(Fairlawn, Ohio, USA) August 28, 2026 — Smithers, a global leader in testing, consulting, information, and compliance services, announced today its entrance into the peptides testing services through the acquisition of ACS Laboratory, based near Tampa, Florida. The specialized technical team joining Smithers brings immediate, dedicated capabilities in peptide identity, purity, and impurity profiling.
“We are thrilled to welcome such a strong, dedicated technical team to Smithers,” said AJ McCardell, President, Smithers Cannabis Testing Services Division. “Their specialized expertise significantly enhances our laboratory offerings and enables us to deliver immediate, high-level analytical support to our clients.”
As the demand for peptide-based applications accelerates across therapeutics, pharmaceutical development, and specialized wellness sectors, analytical analysis is essential. Peptide testing provides the precise analysis needed to verify chemical identity, confirm purity, and detect related-substance impurities.
"Expanding our portfolio into peptide testing positions Smithers to support a rapidly evolving market while continuing to broaden our technical capabilities," states Michael Hochschwender, CEO, Smithers. "By combining established laboratory infrastructure with the expertise of the retained scientific team, we ensure our clients receive high data integrity, rigorous analytical precision, and dedicated technical support.
The integration of ACS Laboratory’s technical talent ensures immediate scientific continuity and operational stability for ongoing projects. This expansion strengthens Smithers’ global network, pairing specialized peptide analysis with responsive, high-touch client consultation.
For more information regarding Smithers testing services, please visit www.acslabtest.com.
About Smithers
Founded in 1925 and headquartered in Fairlawn, Ohio, Smithers is a multinational provider of testing, consulting, information, and compliance services. With laboratories and operations in North America, Europe, and Asia, Smithers supports customers in the transportation, life science, packaging, materials, components, consumer, cannabis, dry commodities, and energy industries. Smithers delivers accurate data, on time, with high touch, by integrating science, technology, and business expertise, so customers can innovate with confidence.
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