The Scheduled Oil Sampling (SOS) Lab at MACORP is now certified under the GYS 170:2021 standard. This prestigious accreditation, granted by the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS), highlights the lab’s commitment to precision, reliability, and adherence to international best practices.
GNBS and MACORP today signed the Terms and Conditions of the Certification, after which GNBS presented a certificate and plaque to MACORP’s Administration Manager, Sonia Richard and Lab Quality Manager, Rodny Jamarillo.
Some of MACORP’s Leadership Team members along with GNBS Certification Team
Karen Clarke, MACORP’s Quality Coordinator, in her remarks related the journey to certification and the support received from MACORP Team along with GNBS. “We are not only proud of this certification, but we are also motivated toward continual improvement and further contributing to the growth and development within the industry,” she said, adding, “This certification serves as a benchmark, one that we will strive to exceed, ensuring that we remain at the forefront of quality, innovation, and excellence in all that we do.”
MACORP’s Quality Coordinator Karen Clarke signs the Agreement on behalf of the company while Lab Quality Manager and GNBS Technical Officer Rachel Cecil look on
At MACORP, safety is an integral part of our company’s culture and values. This certification underscores the lab’s role in supporting predictive maintenance through cutting-edge oil analysis. “Analyzing oil samples allows for early detection of potential issues in machinery components, ultimately triggering preventative measures that result in reduced downtime, optimized performance, and extended equipment life,” says Jamarillo.
The certification process involved a comprehensive audit by the GNBS, assessing the lab’s quality management systems, technical accuracy, and customer service standards. The GYS 170:2021 standard, aligned with the international ISO/IEC 17025 framework, guarantees excellence in testing services.
Jamarillo expressed gratitude to the lab and quality teams, along with the executives and the wider MACORP team for supporting this achievement.
Meanwhile, Keon Rankin, Head of Certification Services at GNBS, congratulated MACORP and commended the company’s dedication to laboratory quality and certification. He encouraged continued adherence to the standard to ensure ongoing compliance.
This milestone firmly establishes MACORP’s SOS Lab as a leader in laboratory services across Guyana, strengthening its reputation as a trusted partner to key sectors, including Mining, Marine and Oil and Gas, Construction, Agriculture, and Power Generation. The GYS 170 certification also demonstrates the lab’s alignment with national development goals and global quality standards.
MACORP extends sincere gratitude to GNBS for its thorough evaluation process and to its clients for their continued confidence and support. The company remains committed to continuously enhancing its services, improving customer experience, and expanding its offerings, with a focus on innovative solutions for predictive maintenance.
For more information about MACORP SOS Lab and its services, visit www.macorpcat.com or contact 592-265-7315.
MACORP is Guyana’s authorized Caterpillar dealer and a key partner in the country’s heavy equipment sector. The company has been supporting the transformation of the country’s landscape as a critical supplier to the infrastructure, mining, construction, oil and gas agriculture and energy sectors.
