F2 Labs is a full service compliance lab.
F2 Labs is a full service compliance lab. We offer the testing required for CE, UL, CSA, FCC, Industry Canada, IP, NEMA, ATEX, Hazloc certification and much more. A2LA accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 standards.
Keywords: emc testing, product safety testing, LVD, EMC, CE mark testing, CE mark, UL listing, US listing, CSA listing, Canadian Listing, Product certification, FCC Testing, Industry Canada, Machinery Directive, Medical Device Directive, Medical Device testing
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
20+ years
What is your primary product or service?
We provide testing/certification of products for the FCC, Industry Canada, European CE, Australian Communication Authority (ACA), North American/Canadian Safety approvals, and much more.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Wendy Fuster founded F2 in 1991 to serve client’s product compliance and global approval requirements to sell products internationally. As President, Wendy oversees all aspects of the business and is responsible for ensuring the F2 team maintains the highest level of quality, integrity, and service to clients. She has over 22 years of industry experience to include OATS and EMC lab design and construction, operational management, quality management, sales and marketing, and electrical engineering. Prior to founding F2, Wendy was Director of Engineering for IDP Corporation, a computer manufacturer. She has a Bachelor of Science from the University of Maryland, College Park in Electrical Engineering and has also completed other related industry training.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Our goals are to:
1.) Provide our customers with all of the testing services and certifications required to sell products worldwide.
Service customers in a wide variety of applications to include Electronics, Electromechanical, and purely Mechanical industries.
2.) Save customers time and money by assisting them in achieving successful compliance.
3.) Deliver high quality personalized customer attention and service by maintaining our flexibility and honesty in business practices.
4.) Achieve ultimate cost savings for our clients by offering concurrent evaluations with our unique approach to synergy testing/evaluations.
5.) Be the industry experts on conformity assessment and transfer industry knowledge to clients through our educational services.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
F2 Labs has offices in Damascus, MD and Middlefield, OH.
Provide detailed directions to your location
To MD office From Washington, D.C. - take I-270 N to Father Hurley Blvd, Father Hurley Blvd. becomes Ridge Rd.
To OH office from Cleveland - I-480N to US-422 E to US-528 N. Right on to Peters Rd.
What type of payments do you accept?
Cash, check, Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Which areas do you service?
We provide testing services all over the US and Canada
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Wendy Fuster
What are your hours of operation?
7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
Knowledgeable Engineers and Excellent Customer Service
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you