CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Intertek, a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide, announces that its São Paulo facility has been accredited as a certification body for electrical equipment intended for use in hazardous locations and explosive atmospheres in Brazil. With this approval, the Company is able to test and certify to Brazil’s National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (INMETRO) requirements. The accreditation will allow Intertek to offer efficient, transparent services to manufacturers in Brazil, as well as overseas, helping them to launch new products into a growing industrial market.
"Intertek is committed to expanding our services and capabilities to better help customers seeking international market access,” said Paul Moliski, Vice President of Accreditation at Intertek. “The expansion of our INMETRO accreditation underscores our commitment to help manufacturers gain access to new markets with reliable, knowledgeable partners.”
Intertek provides global solutions to the hazardous locations industry with a proven track record of success supporting clients. From the widely recognized ETL mark and OSHA NRTL approval in North America, to ATEX notified body status and IECEx certification in Europe, Intertek’s team of engineers and technicians have the experience and know-how to help with the certification process and provide training and technical service solutions designed with the industry in mind. For more information, visit www.intertek.com/hazardous-locations.
About Intertek
Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices and over 40,000 people in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification solutions for our customers’ operations and supply chains.
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