Technical & Scientific Research Services Industry Overview

Companies that provide research and testing services, including clinical laboratory research, technological research, scientific testing services, consumer testing services, and other physical and nonphysical research services.

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Increased Defense, Homeland Security Spending

Worldwide political and economic developments have caused US defense spending to rise. The government often contracts with independent testing facilities to test new equipment. Homeland security spending has also risen, increasing demand for testing facilities.

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• COLSA Corporation
• Aculight Corporation
• American Bureau of Shipping

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Hoover's has developed its own industry classifications to better serve its customers. These classifications are mapped to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) and the older U.S. Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system. The Technical & Scientific Research Services maps to a number of NAICS codes including:

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