Intertek Ramps Up 18 Energy Efficiency Labs for New ENERGY STAR® Procedures

CHICAGO--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--Intertek (LSE: ITRK), a global leader in testing, inspection and certification services, announced today that it is deploying 18 Energy Efficiency testing labs across North America, Europe, and Asia, and one global Certification Body in preparation for the December 31, 2010 effective date of the ENERGY STAR^® Enhanced Testing and Verification procedures. The new ENERGY STAR procedures will require manufacturers seeking use of the ENERGY STAR label to submit products for testing in EPA-recognized laboratories and certification from EPA-recognized Certification Bodies. Intertek is actively working with EPA, and has enlisted nine accreditation bodies to gain the necessary scope accreditations across its Energy Efficiency test labs and Certification Body.

“When manufacturers demand speed-to-market, and expert testing and certification services, our global network has always challenged the status quo to deliver faster, more efficient and expert solutions”

Intertek is dedicating 18 of its Energy Efficiency labs – nearly 30 percent of its commercial and electrical labs globally – specifically for ENERGY STAR. These Energy Efficiency Centers of Excellence will work together to meet the testing capacity needs for manufacturers across all regions and ENERGY STAR product categories, including Appliances, Home Electronics, Home and Building Envelope Products, HVAC, Information Technology, Lighting, and Commercial Food Service Equipment. Intertek will provide 24-hour ENERGY STAR certification, after required testing parameters are met, to ensure time-to-market demands are met for manufacturers seeking ENERGY STAR approvals.

“When manufacturers demand speed-to-market, and expert testing and certification services, our global network has always challenged the status quo to deliver faster, more efficient and expert solutions,” said Gregg Tiemann, Chief Executive of Intertek’s Commercial and Electrical division. “Now for ENERGY STAR we have taken aggressive action to bring online testing-and-certification capacity to meet global manufacturers’ needs. With Intertek teams around the world and a 24-hour commitment to certification, we will meet even the most speed-conscious manufacturers’ needs.”

Intertek has been a leading Energy Efficiency testing and certification organization for more than half a century. Intertek provides testing, certification and market verification services for Energy Efficiency schemes globally, including DoE, EPA (ENERGY STAR), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Energy Related Products (ErP) Directive, EcoLabel, SASO, and many others. Intertek is a testing partner for the Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) and will provide ENERGY STAR services through the widely known AHRI certification programs. Intertek is also a testing partner for the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers’ (AHAM) Verification Programs.

For more information on Intertek’s Energy Efficiency capabilities or ENERGY STAR program requirements, call 1-800-WORLDLAB (967-5352) or visit www.intertek.com/energystar.

About Intertek

Intertek (www.intertek.com) 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 26,000 people in more than 100 countries around the world

For further information on Intertek’s ENERGY STAR testing and certification services, visit www.intertek.com/energystar.