Leader in Fertilizer Analytical Services
With consistent growth since its founding in Tampa, Florida in 1922, Thornton Laboratories, has continuously expanded its laboratory capabilities and services. Continued involvement in new techniques have enabled Thornton to continue meeting the demands of the Fertilizer and Agricultural community. In 1972, the company entered the international trade market and, brings surveying and inspection services to an international clientele on a worldwide basis.
Consulting
Through its expertise and experience in sampling and analysis of fertilizer,agronomic materials and phosphate ores, Thornton Laboratories provides professional counsel in problems relating to quality assurance, method evaluations and sampling protocols. Investigations of matters involving government regulations or trade organizations are strictly unbiased.
personnel
Thornton Laboratories' staff includes experienced professional chemists, technicians, microbiologists, surveyors and samplers, as well as a full supporting administrative staff. A computerized Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) provides sample tracking, data storage and retrieval.
Memberships
AFPC - Association of Fertilizer & Phosphate Chemists
AOAC - Association of Official Analytical Chemists
AAPFCO / Magruder
TFI - The Fertilizer Institute
facilities and equipment
The company is headquartered in Tampa, Florida.The laboratories are equipped with modern, comprehensive analytical instrumentation, and expertise in classical wet chemical techniques is maintained.
quality control
Accuracy is assured with in-house quality control programs as well as by performance monitoring through participation in industry and government sponsored performance evaluation studies - AFPC, Magruder, AOAC- LPTP (Microbiology).