Defense industry expansion creates need for military EMC testing.
Introduction of MIL-STD-461B, April 1980.
 

1981
Pioneering efforts in EMC continue.

Retlif becomes first EMC lab in American Council of Independent Laboratories (ACIL), bringing twelve other EMC labs with it.

Walter Poggi, Retlif President, begins ACIL services with first of multiple posts (Chairman, EMC Subcommittee, Eastern Division; Chairman, Government Relations Committee, etc.)
 

1982
Long Island's first computer based EMC measurement system established by Retlif, at Flowerfield facility.
 

1984
Ground broken on Retlif's 4,000 sq. ft. dedicated, state-of-the-art test facility, Ronkonkoma, N.Y.
 

1985
Recognizing the need for international acceptance of test data, Retlif petitions National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) to develop first EMC laboratory accreditation program. Resulting program developed under NVLAP Department of NIST is cornerstone of numerous international trade agreements.

Retlif New York facility completed.

NVLAP develops EMC laboratory accreditation program.
 

1986
Ronkonkoma test facility doubles in size to 8,000 sq. ft. to accommodate continuing business expansion.

Retlif's New Hampshire branch is born. Dedicated test facility in Manchester is over 3,000 sq. ft.

MIL-STD-461C in effect, August 1986.
 

1987
Retlif service offerings expand to include FCC Part 68 telecommunications testing, electromagnetic pulse (EMP testing, and electrostatic discharge (ESD) testing.
 

1988
Canadian DOC approves Retlif to provide test data for Canadian product compliance.

Retlif New Hampshire moves to new Manchester facility with 4,000 sq. ft. of dedicated testing space.

Retlif services continue to expand within international telecommunications, EMP and ESD testing.
 

1989
Technical staff expands at both Retlif facilities.

Military EMC testing offered at Retlif New Hampshire.
 

1990
Extensive environmental simulation testing services are added, due to customer requests, including temperature, humidity, vibration shock and acoustic noise services.

Ronkonkoma headquarters adds 4,000 sq. ft. of dedicated testing space.
 

1991
Environmental services offering expanded in both new York and New Hampshire facilities.
 

1992
New accreditations expand scope of Retlif services, including marine fire detection.
Retlif receives U.S Coast guard confirmation as approved testing facility.
Strategic European alliances ensure acceptance of Retlif data in European market.
Retlif receives approval and certificate attesting to EC testing capabilities in accord with quality control provisions of ISO 9000.
Introduction of European community's EMC Directive, January 1992.
 

1993
Expansion of Retlif service offerings at both facilities.

MIL-STD-461D introduction, January 1993.
 

1994
New approvals and certifications at both New York and New Hampshire facilities.
 

1995
Opening of new Retlif New Hampshire location, over 4,000 square feet of testing space.

1996
Acquisition of 795 Marconi Avenue, a 4,000 square-foot building dedicated to environmental simulation testing.

1997
Opening of Detroit Engineering Office.

1999
Retlif opens Washington, DC Regulatory Office
Retlif's President, Walter A. Poggi, elected Chairman of the American Council of Independent Laboratories.