Intertek Expands Services in Southern Africa with New Intertek Oil Condition Monitoring Laboratory
10 May 2013
(Johannesburg) Intertek, the leading quality solutions provider to industries worldwide, today announced the opening of a state-of-the-art lubricant and oil condition monitoring (OCM) testing laboratory in South Africa. The lab expansion enables Intertek to meet increasing market demand and shorten project turnaround time for lubricants testing, serving clients in Sub-Saharan Africa and worldwide.
The Intertek OCM laboratory provides expert lubricant analysis, used-oil testing, and oil conditioning monitoring services from a purpose-built laboratory equipped with modern testing instrumentation, located in the Johannesburg area.
Oil condition monitoring helps to identify the risk of potential damage to our clients' expensive machinery. By measuring wear metals and other components, Intertek OCM scientists and technicians can spot lubricant and machine quality and operational problems early and assist customers avoid expensive repairs and shutdowns. Lubricant testing data reviewed by Intertek OCM professionals provides customers with an early warning "damage prevention" service, catching developing problems before they become costly failures.
Intertek also provides lubricant manufacturers with feedstock and product quality control analysis, and conducts automotive engine qualifications testing to assist lubricant manufacturers develop products approved for new government regulations and industry standards.
Shipping of customers' lubricant samples is easy to arrange, with prompt testing and reporting to clients.
"Intertek's oil condition monitoring laboratory and staff in South Africa bring years of expertise and an expanded range of industrial experience, supporting clients in a rapidly growing region of the world", said Robert Markus, Managing Director for Intertek Sub-Saharan Africa, "Our goal is to exceed the customers' expectations through innovative services and prompt, efficient testing and reporting turnaround times."
Intertek lubricant, OCM, and petroleum testing and inspection capabilities include:
- www.intertek.com/oil-condition-monitoring/south-africa/
- www.intertek.com/ocm/
- www.intertek.com/petroleum/south-africa/
OCM Business Contact:
Thomas L T Andrews
Business Development Manager
Tel: +27 11 552 8149 (Ext 259)
Email: thomas.andrews@intertek.com
South Africa OCM Laboratory Contacts:
Catherine Bolton, Laboratory Manager
David Beard, Technical Manager
Tel: +27 11 974 8052
Email: ocm.jnb@intertek.com
Marketing and Media Contact:
Erik Holladay
Global Marketing Director, Commodities
Tel: +1 713 407 3500
Email: erik.holladay@intertek.com
About Intertek
Intertek is the leading quality solutions provider to industries worldwide. From auditing and inspection, to testing, training, advisory, quality assurance and certification, Intertek adds value to customers' products, processes and assets. With a network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices and over 35,000 people in more than 100 countries, Intertek supports companies' success in a global marketplace. Intertek helps its customers to meet end users' expectations for safety, sustainability, performance, integrity and desirability in virtually any market worldwide. Visit www.intertek.com.