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Coal, minerals and iron ore

    Coal, minerals and iron ore

    Utmost attention and accuracy is vital

    We understand that the analysis of energy materials and minerals at any point in the production and distribution chain must be performed with the utmost attention to accuracy and best practice, and at Control Union we ensure this is delivered to our customers.
    Our services for this industry

    How can we help you?

    For the coal industry we provide various services on different levels. Read more about our offering here and simply select from the services overview below. Off course we also offer tailor made solutions if necessary

    TLR International Laboratories has several units for analyzing solid (bio) fuels. The laboratory not only has state-of-the-art equipment, it also has extensive experience with methods of this type. Proximate and ultimate analyses are important for determining the type and quality of coal and cokes. In the proximate analysis, we look at the moisture content, ash, volatile components and the calorific value. In ultimate analysis, the elemental composition of hydrogen, carbon, sulphur, nitrogen and oxygen is determined.

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    Our international network of companies, operations and laboratories enables us to offer a full range of services around the globe, and our in-depth knowledge of and experience in all aspects of inspections and the logistics chain makes us second to none in the coal, minerals and iron ore sector. We offer a comprehensive suite of analytical services to meet the needs of coal and minerals producers, transporters and consumers around the world, including from coal, mineral, and iron ore analyses.

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    Certification

    Certification

    Control Union Certifications focuses on sustainable agriculture supply chains for food, feed, forestry, biomass, bioenergy, social compliance, and textiles. With a presence in 80+ countries, they manage global marketplace challenges.
    Inspection
    Commodity inspections

    Commodity inspections

    Our vast expertise in inspection, sampling and supervision enables us to provide worldwide support to our customers in commodity trade.
    Inspection
    Hold and hatch inspection

    Hold and hatch inspection

    Hold inspection ensures the vessel’s hold is ready to receive cargo without contamination and complete hatch inspections to prevent a cargo defect.
    Inspection
    Pest control

    Pest control

    The confidence to offer Pest Control services, a critical issue in every step of the supply chain, is based on our extensive knowledge about quality assurance, project risk management and hazard control. We offer pestmanagement worldwide.
    Inspection
    Representation port loading and discharge

    Representation port loading and discharge

    In our Port Loading & Discharge services, we use our inspection and supervision expertise to support you in meeting contractual obligations or regulations.
    Testing
    Testing Services

    Testing Services

    We are not only highly experienced in chemical analysis, but also in microbiological analysis, real-time PCR and DNA analysis. Have your goods tested and analyzed quickly, objectively, safely and securely.
    Inspection
    Weight and quality determination

    Weight and quality determination

    While some weight loss is unavoidable during the transportation and handling of bulk cargoes, we aim to minimise possible discrepancies in cargo weight between loading and unloading.
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    Our main focus is to deliver technical, industrial and operational expertise

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