1st Aug 2007 15:04
Intertek Group plc ("Intertek") has acquired from ImperialChemical Industries PLC ("ICI"), its prestigious Measurement ScienceGroup ("MSG") based in Teesside, UK. ICI has awarded a four yearoutsourcing contract to Intertek as part of the agreement. MSGenhances Intertek's advanced Analytical Services with internationallyacclaimed scientific leaders in their disciplines and a comprehensiverange of leading edge instrumentation. All 42 current MSG staff willtransfer to Intertek from ICI. £ MSG operates at the Wilton Research & Development Centre in theNorth East of England, providing extensive measurement and consultingservices to the chemical, polymer, pharmaceutical and relatedindustries in Europe and globally. £ MSG expands Intertek services by introducing new expertise andadvanced measurement capabilities for polymers and plastics, compositematerials, surface coatings, and adhesives. MSG is established as oneof the most highly respected measurement science facilities in the UK.As part of the wider and international network of Interteklaboratories, MSG will continue to provide key services to ICI GlobalR&D operations. MSG becomes Intertek's flagship Technology Centre forpioneering measurement services into new areas of growth, includingnanotechnology, medical devices, intelligent packaging, advancedcoatings and micro-electronics. £ Graeme Armstrong, ICI Senior Vice President, Technology, said:"Measurement science is critical for fulfilling ICI's Technologystrategy. Through our ongoing partnership with Intertek MSG, we willhave access to the best possible combination of skills available tosupport our needs, now and into the future." £ Intertek's Senior Vice President for Analytical Services, DrAndrew Swift, commented, "MSG is a 'hand in glove' fit with ourexpanding network of advanced Analytical Service and Consultingoperations, adding important new skills and technical capability intosome of Intertek's fastest growing market sectors. We are delighted tobe entering into a global science and technical support relationshipwith ICI, who have a world wide reputation for excellence in technicalinnovation." £ About Intertek: £ Intertek Group plc is a leading international provider of qualityand safety services to a wide range of global and local industriesthrough the provision of independent testing, certification andinspection services. Intertek is listed on the London Stock Exchange(LSE:ITRK). www.intertek.com £ The Intertek Oil, Chemical & Agri division provides testing,consulting and inspection services to the global chemical, petroleumand refining industries among others. An international network ofIntertek laboratories serves clients on a global basis. Servicesinclude laboratory testing, outsourcing, inspection, R&D and processscience and more. www.intertek-cb.com £ About Intertek MSG: £ Measurement science and analysis facility has been a core part ofICI Research and Development for over 50 years. Analysis,characterisation, problem-solving and consultancy are offered byIntertek MSG to customers in production, product development, researchand technical service. MSG clients benefit from the expertise of ateam of world-class scientists applied to their problems, often inmulti-technique problem-solving situations. MSG has ISO17025accreditation and also operates some services to GLP. Othervalue-added services include consulting, legal services and expertwitnessing. http://www.measurementscience.co.uk/ Copyright Business Wire 2007Related Shares:
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