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Intertek, a pioneering total quality assurance provider to industries worldwide, has announced its partnership with Emitech Group, the French independent testing and engineering specialist. Accredited to EN 17025 and EN 17065, a notified body, and a participant in the CB scheme, the Emitech Group brings expertise in training, testing, and engineering to organizations operating across consumer products, medical devices, transportation, and infrastructure. Emitech Group is supporting its customers on their testing and approval journeys in both Europe and worldwide. Emitech Group’s footprint Intertek is trusted by global manufacturers to ensure the quality, safety and sustainability As a newly appointed Intertek partner, Emitech Group’s footprint complements Intertek’s ever-growing expertise and global network of accredited laboratories and facilities. With 135 years of experience delivering assurance, testing, inspection and certification solutions across all major industries, Intertek is trusted by global manufacturers to ensure the quality, safety and sustainability of their products. This strategic alliance brings market-pioneering facilities and expanded coverage to Emitech Group and Intertek’s European customers. Marking the start of this new partnership, pioneers from Intertek and Emitech gathered at Emitech Group’s headquarters in Montigny-le-Bretonneux near Paris on 17 November 2023 for the special unveiling of a plaque marking their status as an Intertek partner laboratory. Emitech’s excellent capabilities Emitech as an Intertek partner, and to be collaborating with this impressive business" Speaking at this event, Sunny Rai, President of Electrical, Connected World and Transportation Technologies, at Intertek, said: “We are delighted to recognize Emitech as an Intertek partner, and to be collaborating with this impressive business to support our shared customers in both France, and across Europe." "Emitech’s excellent capabilities, particularly in EMC, are highly complementary to our own laboratory network in both Europe and globally. I am excited to see our two businesses grow together as we move forward with this strategic alliance.” Author's quote Matthieu Cognet, President of Emitech Group, said: “Since our foundation in 1989, Emitech has evolved enormously, acquiring new skills and developing increasingly specialized technical expertise. We are very proud to be announcing another milestone today with this strategic alliance." "Our partnership with Intertek, a recognized global pioneer in total quality assurance, expands our reach and capabilities. I am sure this will be mutually beneficial to both groups’ clients.”

Intertek, a total quality assurance provider to industries worldwide, has unveiled its new Battery Xcellence Centre in Mestre, Italy. assurance, testing, certification Featuring the latest technologies for battery and energy storage systems testing, paired with unrivaled industry expertise, this new center of excellence will meet the industry’s increasing need for fast and reliable testing, certification, and assurance services. The 500 sqm facility is equipped with state-of-the-art battery cyclers, climatic and salt spray chambers, vibration plans, and mechanical testing equipment as well as two ATEX-certified anti-fire containers and a dedicated altitude test chamber, enabling it to meet testing needs for transportation and storage safety, functional safety, and performance for a wide range of cells and battery packs. energy storage and mobility The battery market is estimated to reach €135 billion globally and €35 billion in the EU by 2030 As one of the world’s fastest-growing industry sectors, the battery market is estimated to reach €135 billion globally and €35 billion in the EU by 2030. A pioneer in this space with specialist battery capabilities strategically located in the USA, China, Taiwan, India, Hong Kong, and Europe, Intertek is working at the forefront of the industry, helping its customers shape the future of energy storage and mobility. state-of-the-art battery facility This new state-of-the-art facility in Italy complements Intertek’s existing European battery centers of excellence in the Nordics, UK, and Germany, allowing the company to bring its expertise from more mature battery markets to Italy and the wider South Europe region. The Italian team will be supporting businesses across a range of sectors, including automotive, transportation, energy, and consumer goods, to successfully take their products from initial design phases through to compliance evaluation and global market access. Sustainability With the electrification of society moving at pace, we are continuously investing in the future of electrification" At the official opening of the Mestre Battery Xcellence Centre on 21st September, André Lacroix, Chief Executive Officer of Intertek, said, “Sustainability is the movement of our time, and we at Intertek are pioneering the global Quality Assurance industry to help our clients on their sustainability journeys." André Lacroix adds, "On the road to Net Zero, we know energy storage is more critical than ever, and with the electrification of society moving at pace, we are continuously investing in the future of electrification. This new state-of-the-art facility enables our customers in this exciting region to benefit from our cutting-edge technology and industry-pioneering experts, helping them navigate the rapidly evolving regulatory environment for batteries and battery-operated products.” automotive supply chain Arianna Fogar, General Manager for Italy’s Electrical business, said, “Italy is the second largest market in the EU for domestic energy storage systems, as well as a key hub for the European automotive supply chain." Arianna Fogar adds, "We are delighted to be able to meet the industry’s need for local assurance, testing, and certification services in this dynamic region with the opening of our pioneering battery and energy storage laboratory.”

Intertek Group plc, a Total Quality Assurance provider to a range of industries worldwide, is pleased to announce that it has agreed to acquire Clean Energy Associates, LLC (CEA), an independent provider of quality assurance, supply chain traceability, and technical services to the fast-growing solar energy and energy storage sectors. energy production As the energy transition accelerates and companies re-invent the way they manage their sustainability agendas, the growth opportunities within the World of Energy are multiplying. In order to meet the expected increase in global energy demand as populations grow, while at the same time reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the world will need a significant increase in energy production from a variety of sources in the short, medium, and long term. decarbonization, energy sustainability, and security The solar energy sector is expected to continue exhibiting strong growth, and by 2030 become the largest source New sources of electricity demand, such as the rise of electric vehicles, will also place greater strain on grid stability and resilience. Supported by the long-term structural trends toward decarbonization, energy sustainability, and security, the solar energy sector is expected to continue exhibiting strong growth, and by 2030 become the largest source of renewable energy generation globally. solar energy and energy storage The acquisition of CEA presents a compelling opportunity for Intertek to expand its sustainability service offering in the fast-growing quality assurance market for solar energy and energy storage. Established in 2008, CEA is headquartered in the US and has an operational base in China. CEA serves as a trusted partner to some of the world’s leading solar project developers, owners, and financiers, providing a range of services across the value chain. These services include inline production monitoring and quality assurance, supply chain management, and traceability as well as technical support to solar PV and energy storage projects. end-to-end service Combined with Intertek’s comprehensive existing solar energy service offerings in product testing and certification and in-field inspections, this transaction creates a truly end-to-end service offering to support customers on their decarbonization and energy sustainability journeys. CEA will also benefit from Intertek’s global network and customer base, facilitating expansion opportunities into new geographies. decarbonization and Net Zero The regulatory environment is becoming more complex as the pace towards Net Zero speeds up" CEA has a strong track record of organic growth, generating revenues of £21.7 million in 2021, and has over 150 employees. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to be completed in early August 2022. Andre Lacroix, Chief Executive Officer of Intertek, said, “With rapid changes taking place within the world’s energy mix, the regulatory environment is becoming more complex as the pace towards decarbonization and Net Zero speeds up.” Solar power generation Andre Lacroix adds, “Solar power generation is expected to become the fastest-growing electricity source in the years ahead, bringing with it a heightened demand for mission-critical, end-to-end Total Quality Assurance (TQA) solutions.” He continues, “We welcome the CEA team to Intertek and look forward to working together to seize the attractive opportunities ahead, supporting companies within the solar PV and energy storage industries on their sustainability journeys with our industry-leading ATIC (Assurance, Testing, Inspection, Certification) solutions.”