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11 Sep 2008
Shanghai, China (Intertek) 10 September, 2008 - On August 1st, 2008, Intertek Testing Services Limited Shanghai engaged in an exclusive partnership with BLC Leather Technology Centre Ltd (BLC) to provide enhanced quality solutions for China’s leather industry.
As a leading provider of quality and safety solutions serving a wide range of industries around the world, Intertek and BLC, a market leading leather service provider working with hundreds of companies in over 40 countries, entered into a service agreement to expand and enrich the quality of leather testing, certification, technical support, and consultation services available in China. This combines Intertek’s strong technical expertise and reputation for providing both local support and global solutions with BLC’s proficient knowledge in leather technology. Both parties plan to expand leather testing and related services in China and provide
- Physical testing
- Chemical testing
- Whole product testing
- Inspection expertise
- National & international legal provisions and safety standards
Furthermore, testing reports issued by Intertek Shanghai will be recognized and accepted by BLC. Calvin Yam, President of Intertek Consumer Goods Asia Pacific, explains “This unique collaboration of expertise between both parties will enable local companies to reap the benefits of having the right mix of expert solutions in their very own backyard.”
Adam Hughes, Commercial Director at BLC says “this collaboration between BLC and Intertek in Shanghai provides customer’s of both organisations access to a quality local leather and leather product testing provider, with the added reassurance of a thorough understanding of the material being tested and the manufacturing issues that can occur”
This new partnership will provide enhanced leather testing solutions for azo dyestuffs, chrome VI, formaldehyde, pentachlorophenol, ph, colourfastness to light / rubbing / perspiration / water / dry cleaning, tear strength, oil repellence, water spotting, flex resistance-vamp, abrasion resistance, and much more. As you may already know, Intertek provides a vast range of testing, inspection, certification and quality assurance services for the textile and leather industries worldwide. This new partnership will enhance and enrich existing and future service offerings by adding BLC’s unique, technical expertise in leather and leather manufacturing.
About Intertek
Intertek (ITRK.L) 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 23,000 people in 110 countries around the world.
About BLC Leather Technology Centre Ltd (BLC)
BLC Leather Technology Centre Ltd (BLC), offers a total solution to the needs of the leather and footwear supply chain. With members and customers in over 40 countries, BLC delivers a range of leather related services to keep customers ahead of the competition, including; leather and footwear testing, problem solving, training, consulting, research and membership support Established for over 85 years BLC has the technical pedigree in leather technology to ensure fast accurate solutions to technical, or environmental leather problems.
For more information, visit www.blcleathertech.com
Contact:
For more information, please contact
Ms. Sara Chen, China Marketing Manager, Intertek Consumer Goods
Tel: +86 755 2602 0538
qiaoer.chen@intertek.com
Mr Adam Hughes, Commercial Director, BLC Leather Technology Centre Ltd
Tel +44 1604 679999
adam@blcleathertech.com