Intertek Group Regulatory News (ITRK)

23 Apr 2007 07:00

Intertek Group plc (Intertek), a leading international provider ofquality and safety services to a wide range of industries, announcedthat its Caleb Brett division has acquired Genalysis LaboratoryServices Pty Ltd (Genalysis). £ GENALYSIS provides analytical testing and sample preparationservices to mining, ore and mineral companies on a global basis. Withlocations in Australia and South Africa, Genalysis carries out testingin one large centralised laboratory facility. This provides clientswith expertise "under one roof" and enhanced quality control. £ The acquisition of Genalysis complements Intertek's existingglobal minerals services, network and capacity. Intertek providesanalytical services to the world's mineral, ore and mining industrieswith facilities in Indonesia, China, Philippines, Papua New Guinea,Brazil and North America. £ Genalysis offers sample preparation and analytical testingservices for metals including gold, platinum, copper and nickel.Genalysis processes more than one million samples per year, offeringfire assay, leachwell, partial digest and cyanide techniques.Genalysis operates a state-of-the-art laboratory in Perth and samplepreparation facilities in Kalgoorlie and Adelaide (Australia) andJohannesburg (South Africa). £ Mark Loughead, Executive Vice President and CEO for Intertek CalebBrett Division, states, "The expertise and services provided byGenalysis further expands our capability to meet the growing globaldemand for mineral testing services and delivers complementaryservices that bring value to our mining, exploration and productioncustomers." £ Terry Wheeler, Genalysis Managing Director, said, "We look forwardto incorporating the industry expertise of Genalysis' people and ourstate-of-the-art facilities with those at Intertek. The combinationtakes our business to the next level, offering a superior package ofservices to our global customers. Perth is a major international hubfor minerals testing and exporting and Johannesburg provides strategicsupport for various African commodities, including the platinummarket. Our business has performed strongly, supported by theAustralian minerals trade, and will accelerate with Intertek's globalreach, network and customers." £ John Fowler, Regional Manager - Minerals Asia, said, "Theacquisition of Genalysis is a major step in Intertek's goal to be therecognized leader for minerals analytical testing in Asia Pacific.Intertek customers will greatly benefit from Genalysis' strategiclocations." £ About GENALYSIS: £ Genalysis Laboratory Services Pty Ltd has provided analyticalservices to the mineral exploration and production industry since1975. Headquartered in Perth, Western Australia, Genalysis employeesover 300 staff and has additional operations in Kalgoorlie, Adelaideand Johannesburg. Genalysis is an accredited National Association ofTesting Authorities, Australia laboratory, and is approved by theAustralian Quarantine and Inspection Service for the receipt andtreatment of samples from interstate and overseas. Genalysis is anAssociate Member of the Association of Mining and ExplorationCompanies Inc. and a Member of the Standards Association of Australia.For further information, visit www.genalysis.com.au. £ About Intertek: £ Intertek (LSE:ITRK) is a leading international provider of qualityand 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 theglobal market place. Intertek has the experience, expertise, resourcesand global reach to support its customers through their network ofmore than 930 laboratories and offices and over 18,000 people in 109countries around the world. For further information, visitwww.intertek.com. £ Intertek's Caleb Brett Division provides analytical services tothe world's ore and mineral and mining industry, including laboratoryanalysis, assay, inspection, consulting and related expertise.Intertek offers a wide range of R&D, laboratory testing, inspection,consultancy, outsourcing and related activities to support clients ona global basis. For further information, visitwww.intertek-cb.com/minerals/. Copyright Business Wire 2007