Intertek Acquires Geotechnical Services Pty. Ltd. (Geotech)

July 10 2007 (London UK, Houston USA, Perth Australia)

Intertek Group plc (Intertek), a leading international provider of inspection, analytical, quality and safety services to a wide range of industries, announced that their Oil Chemical and Agri division (Caleb Brett) has acquired the Perth based company Geotechnical Services Pty. Ltd. (Geotech).

GEOTECH provides a wide range of chemical analysis, petrophysical testing and consultancy services to the upstream & downstream petroleum, petrochemical and mining industries, Government bodies and consultancies, both in Australia and internationally. The company provides petroleum geochemistry, environmental chemistry, ecotoxicology, industrial chemistry, oil condition monitoring, petrophysics and core analysis and speciality chemicals/fuel treatment services.

The acquisition of Geotech complements Intertek’s comprehensive network of Australian and global laboratories, adding new upstream and consultancy capability for the rapidly expanding Australian and Asia Pacific petroleum industries. The facility is now ideally placed to expand further into international markets.

Dr. Birgitta Hartung-Kagi, Geotech Managing Director said “Combining the Geotech expertise and location with the already comprehensive Intertek laboratory network is an exciting prospect. The combination created will enable us to provide local and international customers with an unrivalled service package. Western Australia is a rapidly expanding petroleum market and a major international hub for the industry.”

Patrick Robinson, Managing Director for Intertek Oil Chemical and Agri Australia, states “The Geotech capability and expertise will significantly enhance our ability to service the local and international upstream and downstream petroleum and associated industries. The acquisition complements the Intertek policy to provide high class laboratory services at all local Australian petroleum centres.”

About Geotech
Geotechnical Services Pty. Ltd. has provided technical services to the petroleum and associated industries since 1991. The company employs 24 experienced and highly trained technical staff. The facility is NATA and ISO accredited and specialises in the analysis of oils and source rocks, water, gas, air emissions, fuels and lubricants, unknown compounds, sludges and deposits as well as chemical problem solving.
For further information, visit geotechnical-services

About Intertek
Intertek is a leading international provider of quality and safety services to a wide range of global and local industries. Partnership with Intertek brings increased value to our customers’ products and processes, ultimately supporting their success in the global market place. Intertek has the experience, expertise, resources and global reach to support its customers through a network of more than 930 laboratories and offices employing over 18,000 people in 109 countries around the world. For further information, visit www.intertek.com

Intertek’s Oil Chemical and Agri (Caleb Brett) division provides analytical services to the world’s petroleum, petrochemical and minerals industries including laboratory analysis, assay, inspection, consulting and related expertise. Intertek offers a wide range of R & D laboratory testing, inspection, consultancy, outsourcing and related activities to support clients on a global basis.

In Australia, Intertek Oil Chemical and Agri employs 494 staff in 18 offices that include 15 laboratories and technical centres. This network provides clients with comprehensive service coverage in ports, petroleum and minerals exploration sites, export terminals and business hubs. For further information, visit www.intertek-cb.com

Contacts:

Geotech
Dr. Birgitta Hartung-Kagi, Managing Director
Telephone + 61 8 9458 8877
Mobile + 61 (0) 417 184 667
Email: birgitta@geotechnical-services.com.au

Intertek Perth
Lindsay Bishop, Western Australia & Northern Territory Manager
Telephone + 61 408 275 501
Email: lindsay.bishop@intertek.com

Intertek Oil Chemical and Agri Division
Erik Holladay, Global Marketing Director
Telephone + 1 713 407 3500 (USA)
Email: testingservices@intertek.com

Website: www.intertek-cb.com