Intertek Partners With Photovoltaic Institute-Berlin to Increase Solar Panel Testing Capabilities To UL 1703 in Europe

Intertek Partners With Photovoltaic Institute-Berlin to Increase Solar Panel Testing Capabilities To UL 1703 in Europe

Partnership builds upon Intertek's position as the global leader in testing and certification of photovoltaic modules and related products in the Renewable Energy market

Boxborough, MA (PRWEB) May 28, 2009

Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Germany (PRWEB) May 28, 2009 -- Intertek (LSE: ITRK), a leading provider of quality and safety solutions serving a range of industries worldwide, today announced that it has signed a partnership agreement with a leading European player in the Renewable Energies market. According to the agreement, Photovoltaic Institute - Berlin (Germany) - will be able to test photovoltaic modules and related products in Germany on behalf of Intertek. Testing will be preliminary to the issuing of Intertek's ETL Mark for North American market access.

This partnership increases service and delivery capabilities in the largest solar energy market in Europe. It strategically bridges Intertek's global network of energy and solar labs from Asia Pacific to the U.S.

"Photovoltaic Institute-Berlin's solar energy expertise and local laboratory facilities perfectly integrate within our global network and position us to offer our clients local testing for global markets," said Brian Kramak, Director, Energy Services, Intertek. "We will continue to develop partnerships that will provide manufacturers with faster and more efficient testing and certification."

Intertek's Energy Services business covers a wide array of market segments spanning from traditional Power Generation Systems, to Wind and Solar Power products and Energy Storage products (where Intertek has recently acquired the business assets of Sagentia Catella AB, a globally renowned testing and consulting firm).

"Partnering with Intertek will open to our German Clients the fastest route to North American market access," said Prof. Dr.-Ing. Stefan Krauter, Member of the Board, Photovoltaic Institute-Berlin. "Combining our strengths here in Germany, the largest solar market in Europe, we increase our ability to deliver faster, more efficient service to local manufacturers."

Intertek and its partners will be exhibiting at Intersolar, the world's largest solar technology trade fair, held in Munich (Germany), May 27-29, 2009.

Intertek: Hall A2, Stand 674
PI Berlin: Hall A2, Stand 644

Contacts
For further information, please contact
Fabrizio Allavena, Marketing Manager Europe, Intertek
Telephone: +39 348 5518383

Heidi Varjonen, Marketing Director Germany, Intertek Deutschland
Telephone: +49 711 27311 445

About Intertek's testing and certification services
The Commercial & Electrical division of Intertek provides testing and certification services, including product safety testing and certification, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing, performance testing, and management systems certification. These services provide global market access to customers in industries such as wind, solar, automotive, cables and wiring accessories, electronics, household appliances, IT, industrial machinery, medical devices, telecommunications, and wireless technology.
Visit http://www.intertek-etlsemko.com for further information or to contact your local Intertek office.

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 http://www.intertek-etlsemko.com/solar

About PI Berlin
Photovoltaik Institut Berlin AG (PI Berlin) has received accreditation as an official ISO/IEC 17025 testing laboratory for the photovoltaics (PV) industry. Widely recognized in Europe for its reliability testing and engineering analysis, the independent firm is expanding to meet the growing demand of the U.S. and Asian market. Founded in 2006, PI Berlin has become a valued resources for the global solar market, offering testing analysis, consulting services and original research.

For further information, visit http://www.pi-berlin.com

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Contact Information

Roy Strunin
Intertek
www.intertek-etlsemko.com
978-263-2662

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