Intertek Wins UK National Business Awards

14 Nov 2012

For "exceptional leadership, customer focus, staff engagement and innovation."

Intertek, the leading quality solutions provider to industries worldwide, won The Coutts FTSE 100 Business of the Year title at the prestigious National Business Awards 2012 in London on Tuesday 13 November. The UK National Business Awards celebrate outstanding business achievement across public and private sector organisations and are held annually, judged by a panel of top UK business leaders. Intertek was chosen from among leading FTSE 100 businesses Capita, Experian, Legal and General and Sainsbury's, all competing for the prestigious Business of the Year 2012 title. Intertek was described by judges as having "exceptional leadership, customer focus, staff engagement and innovation."

Intertek's Chief Executive Officer Wolfhart Hauser, said: "We are pleased and proud. It's great to be recognised for the work that Intertek does which mostly goes unseen, but significantly improves the quality, safety and sustainability of products and services used around the world. It reinforces our position as a leading player in the global business marketplace and highlights the success we have achieved through continuous development of our services, capabilities and customer relationships."

British Prime Minister David Cameron described the Awards as showing off the best of British. "Category after category, celebrating outstanding achievements. The true pride of Britain and the true wealth creators in our economy," he said.

Open to organisations of all sizes from all sectors across the UK, the National Business Awards, now in its eleventh year, in partnership with Orange, is the UK's most prestigious independent business recognition platform with its particular emphasis on excellence, innovation and ethical business.

For more information: www.nationalbusinessawards.co.uk

About Intertek

Intertek is a leading provider of quality and safety solutions serving a wide range of industries around the world. From auditing to 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 33,000 people in over 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries. Intertek Group plc (LSE: ITRK) is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 index.