Intertek Ramps Up 18 Energy Efficiency Labs for New ENERGY STAR® Procedures
Labs Across North America, Europe and Asia Deploying for New Third-Party Certification Requirements; Intertek Sets Industry Benchmark with 24-hour Certification Turnaround
CHICAGO - Intertek (LSE: ITRK), a global leader in testing, inspection and certification services, announced today that it is deploying 18 Energy Efficiency testing labs across North America, Europe, and Asia, and one global Certification Body in preparation for the December 31, 2010 effective date of the ENERGY STAR® Enhanced Testing and Verification procedures. The new ENERGY STAR procedures will require manufacturers seeking use of the ENERGY STAR label to submit products for testing in EPA-recognized laboratories and certification from EPA-recognized Certification Bodies. Intertek is actively working with EPA, and has enlisted nine accreditation bodies to gain the necessary scope accreditations across its Energy Efficiency test labs and Certification Body.
Intertek is dedicating 18 of its Energy Efficiency labs – nearly 30 percent of its commercial and electrical labs globally – specifically for ENERGY STAR. These Energy Efficiency Centers of Excellence will work together to meet the testing capacity needs for manufacturers across all regions and ENERGY STAR product categories, including Appliances, Home Electronics, Home and Building Envelope Products, HVAC, Information Technology, Lighting, and Commercial Food Service Equipment. Intertek will provide 24-hour ENERGY STAR certification, after required testing parameters are met, to ensure time-to-market demands are met for manufacturers seeking ENERGY STAR approvals.
“When manufacturers demand speed-to-market, and expert testing and certification services, our global network has always challenged the status quo to deliver faster, more efficient and expert solutions,” said Gregg Tiemann, Chief Executive of Intertek’s Commercial and Electrical division. “Now for ENERGY STAR we have taken aggressive action to bring online testing-and-certification capacity to meet global manufacturers’ needs. With Intertek teams around the world and a 24-hour commitment to certification, we will meet even the most speed-conscious manufacturers’ needs.”
Intertek has been a leading Energy Efficiency testing and certification organization for more than half a century. Intertek provides testing, certification and market verification services for Energy Efficiency schemes globally, including DoE, EPA (ENERGY STAR), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Energy Related Products (ErP) Directive, EcoLabel, SASO, and many others. Intertek is a testing partner for the Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) and will provide ENERGY STAR services through the widely known AHRI certification programs. Intertek is also a testing partner for the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers’ (AHAM) Verification Programs.
For more information on Intertek’s Energy Efficiency capabilities or ENERGY STAR program requirements, call 1-800-WORLDLAB (967-5352) or visit www.intertek.com/energystar.
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