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IMI's Analytical Testing and Calibration (ATC) Laboratory has entered into a strategic partnership with the Karl Group of Companies to bring advanced calibration, testing, and measurement services to hospitals and healthcare facilities across the Philippines.
Signed on September 16, 2026, the agreement marks a significant milestone for ATC laboratory as it expands into the healthcare sector, applying the same world-class testing, measurement, and calibration standards trusted by global leaders in electronics manufacturing, automotive, and precision instrumentation to support the evolving needs of medical institutions.
Supporting Accuracy Where It Matters Most
In healthcare, equipment accuracy and reliability are essential to patient safety, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
Through this partnership, IMI’s ATC lab will provide specialized calibration and testing services that help hospitals and laboratories maintain the performance, accuracy, and compliance of critical medical, diagnostic, and laboratory equipment. Leveraging its strong presence and deep relationships within the Philippine healthcare community, Karl Group will help connect these capabilities to public and private healthcare networks nationwide.
Bringing High-Reliability Expertise to Healthcare
Operating from IMI's state-of-the-art facility, the laboratory delivers precision calibration, measurement, and testing services backed by years of experience supporting mission-critical applications and high-reliability industries. Its broad range of capabilities spans electrical, mechanical, dimensional, and environmental measurements, helping customers ensure quality, consistency, and operational reliability.
By extending these capabilities to the healthcare sector, ATC Lab aims to help medical institutions strengthen equipment integrity, improve compliance readiness, and maintain the dependable performance of technologies that support patient care every day.
"This partnership represents an exciting opportunity to bring our high-precision test and calibration expertise into a sector where accuracy has a direct impact on people's lives," said Joseph Garfin, head of ATC Lab. "Healthcare institutions rely on properly calibrated equipment every day, and through our collaboration with Karl Group, we look forward to making these capabilities more accessible to hospitals across the Philippines."
"Ensuring the accuracy and reliability of medical equipment is essential for both patient safety and operational excellence," said Dr. Luis Rodriguez, CEO of Karl Group of Companies. "We are pleased to partner with IMI's ATC Lab and introduce their world-class technical capabilities to healthcare organizations seeking to strengthen their maintenance, quality, and compliance programs."
The signing ceremony, attended by leaders from both organizations, marks the beginning of joint initiatives to deliver advanced calibration and testing solutions to healthcare providers nationwide.
Together, IMI's ATC Lab and Karl Group share a common goal: helping healthcare institutions advance quality, safety, and operational excellence through precision, reliability, and technical expertise.
The Karl Group is a diversified Philippine holding company focused on healthcare, medical technology, and education, with operations spanning from Zamboanga City to Metro Manila.
