Intertek Expert to Highlight Innovation Through Strategic Outsourcing at Informex 2013

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Intertek, the leading provider of quality and safety services to a wide range of industries, will present at Informex 2013 in Anaheim how chemical, personal care and pharmaceutical companies can accelerate innovation and speed to market through strategic outsourcing. The Informex USA 2013 Conference in the Anaheim Convention Center February 19-22, 2013 is the only event of its kind offering a direct view of what is happening globally across the fine, specialty and custom chemical marketplace. During the comprehensive world-class conference program, Dr. Ruud Overbeek, Vice President of Global Health, Environmental, & Regulatory Services, Intertek, will be presenting on “Accelerating Innovation through Strategic Outsourcing” at 1 p.m. on Thursday, February 21 in Elite Ballroom 2.

During the four days of networking, sourcing and education, Intertek will present how its extensive global network of analytical laboratories and renowned scientists and engineers can support the industry’s performance. Intertek’s outsourced solutions include a global infrastructure of specialists and laboratories providing Chemical Testing and Analysis, Materials Analysis and Testing, Packaging Testing, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Cosmetics Testing, Regulatory Affairs, and business sustainability services. These expertise centers provide a wide variety of scientific and regulatory consulting services to address needs during product development and beyond.

Dr. Overbeek will convey how outsourcing to a trusted partner strengthens the realignment of resources to concentrate on core activities, resulting in an accelerated innovation while shortening time to market. Specific examples and learnings from ongoing outsourcing contracts will be provided. Companies will gain new insights as to how strategic outsourcing can become a part of their corporate strategy to achieve improved market access through innovation success.

Throughout the four days of the event, Intertek outsourcing experts will be present to work with companies in established and emerging pharma markets, the cosmetics/personal care industry, the biopharma sector, agrochemical manufacturers, plastics/polymers professionals, branded, generic, and mid-sized specialty pharmaceutical companies.

Learn more about Intertek’s Outsourcing solutions at: http://www.intertek.com/outsourcing

For more information on Informex USA 2013 visit: http://www.informex.com/en/informex-usa

About Intertek

Intertek (ITRK.L) 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 33,000 people in more than 100 countries around the world. Visit www.intertek.com.