26 Apr 2012

Geleen, Netherlands – Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions serving a wide range of industries around the world; has extended its long term relationship with SABIC in Geleen, one of the world’s largest petrochemicals manufacturers.

The contract extension positions Intertek as a strategic supplier of testing, inspection, and analytical laboratory services to SABIC.

Intertek has provided pilot plant testing and related services support to SABIC since many years at Geleen, in the Netherlands which is a key petrochemical hub and home to SABIC’s European plastics production. Since then Intertek has extended its support to SABIC with support across a wider range of products and locations.

With the renewed contract, both companies will pursue more global engagement that should lead to a more competitive advantage for SABIC in terms of laboratory knowledge, rapid and responsive service and technical experience via Intertek’s global network.

“We are pleased to renew and deepen our relationship with SABIC” states Andrew Swift, Executive Vice President of Intertek’s Chemicals and Pharmaceutical division. “Our teams continue to work successfully together delivering efficient support and expert solutions. We are proud to help support SABIC in their ongoing commitment to quality, technology and innovation and to safety and the environment.”

SABIC states; “We are looking forward to enter in this new phase of working together as 1 team. This enhanced partnership will provide excellent support to the growth ambition of SABIC ...”

Learn more about Intertek: https://www.intertek.com


Contacts:

Eric Ris
VP Operations Benelux
VP Marketing & Communication Europe
Intertek Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals
Tel: +31 (0)88 126 8888
eric.ris@intertek.com

Chantal Haarmann
European Marketing and Communication Manager
Intertek Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals
Telephone: +31 (0)88 126 8888
chantal.haarmann@intertek.com



About Intertek
Intertek is a leading provider of quality and safety solutions serving a wide range of industries around the world. From auditing and inspection, to testing, quality assurance and certification, Intertek people are dedicated to adding value to customers' products and processes, supporting their success in the global marketplace. Intertek has the expertise, resources and global reach to support its customers through its network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices and over 30,000 people in more than 100 countries around the world. For more information visit: www.intertek.com

About SABIC
Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) ranks among the world’s top petrochemical companies. The company is among the world’s market leaders in the production of polyethylene, polypropylene and other advanced thermoplastics, glycols, methanol and fertilizers. Headquartered in Riyadh, SABIC was founded in 1976 when the Saudi Arabian Government decided to use the hydrocarbon gases associated with its oil production as the principal feedstock for production of chemicals, polymers and fertilizers. The Saudi Arabian Government owns 70 percent of SABIC shares with the remaining 30 percent held by private investors in Saudi Arabia and other Gulf Cooperation Council countries.