Border States Announces Strategic Partnership with Protective Equipment Testing Laboratory
Key Highlights
- Border States partners with PETL, a nationally recognized dielectric testing laboratory, to improve testing services for customers nationwide.
- The collaboration enhances safety, compliance, and operational efficiency by providing certified, accredited testing solutions with faster turnaround times.
- Border States will cease operations at its Duluth test lab by December 31, 2025, as part of this strategic shift.
Border States, Fargo, ND, engineered a strategic partnership with Protective Equipment Testing Laboratory (PETL), a nationally recognized provider of certified dielectric testing. PETL is also accredited by the Association of North American Independent Laboratories for protective equipment testing (NAIL). PETL has been in business since 1993, and the press release said they currently have customers throughout the United States and continue to grow on a weekly basis.
This collaboration enhances Border States’ service offerings by ensuring customers have access to accredited, reliable, and efficient testing services. “Our customers depend on us for safety and compliance,” said Jeff Stauffer, senior VP – Utility Core Market, in the press release. “By partnering with PEL, we’re bringing them the confidence of certified and accredited testing with faster turnaround and uncompromising quality.”
According to the press release, the partnership solidifies Border States’ commitment to lineworker safety, operational efficiency and regulatory compliance. Together, Border States and PETL will provide seamless testing solutions that save time and protect crews in the field. As a part of the launch of this new partnership, Border States’ existing test lab in Duluth, Minnesota, will cease operation effective Dec. 31, 2025.
Protective Equipment Testing Laboratory (PETL) has been in business since 1993. The release said they currently have customers throughout the United States and continue to grow on a weekly basis. They are a full-service NAIL[1]accredited electrical testing laboratory. Their professional service and equipment allows customers to test their equipment efficiently, effectively, professionally and in compliance with all applicable standards and regulations to keep them and their employees safe.
Border States was ranked #6 on Electrical Wholesaling’s 2025 Top 100 ranking.