Intertek Group plc is a UK-based independent examination, control, testing and certification services company. Intertek has over 1,000 offices and laboratories worldwide. The number of employees reaches 36,000.
| Intertek group | |
|---|---|
| Type of | Private |
| Exchange listing | |
| Base | 1885 |
| Founders | Caleb Brett |
| Location |  : London |
| Key figures | Andre Lacroix |
| Turnover | £ 1374.2 million (2010) |
| Operating profit | £ 227.5 million (2010) |
| Net profit | £ 139.0 million (2010) |
| Number of employees | 36,000 (2013) |
| Site | intertek.com |
Intertek's service portfolio includes inspections and verification of the quantity, weight and quality of goods; product testing for various safety and quality indicators; certification of products, management systems and services for compliance with the requirements of standards established by states, standardization bodies or customers, as well as services for verifying the conformity of products and services with the requirements of international or national legislation.
History
The company was founded in 1885. The company declares that it originates from the first laboratories of Thomas Edisson.
To expand its services in the markets of Europe and Asia, the company in 2011 acquires the British company Moody International