27 Oct 2014

Intertek, a leading quality solutions provider to industries worldwide, is pleased to be the Gold sponsor for Cereals North America 2014 - the first truly international conference and exhibition for stakeholders to meet and do business in grain and oilseeds. Intertek’s agricultural testing and inspection services group provides an extensive array of services designed to reduce the risks associated with commodity trading, by monitoring the quality and quantity of cargo from source to destination.

Norm Woodbeck, Operations Manager for Agricultural Services in Canada stated: “Given the major changes driven by deregulation, we have grown rapidly in Canada and are committed to offering our independent, third-party technical expertise across the country and beyond. With the support of our global network that includes testing & inspection services for the biofuel and transportation industries, Intertek’s sponsorship of the Cereals North America conference demonstrates our commitment to the market.”

Cereals North America, being held at the Fairmont Winnipeg Hotel from October 28-30, 2014, will showcase global energy markets and their new relationship with agriculture as biofuel industries mature. The coming technology advances promised in seed and agronomy will be discussed, together with the rise of South American agricultural production and its implications for world trade. There will also be a dialogue with the North American transportation industry on how they can better serve the needs of farmers. Featuring guest speakers from all over the globe, “Cereals” Conferences are a “must attend” event for producers, traders, merchandisers and importers who want to network and obtain feedback from some of the world’s brightest analysts in grain, oilseeds, transportation and farming.

For more information:

Deborah Pankewich
Business Development Manager – Canada/US Intertek Agricultural Services
Telephone: +1.604.454.9011 Ext 235
Email: deborah.pankewich@intertek.com

Media enquiries:

Lee St James
Country Marketing Manager Intertek Canada
Telephone: + 1.905.678.4912
Email: lee.stjames@intertek.com

About Intertek’s Agricultural Services solutions

Intertek's Agricultural Services provide an extensive array of inspection services designed to reduce the risks associated with commodity trading, by monitoring the quality and quantity of cargo from source to destination. As a global operator with strong regional networks, Agricultural Services takes an integrated approach to apply global solutions to local challenges, protecting customers' interests all over the world. Our experts offer seamless support interlinking inspection services and offering traceability throughout the entire supply chain.

About Intertek

Intertek is a leading quality solutions provider to industries worldwide. From auditing and inspection, to testing, training, advisory, quality assurance and certification, Intertek adds value for its customers by helping improve the quality and safety of their products, assets and processes. With a network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices and over 36,000 people in more than 100 countries, Intertek supports companies’ success in the global marketplace, by helping customers to meet end users’ expectations for safety, sustainability, performance, integrity and desirability in virtually any market worldwide. Visit www.intertek.com