Measuring Success: 40 Years of Accredited Excellence at CATS

Member News September 8, 2026
Measuring Success: 40 Years of Accredited Excellence at CATS
NATA team

For four decades, CATS has been helping industry measure with confidence, delivering trusted calibration services backed by NATA accreditation and an unwavering commitment to technical excellence. 

Celebrating 40 years of accreditation, the Perth-based organisation has grown from a small local operation into one of Western Australia’s most trusted calibration laboratories. Today, CATS supports clients across diverse industries with accredited capabilities spanning DC LF Electrical and non-contact temperature metrology measurements, providing accurate, reliable and internationally recognised calibration results. 

Since achieving accreditation in 1986, CATS has understood that confidence in measurement begins with confidence in the people, systems and processes behind the result. NATA accreditation has provided independent assurance that its calibration services meet rigorous technical standards, giving customers certainty that their measurements can be trusted. 

Over the years, accreditation has become far more than a certification. It has helped shape a culture of excellence, driving continual improvement through uncertainty analysis, proficiency testing, staff development and ongoing technical innovation. This commitment ensures CATS remains at the forefront of calibration, delivering services that stand up to scrutiny in Australia and around the world. 

The impact extends well beyond the laboratory. By providing dependable calibration services, CATS plays an important role in supporting the integrity of measurement across critical industries, from local trades and manufacturing businesses to major resource and infrastructure projects. 

Reflecting on its 40-year journey, CATS sees accreditation as a powerful investment in credibility, capability and long-term success. Through strong quality systems, skilled people and a relentless focus on improvement, the organisation has built a reputation for reliability that continues to earn the trust of clients nationwide. 

Forty years after first achieving NATA accreditation, CATS continues to set the benchmark for quality calibration services, proving that trusted measurements are the foundation of confidence, performance and progress. 

Congratulations to CATS on 40 years of accreditation excellence. 

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