Intertek Acquires Ageus Solutions

Ageus Solutions is one of the leading global REACH, EU RoHS, EU WEEE, China RoHS, and Japan Green service providers. Since its inception in 2004, Ageus Solutions has assisted over 150 companies complete RoHS conversion of thousands of products ranging from musical instruments to telecommunications devices to medical devices.

Executive Vice President Intertek, Mark Loughead, said “Ageus Solutions significantly expands and compliments existing Intertek expertise and value-added services in areas such as REACH and RoHS. Our customers will greatly benefit from the addition of Ageus Solutions to our offering, on a global basis.”

Ageus Solutions President and Chief Executive Officer, Bruce Calder, said “Becoming part of the global Intertek network allows Ageus Solutions to reach many new potential clients. Ageus Solutions’ core strength lies in taking regulatory knowledge and applying it to a company’s specific products and processes. Ageus Solutions understands global environmental legislation from a macro-level to a micro-level to facilitate accurate interpretation of client obligations and effective implementation into their supply chains.”

Intertek and Ageus Solutions provide comprehensive REACH services to clients including on-call consulting services integrated to all levels and sizes of business. With the on-call consulting service, clients gain access to unlimited REACH support with Ageus Solutions’ REACH experts. Combined with Ageus Solutions’ expertise, Intertek can now effectively manage client’s REACH strategy, ensure their REACH requirements are properly applied and met, and educate employees on REACH policy.

About Ageus Solutions:
Ageus Solutions provides a comprehensive approach to compliance with e-waste requirements including product conversion, material declaration, government reporting, and due diligence documentation.
www.ageussolutions.com.

About Intertek:
Intertek is a leading international provider of quality and safety services to a wide range of global and local industries. Intertek is listed on the London Stock Exchange (FTSE: ITRK). For further information, visit www.intertek.com.

Intertek REACH and Restricted Substances services are offered to clients across industries on a global basis. Visit http://www.intertek-cb.com/reach/index.shtml for REACH services and www.intertek-rohs.com to learn more.

Contact Ageus Solutions:
Nicole Cooper, Communications Director
Telephone: +1 613.599.4321 (Canada)
Email: info@ageussolutions.com

Website: www.ageussolutions.com

Contact Intertek REACH Services:
Ruud Overbeek, Ph.D. Restricted Substances Director
Telephone: + 1 713 407 3500 (USA)
Email: ruud.overbeek@intertek.com

Contact Intertek:
Erik Holladay, Global Marketing Director, OCA Division
Telephone: +1 713 407 3500 (USA)
Email: testingservices@intertek.com
Website: www.intertek-cb.com