Intertek Highlights Key Chemical Industry Services at Chemspec Europe

Global and Spanish Expertise in REACH, Laboratory Analysis and Outsourcing
Presented in Barcelona.
BARCELONA, Spain--(Business Wire)--
Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions serving a wide
range of industries globally, is participating in Chemspec Europe in Barcelona,
Spain on June 17-18, 2009. Intertek services highlighted at Chemspec include a
keynote overview of REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and
Restriction of Chemical substances), analytical laboratory services to the
chemical industry in Spain and laboratory outsourcing.

Intertek invites Chemspec attendees to visit the Intertek exhibit at R25 during
the conference, and attend a launch party on Wednesday, June 17 at 3 PM.

Intertek services support the growing requirements of the Spanish, European and
Global chemical industries for laboratory services, consulting and regulatory
support. Expertise includes global chemical testing and research and development
services, laboratory outsourcing, industrial inspection, infrastructure support,
hazardous environment certification, vendor compliance,
health-safety-environmental (HSE), and more.

During the launch event Dr. Ruud Overbeek will present new REACH services for
Spain and the region. Intertek offers an effective REACH program to assist
Spanish companies in understanding and fulfilling their responsibilities while
ensuring their business continuity. Dr. Christian Gimenez will present an update
on the growing range of Intertek laboratory services available for the chemical
industry in Spain and the region.

Speciality Chemicals Magazine will distribute a special edition during Chemspec,
which includes an in-depth analysis from Dr. Andrew Swift of Intertek on
laboratory outsourcing for the chemical industry in today`s challenging economic
environment.

Representatives from Intertek`s Analytical Services and Health & Environmental
teams will be present for personal meetings at the Intertek booth R25 throughout
Chemspec. Please contact chemspec2009@intertek.com for further information, or
to book an appointment slot-time.

Intertek supports various industries across Spain with a wide range of testing,
inspection and certification services and is an integrated part of the Intertek
global services network. Services include testing and inspection of petroleum,
fuels, chemicals, biofuels, environmental samples, electrical installations,
pleasure water-craft, wind energy installations and more:
http://www.intertek-cb.com/spain/index.shtml

About Intertek:

Intertek is a leading provider of quality and safety solutions serving a wide
range of industries around the world. From auditing and inspection, to testing,
quality assurance and certification, Intertek people are dedicated to adding
value to customers' products and processes, supporting their success in the
global marketplace. Intertek has the expertise, resources and global reach to
support its customers through its network of more than 1,000 laboratories and
offices and over 23,000 people in more than 100 countries around the world.

For further information, visit www.intertek.com

Intertek Contacts:
Intertek Spain Marketing Director and Analytical Services
Maitane Hernandez, +34 902 377 388
Email: maitane.hernandez@intertek.com
Spain Website: www.intertek-cb.com/spain/index.shtml
or
International Business Development
REACH Services
Angelique Pereira, +1-713-407-3664
Email: reach@intertek.com
REACH Website: http://www.intertek.com/reach/
or
Global Marketing Director Analytical Services
Erik Holladay, +1-713-407-3500
Email: testingservices@intertek.com
Chemical Services Website: www.intertek-cb.com

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