TÜV SÜD America Strengthens Consumer Goods and Retail Team

PEABODY, Mass.--(Business Wire)--
TÜV SÜD continues to add experts to its clothing and footwear testing,
inspection, and certification program in the NAFTA region. Joining current
Business Development Director Kent Slaby, are Scott Griggs, General Manager for
Consumer Goods and Retail Services, and Dan Pacheco, Account Manager/Consumer
Goods and Retail Services.

Mr. Griggs joins TÜV SÜD America with over 25 years of experience in Sales,
Business Development, and Consumer Products Services. Mr. Pacheco, earned a
Certificate in Textiles before getting his degree in Business Management. He
brings nearly 15 years experience in Textiles and Account Management experience
to TÜV SÜD. "We are very pleased to have Mr. Griggs and Mr. Pacheco. Their past
work experience make them valuable assets to TÜV," stated Steve Dykstra, Vice
President of Testing for TÜV SÜD America. "We are pleased to bring them on board
and look forward to the further growth of TÜV SÜD`s Consumer Goods and Retail
Services in the Americas."

The program offers a full line of services to companies operating in the NAFTA
region, with a focus on personalized service, competitive pricing, fast
turnaround time, training programs and quick response, further adding value to a
client`s needs. TÜV SÜD is a member of the American Association of Textile
Chemists and Colorists (AATCC), the Industrial Fabrics Association International
(IFAI), and the American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA).

To learn more about TÜV SÜD`s Softlines and Textiles Services, visit
http://tuvamerica.com/industry/softlines.cfm, or call 877.888.4474

About TÜV SÜD America Inc.

TÜV SÜD America Inc., a subsidiary of TÜV SÜD AG, is a leading globally
recognized testing and certification organization. Our Product Service Division
offers international safety testing and certification services. With over 600
experts in North America, TÜV SÜD America offers NRTL and SCC Certification, CB
Scheme Certification, Field Evaluations, SEMI Evaluations, and other Industrial
Machinery Services. Additional services include Restricted Substances,
International Compliance, EMC/Environmental Testing, and Quality Management
System Certification. TÜV SÜD also provides CE Marking assistance for the
European market, Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), and many additional global
conformity assessment services that help companies gain product compliance to
enter individual country markets. For more information, visit
www.TUVamerica.com.

TÜV SÜD America Inc.
Scott Griggs, 978-573-2531
General Manager/Consumer Good and Retail Services
sgriggs@tuvam.com
or
Vanessa Ashton, 978-573-2564
Marketing Communications Specialist
vashton@tuvam.com

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