PerkinElmer's fluid sciences division agrees to sell its Automotive Research Laboratory (ARL) to Intertek Caleb Brett, a company in outsourcing, testing, inspection, certification and related services
Intertek has acquired the assets, contracts, technology and intellectual property of ARL.
The Automotive Research Laboratory provides engine dynamometer, vehicle, durability, fuels, lubricants, transmission, materials, analytical, and fuel system testing services to the automotive and petrochemical industries.
The laboratory, located in San Antonio, Texas, on a 17.7acre site, is one of the largest independent automotive testing organisations in the world.
ARL performs hundreds of ASTM and industry standard and customisded testing procedures.
Over 10,000 analytical tests are conducted each month.
ARL has an extensive quality system in place to ensure high test data reliability in strict compliance with testing methods.
ARL's management team and staff will continue to run the business integrated into Intertek Caleb Brett's global laboratory network, from which it will further expand and internationalize the services from the main facility in San Antonio.
Automotive Research Laboratory augments Intertek's global ability to supply testing and research services to diverse customers with value-added solutions through integrated and discrete products, services and project management.
"The Automotive Research business has consistently focused on delivering advanced solutions through technical excellence and collaboration," said Robert Barrett, president PerkinElmer Fluid Sciences.
"The valued customers of the business are true leaders in the industries in which they operate and the end markets demonstrate strong growth potential." Intertek Caleb Brett chief executive Mark Loughead commented, "Automotive Research Laboratory is an excellent addition to Intertek's strategic growth in laboratory and research services to global industry".
"Opportunities in the large international markets served by ARL complement and expand our business offering with new technical expertise, technologies, testing capabilities and customers."
