Intertek expands its pesence in Sri Lanka with opening of apparel testing laboratory

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions serving a wide range of industries around the world brings the total number of Intertek textile and apparel labs to 47 and provides local manufacturers who serve global brands and retailers a convenient local testing solution, as well as unparalleled knowledge and expertise on global regulations and trends affecting the apparel and garment industry, said Intertek’s Group CFO and COO for South Asia, Lloyd Pitchford.

Regional Managing Director, South Asia Rajesh Saigal at the inauguration of the lab said that Sri Lanka is a focus country for Intertek as they can now provide a wide range of services in-country to help manufacturers to maximize their revenue potential by delivering time and cost savings.

Intertek has expanded its textile and apparel presence in Sri Lanka with the inauguration of an ISO 17025-approved textiles and apparel testing laboratory in Battaramulla to serve the country’s nearly US$4 billion apparel export industry.

This local testing capability is a significant advantage for Sri Lanka’s textile and apparel export industry

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