SGS launches new bicycle testing facility in Arkansas
SGS has opened a new Bicycle, eMobility and Transit Packaging testing laboratory in Bentonville, Arkansas.
The new facility will focus on quality, development and safety testing to global regulatory standards for US bicycle and e-bike suppliers, assemblers and manufacturers. ISO/IEC 17025- and ISTA-accredited, the laboratory supports a wide range of testing services for bicycles, e-bikes, components, safety equipment and transit packaging. These include mechanical durability and safety testing aligned with US and international standards.
“With demand for e-bikes and micromobility solutions accelerating worldwide, manufacturers face increasing regulatory complexity. This new facility allows us to deliver end-to-end testing solutions that help clients achieve compliance, improve product quality and accelerate time to market,” said Jay Suh, Head of Connectivity & Products, North America at SGS.
Bentonville joins SGS’s network of bicycle testing laboratories across Europe, China, Taiwan and Vietnam, and is equipped with the latest EFBE® bicycle testing instrumentation. EFBE was acquired by SGS in August 2025. The lab will also serve as SGS’s central transit packaging testing facility for North America, including ISTA testing services.
As part of the launch, SGS partnered with PeopleForBikes, a leading advocate for growing ridership nationwide, and Wish for Wheels, a local nonprofit dedicated to improving the well-being of children and communities, to build and donate 60 bicycles and helmets to young people in underserved communities. The initiative reflects a shared commitment to expanding access to cycling, strengthening communities and creating lasting impact beyond the industry.
“SGS’s investment in advanced testing infrastructure strengthens the entire bike ecosystem — from product development and safety to speed to market. This is the kind of industry collaboration that moves the business of bikes forward and supports continued growth in cycling and e-mobility,” said Jose Maldonado, Chief Marketing Officer at PeopleForBikes.
