News 2003

Laboratory Outsourcing Presentation

Intertek Caleb Brett CEO speaks on Laboratory
Outsourcing at Chemical Industry Conference

HOUSTON, TX Mark Loughead, CEO of Intertek Caleb Brett, reviewed the growing trend of laboratory outsourcing during the Chemical Week Petrochemical World Trade Conference, September 25 2003, in Houston Texas.

The outsourcing paper, entitled "Testing Times, In-house Laboratories come under the Microscope" was presented by Mr. Loughead to an audience of international petrochemical industry senior management, executives and professionals.

The Petrochemical Industry spends more than $10 billion per year on testing to support QA/QC and R&D. With margins under pressure, the rising cost of maintaining expensive in-house testing capabilities is a significant problem. Outsourcing this function to specialist analytical service companies like Intertek bring significant benefits by

reducing fixed costs and headcount while freeing up scarce capital resources for strategic investments. Choosing the right outsourcing partner minimizes the risks and assures that quality and service can also be improved.

Contact us to learn more about laboratory outsourcing. Learn more about Chemical Industry Laboratory Outsourcing.

To enquire directly to Intertek Caleb Brett regarding laboratory outsourcing, please send an email to Erik Holladay, Global Marketing Manager. All contacts will be held in confidence.