
<strong></strong><strong>|</strong>
<strong>www.testamericainc.com</strong></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>TestAmerica Addresses Challenges of Sampling and Reporting Lower Level Volatiles in Ambient Air at the 2011 NEMC</title><link>http://www.testamericainc.com/news/2011/testamerica-addresses-challenges-of-sampling-and-reporting-lower-level-volatiles-in-ambient-air-at-the-2011-nemc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>TestAmerica</dc:creator><category></category><guid>http://www.testamericainc.com/news/2011/testamerica-addresses-challenges-of-sampling-and-reporting-lower-level-volatiles-in-ambient-air-at-the-2011-nemc/</guid><description><![CDATA[ ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ 
<p>William Elcoate, TestAmerica's Air Product Manager and
recognized Vapor Intrusion (VI) expert, will reveal the latest data
findings on detecting and quantifying volatiles in ambient and
indoor air. The platform presentation will be held at the 2011
National Environmental Monitoring Conference (NEMC) on August
18<sup>th</sup> in Bellevue, WA.</p>

<p><strong></strong></p>

<p>Public concern and regulatory interests surrounding ambient air
and inhalation risks, posed by long term exposure to Volatile
Organic Compounds (VOCs), have been on the rise in the
environmental community. These concerns have been fueled by health
and ecological risks from emissions during oil &amp; gas
exploration, chemical refining and manufacturing, greenhouse gases,
fugitive emissions, and a broad range of particulates and other
airborne contaminants.</p>

<p>Mr. Elcoate will provide an overview of procedures, media, and
methodologies used for sampling, detecting and quantifying
volatiles in ambient and indoor air. Comparisons of traditional
methods and a review of quality assurance and documentation needed
to allow for sensitive and definitive measurements, in support of
investigations and monitoring, will also be discussed.</p>

<p>Mr. Elcoate has over 20 years of experience in the environmental
testing industry and is currently a technical and regulatory expert
for TestAmerica's Air Testing Program. He has been actively
involved in vapor intrusion seminars across the nation. For more
information, please contact Mr. Elcoate through his expert profile
at <a
href="/services/asktheexpert/experts/will-elcoate.aspx">www.testamericainc.com/services/asktheexpert/experts/will-elcoate.aspx</a>.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<h4><strong>About TestAmerica</strong></h4>

<p>TestAmerica is the leading environmental testing firm in the
United States, including 36 laboratories and 35 service centers.
TestAmerica provides innovative technical expertise and
comprehensive analytical testing services. Specialty analyses
include source and ambient air, aquatic toxicity, explosives,
specialty organics, dioxins, drinking water, sediments and tissues,
emerging contaminants, radiochemistry and mixed waste testing.</p>

<p>TestAmerica affiliate companies include EMLab P&amp;K, the
leader in analytical microscopy and indoor air quality; QED
Environmental Systems, Inc., the leading supplier of groundwater
sampling equipment and remediation pumping systems; TestAmerica
Drilling Corp., provider of innovative environmental and
geotechnical drilling; and TestAmerica Air Emissions Corp. (METCO
Environmental), specializing in air emissions testing. TestAmerica
currently employs nearly 2,800 professionals dedicated to
exceptional service and solutions for our clients' environmental
testing needs.</p>

<p>For more information, contact:</p>

<p><strong>DAVE SPURLOCK</strong></p>

<p>Vice President</p>

<p>TestAmerica<br />
 THE LEADER IN ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING</p>

<p>Tel 215.628.9601<br />
 <a href="/">www.testamericainc.com</a></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p style="text-align: center"><strong>Follow TestAmerica
at</strong> <strong>twitter.com/TestAmericaLabs</strong> |
<strong>Read our Blog at</strong>
<strong>testamericalabs.blogspot.com</strong>
<strong></strong><strong>|</strong>
<strong>www.testamericainc.com</strong></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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