Intertek Acquires Carnot Emission Services

HOUSTON--Intertek, the leading international provider of quality and safety services to a wide range of global and local industries, has acquired Carnot Emission Services (Carnot), in Kelly, San Antonio, Texas USA. Intertek acquires the assets of privately held Carnot Emission Services. Intertek is a global leader in outsourcing, testing, inspection, certification and related services.

Carnot is one of the largest independent emissions testing organizations in the world. The business provides engine dynamometer based transient and steady state emissions certification, audit, and compliance testing services to a broad range of customers worldwide. Carnot serves the non-road engine industry that includes small off-road engine (SORE), large spark-ignited (LSI) engine, marine, recreational vehicle, agricultural, and other off-highway engine applications.

Carnot complements Intertek’s existing expert analytical automotive research services and augments Intertek's global ability to supply value-added emissions testing and research services to new and existing customers. Steven Griffin, President and CEO of Carnot Emission Services, and the entire management, technical, operational and administrative teams will continue to run the business, integrated into Intertek global laboratory network. Carnot Emissions Services reports directly into the Intertek Automotive Research operation.

Neil Chapman, Vice President for Intertek’s Analytical Services in the Americas, comments, “Carnot is an excellent addition to Intertek's strategic growth in laboratory and research services, supporting global customers in their industries. Opportunities in the large international markets served by Carnot Emission Services complement and expand our present business offering to customers with new technical expertise, technologies and testing capabilities."

Steven Griffin remarked, “The acquisition and alignment of Carnot Emission Services with Intertek Automotive Research accelerates the expansion of our emissions testing services to meet increasing global demand for emission-compliant engines. Combined with Intertek’s chemical analysis capability, our ability to conduct a broader range of analysis for unregulated emissions like aldehydes and ethanol will be extraordinary. Carnot’s capabilities in off-road applications will extend to the on-highway truck and heavy-duty engine market.“

About Intertek Group Plc:

Intertek Group plc is the leading international provider of quality and safety services to a wide range of global and local industries through independent testing, certification and inspection services. Intertek is listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE:ITRK). www.intertek.com

Intertek provides services to the automotive industry, including testing of fuels, lubricants, engines, emissions, chemicals, products, systems, materials and components. Intertek offers accelerated stress testing (AST), failure analysis, EMC testing and automotive systems certification services (ISO 9000, ISO/TS 16949, ISO 14000). Intertek's automotive services are available through our international services network in North America, Europe and Asia. www.automotive.intertek.com

The Intertek Oil, Chemical and Agri Division provides testing and inspection services to the global automotive, petroleum, polymer, metal, refining and petrochemical industries and more. An international network of laboratories supports clients on a global basis. Services include laboratory testing, outsourcing, inspection, R&D, process services, and more. www.intertek-cb.com