[ PR Newswire · 2005-08-23 ]
NEW ORLEANS and HOUSTON, Aug. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Intertek Agri, a division of Intertek Group plc ("INTERTEK"), a leading global testing, inspection and certification company, has acquired Louisiana Grain Services ("LGS"), a Louisiana based company providing inspection, weight and quality control services for bulk cargo grains covered by the United States Grain Standards Act. LGS revenues were $1.0 million for 2004.
Louisiana Grain Services will continue to do business as a subsidiary of Intertek under its current name and all services will continue uninterrupted.
Jay Gutierrez, Intertek Caleb Brett President of the Americas, comments, "The combined resources of Intertek and LGS will enhance our current services and efficiencies for the USA agricultural commodity inspection market."
Chuck Martin, formerly the owner of LGS, joins Intertek as VP for Intertek Agri Services in North America, and is responsible for inspection and testing services to agricultural commodity exporters and importers using the Mississippi waterway, USA Gulf and East coasts.
About Intertek Agri:
Intertek Agri is one of the world's leading 24/7 testing and inspection services providers to the agricultural, food, and other industries. An international network of over 200 laboratories serves clients located in 118 nations. Services offered include bulk commodity cargo inspection laboratory testing, certification, auditing, marine related services, laboratory outsourcing, quality control, and more.
About Louisiana Grain Services:
Louisiana Grain Services, founded in 1979, was acquired by Chuck Martin in 1989. The company provides bulk grain cargo inspection and testing services to the global grain export industry. LGS provides on-site analytical services at grain elevators where barges are unloaded and vessels loaded for international export markets.
For more information please contact:
Erik Holladay
Global Marketing Director
Tel: 713.407.3500
Email: testingservices@intertek.com
Website: http://www.intertek-cb.com
Website: http://www.intertek-agri.com