Intertek Strengthens European Analytical Laboratory Capabilities in the UK

MANCHESTER, England--(Business Wire)--
Intertek, the leading provider of quality, testing and safety services, is
strengthening its technical capabilities in the UK by merging two key
facilities, creating a European Analytical Testing Centre of Excellence in
Manchester.

The resources and expertise of Intertek`s North West Technology Centre (NWTC) at
Bebington and the Analytical Sciences Group (ASG) laboratory in Manchester will
combine to offer an extended range of analytical services, delivered by a
professional team of experienced scientists from one centre at Intertek`s
current location in Manchester.

The enhanced GLP/cGMP technical centre will support developers and manufacturers
working in a range of scientific and industrial fields including the
pharmaceutical, personal care product, medical device, specialty chemical and
fine chemical sectors.

Phil Norman (VP Intertek Analytical Services) said, "This enhanced technical
centre with its wide range of analytical technology and team of expert
scientists better enables Intertek to provide high quality characterisation
services not just in the UK but also worldwide. By housing our expertise under
one roof, we continue to develop and expand the knowledge and advanced
problem-solving skills that our people bring to our clients."

The new Centre of Excellence provides services across the full spectrum, from
routine analysis to advanced characterisation and chemical problem-solving. It
is one of the most comprehensive analytical facilities of its kind in the UK,
and further enhances its standing as a key analytical services support
laboratory for Europe and beyond.

About Intertek

Intertek is a leading international provider of quality and safety services to a
wide range of global and local industries. Partnership with Intertek brings
increased value to customers` products and processes, supporting their success
in the global market place. Intertek has the experience, expertise and reach to
support customers through a global network of laboratories and over 23,000
people in more than 100 countries. www.intertek.com

About Intertek Analytical Services

The global network of Intertek Analytical Service laboratories provide routine
and advanced analytical services to customers engaged in the development and
manufacture of fine and specialty chemicals, pharmaceuticals, advanced
materials, petrochemicals, materials and more. www.intertek-cb.com

Intertek
Marketing, Analytical Services
Lorna Kettle PhD, +44-(0)-161-721-1476
lorna.kettle@intertek.com
or
Business Development Manager, Analytical Services
Wendy Callaghan, +44-(0)-07803-140251
wendy.callaghan@intertek.com
or
Erik Holladay
Global Marketing Director, Analytical Services
Erik Holladay, +01-713-407-3533 (USA)
erik.holladay@intertek.com

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