Golden Specialty (GOLDEN) was established in 1997 with the purpose of providing the highest quality professional services in all sampling, analysis, and instrumentation support of stationary, process and ambient air quality determinations. We are able to provide invaluable insight and guidance to our clients on air quality issues and projects through our highly experienced and knowledgeable staff.
GOLDEN was the first source testing company in the US to achieve interim accreditation for ASTM D-7036 as well as the first air laboratory to be audited in Texas for NELAP certification.
Emissions testing services
Our emissions testing division provides on-site testing of emissions from stationary sources using highly experienced testing personnel and state-of-the-art equipment. We serve both domestic and international emissions testing projects. GOLDEN has extensive experience and expertise in sampling stack pollutant emissions in accordance with EPA, ASTM, SW-846, NCASI, CARB, SCAQMD, and BAAQMD wet and instrumental reference methods, as well as many state and local reference methods. This ensures your facility’s compliance with federal, state and local regulations and all applicable air permit requirements.
Mobile emissions testing laboratory
Each mobile testing laboratory in our fleet is equipped with redundant sampling systems to deliver the highest quality data possible.
GOLDEN provides emissions testing services using state-of-the-art equipment.
Our laboratory provides the highest quality data for air quality compliance testing and exposure monitoring.
Our instrumentation division provides environmental air sampling equipment, parts and supplies.
Typical reporting is completed within seven business days after receipt of all data (30 days for complex testing projects), including a careful review of data to ensure accuracy and compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements. Reporting can be provided in electronic format upon request.
Air quality compliance testing and exposure monitoring
Established in 2004, our NELAC-accredited laboratory is fully equipped with the most up-to-date analyzers to provide the highest quality data for air quality compliance testing and exposure monitoring.
Environmental air sampling equipment
GOLDEN’s instrumentation division provides sales, service and leasing of environmental air sampling equipment, parts and supplies. Maintenance service packages are also available.
Effective January 2012, all source testing at sources regulated under 40CFR Part 75 must be performed by organizations complying with the ASTM D7036 standard, 'Standard Practice for Competence of Air Emission Testing Bodies' (AETBs). Owners and operators of many regulated facilities are already r
Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) technology is a powerful, versatile tool for air emissions testing, but involves a number of potential pitfalls. Obtaining high-quality, legally defensible data requires significant expertise and careful attention to a well-vetted quality management system.