SMITH-EMERY CORPORATE HISTORY

Smith-Emery Company, the oldest and largest independent testing and inspection agency on the West Coast, was founded in San Francisco in 1904 as an independent laboratory providing chemical testing services for agriculture and industry.

The San Francisco earthquake of 1906 prompted a growing awareness of the need for quality construction materials in the building industry. The company responded by becoming one of the first laboratories to provide physical testing of construction-related materials. Smith-Emery Company has since expanded to become a full-service testing, inspection, and consulting company with offices established in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Anaheim, and Oregon.

Our continued responsiveness to clients' needs over the years led to the development of Smith-Emery Company's GeoServices Division in 1972, which has become recognized for providing quality environmental consulting services and geotechnical/geological investigations.

A coordinated staff of geologists, engineers, and technicians work closely with qualified chemists and other technical staff from Smith-Emery's state-certified analytical laboratory to provide comprehensive testing and consultation services in an efficient and cost effective manner. Our combination of experience, flexibility, and responsiveness led to the steady growth, and in 1994 the decision was made to form Smith-Emery GeoServices as a separate division of the Company.