A leading provider of quality and safety solutions, serving wide range of industries around the world, Intertek opened their new testing laboratory in Battaramulla, Colombo recently. Intertek decided to expand its apparel presence in Sri Lanka with an ISO 17025 approved textiles and apparel testing laboratory to serve the country’s US $ 4 billion export industry. “The Sri Lanka lab brings the total number of Intertek textile and apparel labs to 47,” informed Intertek Group CFO and COO for South Asia Lloyd Pitchford.
The company with its unparalleled knowledge and expertise on global trends affecting the garment industry provides local manufacturers and global brands and retailers, convenient testing solutions. “We can now provide a wide range of services in the country to help the manufacturers maximize their revenue potential by delivering time and cost,” added Rajesh Saigal, Regional Managing Director, South Asia.
Intertek Lanka is a joint venture between Intertek Overseas Holding Limited of UK and MMBL Pathfinder group of companies. The Intertek Sri Lanka lab is equipped with physical and analytical testing machinery to offer a full range of ecological tests required by customers. It includes physical testing to identify and analyze properties of textiles, fibres and garments, feather and down, flammability testing, care label instructions and performance testing.
Intertek looks forward to servicing Sri Lanka’s apparel, agriculture, petroleum, fertilizer and food sectors, through its local operations. Intertek has more than 1000 laboratories and offices in 100 countries and employs over 36,000 people. The chief guest at the opening was Faiszer Mustapha, Deputy Minister – Investment Promotion. Dr John Rankin, British High Commissioner also participated.
