Intertek and PSA Security Network® Announce Strategic Partnership

27 Mar 2012

PSA Security Network adds Intertek to its Business Solutions Program

Arlington Heights, IL – Intertek (LSE: ITRK), a leading international provider of testing, inspection and certification services, today announced it is partnering with PSA Security Network, the world's largest electronic security cooperative representing security system integrators, to deliver a more streamlined approach to testing and certification of such products through a single provider.

Bill Bozeman, president and CEO of PSA Security Network said, "We engaged in a partnership with Intertek to expand our integrator group in the increasingly demanding security system market." By combining Intertek's services with PSA Security Network's full suite of solutions, the partnership will deliver added value to equipment manufacturers through Intertek's proprietary ETL Mark, and by allowing organizations to reduce project costs and deliver products to market faster.

Established in 1974, the PSA Security Network is a for-profit organization encompassing more than 200 electronic security systems integrators and aligning them with over 200 vendor partners. Together, the PSA network is responsible for over $2 billion in annual security systems design, installation, integration and maintenance of access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, fire, and life safety systems.

"Intertek is excited to join the PSA Network and continue to partner with the industry," stated Tom Connaughton, Intertek's Global Director of Life Safety & Security Services. "As an industry leader, we can ensure products meet quality, health, environmental, safety, and social accountability standards for virtually any market around the world."

For Media Inquiries:
Cassie Biscanin
PR Manager, Intertek Group, Americas Region
Direct: +1 713 407 3557
Email: Cassandra.Biscanin@intertek.com

For Market Inquiries:
Michael Kremer
Marketing Manager – Life Safety & Security Products
Direct: +1 847 871 1027
Email: michael.kremer@intertek.com;sandra.gavina@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 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