Intertek Opens New Product Safety Lab in Metro Detroit

A new electrical product safety testing lab has been opened within Intertek's state-of-the art performance testing facility in Livonia, Michigan. Local manufacturers now have a choice in product safety testing providers.

Detroit, MI (PRWEB) March 25, 2008 -- Intertek, a global leader in product testing, inspection and certification, recently opened a new electrical product safety test lab in metro Detroit (Livonia, MI). The new lab was built within Intertek's state-of-the-art performance testing lab and will provide product safety testing and access to Intertek's ETL Mark for the following types of products:

Luminaires, Portable and Others

Household and Similar Appliances

Household Personal Hygiene and Healthcare Appliances

Motor-driven Household and Commercial Appliances

The new laboratory is managed by Dave Vanderlin, Senior Project Engineer. Vanderlin's past experience includes positions in compliance testing at HoMedics, Sunbeam and UL.

"Providing access to the ETL Listed mark in Detroit now gives manufacturers a local choice in product safety testing," said Tim Hubbard, Intertek Director of Operations. "Manufacturers will benefit from Intertek's exceptional customer service model, and its industry-leading expertise and testing turnaround time."

About Intertek's testing and certification services

Intertek provides testing and certification services for a variety of commercial and electrical products, 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 automotive, building products, cabling/wiring products, consumer products, food service, furniture, household appliances, HVAC, industrial machinery, IT, lighting, life safety/security, medical devices, power systems, retail, semiconductors, telecom/radio, wireless equipment.

For further information or call +1-800-WORLDLAB (+1-800-967-5352).

About Intertek

Intertek (LSE: ITRK) is the 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, ultimately supporting their success in the global market place. Intertek has the experience, expertise, resources and global reach to support its customers through its extensive network of laboratories and offices, with over 20,000 people in more than 100 countries around the world.

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