[March 13, 2012]

Intertek Expands in San Diego and Shenzhen to Address Growing Demand for LTE/4G Testing and Device Certification

Intertek (News - Alert) (LSE: ITRK), a leading provider of quality and safety solutions serving a wide range of industries around the world, today announced the expansion of its telecommunication certification services - including the opening of new laboratories in San Diego, CA (News - Alert) and Shenzhen, China - to address the growing demand for testing and certification for LTE/4G in these regions.

The need for testing and certification services for this industry has grown rapidly over the past several years. Intertek continues to play a key role in helping organizations see the big picture of their operations, reducing costs, improving productivity, gaining better visibility and control, and adapting more quickly to changing market conditions. Organizations in North America and Asia seeking testing and certification for their telecommunications products have been quick to recognize Intertek as a valuable resource for addressing these challenges.

"Intertek has many large global customers going through testing and certification for their mobile devices," said Darrell Lehman, Vice President, Information and Communication Technologies, Intertek. "The opening of the new laboratories in these regions will be extremely valuable in supporting our local customers and partners as well as further accelerating our growth to meet increasing emand for the telecommunications industry - specifically when it comes to the evolving market of LTE (News - Alert)/4G."

Both laboratories will include specific testing for protocol conformance, data retry and data throughput. Shenzhen, China will also have the capability of RF conformance.

"Intertek is a global leader in a fast-growing market," stated Lehman. "Our San Diego and Shenzhen labs represent a significant milestone in expanding our capabilities to address customer demand. The labs are strategically located so they are in proximity to our customers' operations. We continually look to serve our customers and make strategic investments that will help them gain quick access to the market."

Intertek provides formal certification services for LTE to both industry and carrier specifications through our network of laboratories. Membership and participation in key groups, such as CTIA - the Wireless Association, the Global Certification Forum (GCF), PTCRB (News - Alert), and CDMA Certification Forum (CCF), allows Intertek to offer expert guidance for the direction of the industry. With its in-house staff of industry leaders and technical experts, Intertek is dedicated to continuing to help its customers successfully navigate the challenges associated with this constantly evolving technology.

For more information, visit www.intertek.com/wireless-mobile/lte-certification.

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 30,000 people in over 100 countries around the world. Intertek Group plc (LSE: ITRK) is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 index.

Visit: www.intertek.com

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