10-10-2012

Intertek awarded laboratory services agreement with Chevron Oronite in China

Intertek, a  leading provider of quality and safety services to a wide range of industries  around the world, has signed an agreement with Chevron Oronite, to offer analytical  laboratory solutions from the Intertek Shanghai facility which significantly  enhances Chevron Oronite's testing capabilities in China.

After  completing a rigorous auditing process to confirm the Intertek laboratory fully  meets Chevron Oronite standards for a testing facility, the Intertek Shanghai laboratory has  been awarded the "Oronite Qualification Certificate". The facility, already in  use, will enhance Oronite customer service to customers in China and support ongoing  in-country field testing programs.

Jirong Xiao, Vice President for  Technology, Chevron Oronite, said "The addition of the Shanghai  testing facility is part of a longer term strategy for China that supplements Chevron Oronite's other technical support and research network around the world, including our technology center in Japan,  which has a full range of laboratory and engine test facilities. This is  another step in our continuous effort to improve processes and meet the  ever-increasing technological needs of our customers."

Stacey Tylka, Vice President, South  East Asia Region, Intertek, said  "We are  honored to assist Chevron Oronite with their additive testing needs in China. For more than a century, companies around the  world have depended on Intertek to help ensure the quality and safety of their  products, processes and systems."

Globally, Intertek oil condition  monitoring testing programs are offered specifically to help clients identify  early threats of failure from engine and power equipment, avoiding critical  operational downtime. Intertek established testing facilities measure engine  oils, lubricants and other fluids to detect signs of engine wear and other arising  problems.

"With a lab open in China, Chevron Oronite offers analytical  services which immediately enhances the turnaround time and service to our customers" said Jeff Waite, General Manager for Sales, Asia-Pacific, Chevron Oronite. 

Paul Kellett, Vice President, China and North Asia, said "We are committed to  supporting Chevron Oronite in China. The new laboratory service collaboration is part of our continuing strategic  expansion of Intertek's analytical testing capabilities in Greater China and other regions."