About Alfred
Smarter asbestos analysis.
Safer environments.
All we need is your sample. Alfred combines laboratory precision, scientific discipline, and modern analysis workflows to make asbestos testing fast, accurate, and simple.
Our Vision
To build a safer, healthier, asbestos-free India.
To lead transformation through innovation, accessibility, and scientific excellence.
Our Mission
Development of an affordable AI-based cost-effective testing method for Asbestos in the Indian market.
Empowerment of local entrepreneurs to bring about societal change through the transfer of technology.
Our Story
The foothills of Our Journey...
Built on Japanese precision. Reimagined for India.
From a foundation of laboratory excellence in Japan to empowering safer environments across India, our journey is about science, innovation, and impact that truly matters.
Roots in Japanese Precision
Our journey began with Alfred's established laboratory discipline, dependable analysis, and trusted asbestos expertise built in Japan.
Technology. Trust. Transfer.
Decades of scientific rigor and modern analysis workflows form the bridge that brings global standards to local challenges.
Focused on Local Impact
The same high standards now empower controllers, consultants, industries, and communities across India.
Safer Environments. Stronger India.
Together, we are building a future where asbestos risks are managed better, and communities live safer, healthier lives.
India’s Asbestos Reality
Annual Asbestos Consumption
Approximate metric tons
Lives Lost
Every year, thousands of Indian lives are silently taken by asbestos — and the numbers keep rising.
Deaths in India due to asbestos exposure · 2015–2024
Source: Globocan 2015–2024; ICNR; CPFG; WHO
Diseases caused by asbestos exposure
Lung Cancer
Most common and deadliest form
Mesothelioma
Cancer of the lining around the lungs
Asbestosis
Scarring of lungs that worsens over time
Pleural Diseases
Fluid buildup affecting lung lining and other conditions
Other Conditions
Including laryngeal cancer, ovarian cancer, etc.
Where Asbestos hides?
Many people believe asbestos is only used in roofing sheets. But it can be hidden in walls, ceilings, pipes, flooring, and more.
Our Journey
From our beginnings to building innovation and impact.
- Established in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture.
- Started with 1 polarizing microscope and a small room.
- Relocated headquarters to Hamamatsu Innovation Cube with support from the Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation
- Started consulting collaboration with an analytical equipment manufacturer
- Development project selected for Hamamatsu City New Industry Creation Subsidy Program
- Increased to 15 polarizing microscopes, 1 SEM, and 1 XRD
- Lab space expanded to 220m²
- Completed proprietary system and adopted LEAN production method
- Started new technology development research with national universities
- Expanded to 50 polarizing microscopes, 3 SEMs, and 4 XRDs
- Established Fukuoka Lab
- Opened Hamamatsu Second Laboratory
- Achieved ISO/IEC 17025 certification for testing and calibration
- Ranked 2nd in employee growth in Shizuoka Prefecture (SalesNow DB Survey)
- Obtain patent for Almova Application
- 2 Other patent applications submitted and under review.
- Preparation for Liaison Office Setup in Delhi
- Recruited students from IITH for future Indian Lab and AI Innovation.
- Plan: Liaison Office Setup to be completed.
- IITH's new recruit joins Alfred in Japan.
- Preparation starts for a new Lab in Hamamatsu
- Saitama Lab set to open in April.
Our Bedrock
Innovation
We don't just climb mountains; we move them. Our pursuit of new solutions is relentless.
Integrity
Our word is our bond, and our data is the proof. Trust is the foundation of everything we build.
Partnership
We climb together. Our clients' success is our success, and we share the journey to the summit.
Our Services
Accurate testing, expert guidance, and safe solutions for asbestos management and compliance.
Asbestos Analysis
Asbestos Analysis
We provide asbestos analysis in JISA 1481-1 methodology which is equivalent to the international method ISO 22262-1. Should you require analysis of your samples please contact us.
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We provide asbestos analysis in JISA 1481-1 methodology which is equivalent to the international method ISO 22262-1. Should you require analysis of your samples please contact us.
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Consulting
Consulting
Are you exporting automobile parts or other items that can contain Asbestos to other countries, such as Japan? Asbestos is regulated in Japan by law. Any material containing Asbestos more than 0.1% is banned in Japan. Kindly contact us if you are unsure about asbestos contamination in your products.
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Are you exporting automobile parts or other items that can contain Asbestos to other countries, such as Japan? Asbestos is regulated in Japan by law. Any material containing Asbestos more than 0.1% is banned in Japan. Kindly contact us if you are unsure about asbestos contamination in your products.
Learn MoreService Features in Japan
A tight suite of capabilities crafted for speed, compliance, and reliability.
High-precision analysis
A multifaceted check process that includes statistical data using three types of analytical equipment and a proprietary IT system
Easy ordering and fast reporting
Almova makes it easy to order on-site and get electronic reports right at your fingertips
Stable analysis delivery time
Orders of up to 100 samples can be processed within three business days (2024 performance: delivery deadline compliance rate 99.998%)
Achievements in Japan
Our milestones in asbestos consulting
and environmental safety
Nationwide Share No.1
We are Japan's leading asbestos analysis company,
holding the No.1 market share nationwide.
Since our founding in July 2021, we have analyzed 250,000 samples in just three and a half years. This achievement is the result of thorough efficiency improvements in our lab and the creation of a system to eliminate errors.
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Despite our short delivery time of delivering reports within three business days, we have achieved an overwhelmingly high delivery deadline compliance rate of 99.998%. This is made possible by investing more.... aggressively than other companies in IT, equipment, and human resource training.
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Our analysis services have been highly rated by many clients in the demolition, construction, asbestos removal, and measurement certification industries for their quality and reasonable prices, and we are used by over 2,000 companies.
Learn MoreHot Topics
Featured updates and standout reads from our latest asbestos coverage.
Asbestos News
Recent insights, legal updates, and practical guidance from the latest coverage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to common asbestos-related questions.
Q: What is asbestos?
Asbestos is a group of naturally occurring minerals made up of tiny heat-resistant fibers. It was widely used in building materials and industrial products because of its strength and insulation properties.
Q: What is asbestos used for?
Asbestos has been used in insulation, roofing, ceiling and floor tiles, cement products, pipe coverings, brake components, and other materials that needed heat resistance and durability.
Q: What is the most common type of asbestos?
Chrysotile, also called white asbestos, is the most common type. It has been used in many commercial and residential products because it is flexible and resistant to heat.
Q: What is the primary health hazard associated with asbestos exposure?
The main health hazard is breathing in asbestos fibers. Long-term exposure can lead to serious diseases such as asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma.
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