R&D Labs

R&D Labs

At Eastern, we take quality assurance seriously. We have established a state-of-the-art laboratory dedicated to the rigorous testing of all our aggregates and concrete products. Equipped with the latest technology and staffed by experienced professionals, our facility meticulously tests each batch to ensure it meets the highest standards of quality and performance.

Every product is subjected to comprehensive testing protocols—including both in-house and accredited external laboratory verifications—to guarantee compliance with British Standards (BS) and Mauritius Standards (MS). This commitment to excellence ensures that our materials deliver the reliability, strength, and durability required for your construction projects. Trust Eastern.mu for products that are thoroughly tested and proven to perform.

We test for full compliance.

Since 2000, we have continuously invested in our laboratory to make it the most comprehensive testing facility in Mauritius. Our commitment to quality and innovation drives us to adopt the latest technologies and methodologies in material testing.

By continually upgrading our equipment and processes, we ensure that our products not only meet but exceed industry standards. At Eastern, we are proud of our laboratory’s capabilities and the role it plays in our mission to deliver outstanding construction materials. Trust in our expertise and experience to provide you with reliable, thoroughly tested products for all your

Our Testing Capabilities

1. Testing on Aggregates
Sieve Analysis, Sand Equivalent Test, Blue Methylene Test, Aggregate Impact Value, Aggregate Crushing Value, Ten Percent Fine, Los Angeles Test

Flakiness and Elongation Indices, Loose & Compacted Bulk Density, Specific Gravity & Water Absorption, Proctor Test, California Bearing Ratio (CBR), Organic Impurities, Moisture Content, Drying Shrinkage
2. Testing on Concrete Hollow Blocks
Compressive Strength Test, Dimension Check
3. Testing on Concrete Paving Blocks
Abrasion Resistance Test, Compressive Strength Test, Tensile Split Test, Skid Resistance, Water Absorption, Dimension Check
4. Testing on Water
pH Meter, Chemical Examination
5. Testing on Cement
Compressive Strength, Flexural Test, Initial & Final Setting Time, Fineness Test (Blaine), Density Test (Le Chatelier)
6. Testing on Concrete
Slump Test, Air Content, Compressive Strength, Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity, Rebound Hammer, Rebar Detector
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