Product category:
R&D, Test and Evaluation Services
News Release from: Intertek Caleb Brett
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 10 December 2007
Intertek acquires water analysis
services contract
Intertek Polychemlab has transferred all laboratory activities from Waterschapsbedrijf Limburg (WBL) to the Intertek Analytical Technology Centre, 'Polychemlab' in Geleen, near Maastricht
Intertek Polychemlab, a wholly owned subsidiary of the global quality and safety services firm, the Intertek Group, and the Limburg Water Boards, have signed an agreement to transfer all laboratory activities from Waterschapsbedrijf Limburg (WBL) to the Intertek Analytical Technology Centre, 'Polychemlab' in Geleen, near Maastricht All staff and equipment of the former WBL laboratory will transfer to Intertek Polychemlab and Intertek will provide all analytical services to WBL for a minimum period of 5 years
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 2 Jun 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
Related stories
Get 13 top automation facts from ABB
Automation World News looks at the big issues for process engineers, such as the challenges facing today's production companies, and is essential reading for automation professionals
New catalogue for ABB Instrumentation Alliance
ABB has released an updated version of its Assist Direct Instrumentation Catalogue to reflect the expanded product offering now available through the ABB Instrumentation Alliance network
The laboratory unit is charged with the preparation, performance and reporting of laboratory investigations for water quality management within the Limburg water authorities and the other environmental branches of the Waterschapsbedrijf Limburg.
"This is a new and exciting development for the Water Boards in Holland.
By carrying out initiatives such as these, we reduce costs and tariff increases to citizens can be minimised," said Dr Jan Schrijen, Chairman of Water Board Roer en Overmaas and Chairman of the Board of WBL.
"By contracting with Intertek, we succeed in securing employment and retaining knowledge on environmental laboratory activities in the Limburg province," said Ir Henk van Alderwegen, Chairman of the Water Board Peel and Maasvallei.
Intertek Polychemlab will also provide extended analytical testing and consultancy services to the wider market place in areas of environmental science, regulation and complex analysis of silt, soil and water, using the latest state-of-the-art analytical laboratory equipment.
"This partnership represents a significant step for the Intertek strategic growth in laboratory outsourcing and analytical services support for industry.
This contract serves as an excellent model towards establishing further public and private sector partnerships in analysis and testing in Europe, as well as presenting exciting new career opportunities for the transferring employees," said Dr Andrew Swift, Global Analytical Services director for Intertek.
• Intertek Caleb Brett: contact details and other news
• Email this article to a colleague
• Register for the free Processingtalk email newsletter
• Processingtalk Home Page
Search the Pro-Talk network of sites
