Intertek in discussions with Chemelot

15 May 2006

Intertek, the international provider of quality and safety services to a wide range of industries, announces that its Oil, Chemical and Agri division is currently in discussions with Chemelot BV on the outsourcing of an analytical chemical testing laboratory in Geleen, Netherlands. Chemelot BV is a subsidiary of DSM N.V. Consultations have commenced with the works council and trade unions as provided for by European Union and Dutch law.

A further announcement relating to this outsourcing contract will be made in due course.

ABOUT INTERTEK:
Intertek is a leading international provider of quality and safety services to a wide range of global and local industries. Partnership with Intertek brings increased value to customers’ products, processes and ultimately supports their success in the global market place. Intertek has the experience, expertise, resources and global reach to support their customers through their network of over 850 laboratories and offices and 15,500 people in more than 100 countries around the world.

ABOUT CHEMELOT:
In the field of investments for the chemical industry Chemelot is an important business partner in Western Europe. Furthermore Chemelot is an innovative chemical community, with an excellent infrastructure and perfect logistics via water, rail and road. The Chemelot community in Geleen has all ingredients for so called accelerated business growth, driven by new investments in research activities; all kind of new start-ups and an innovative open campus. In many different ways Chemelot has a high added value in realizing innovative plans and investments in chemical activities.

ABOUT DSM:
DSM is active worldwide in nutritional and pharma ingredients, performance materials and industrial chemicals. The company creates innovative products and services that help improve the quality of life. DSM’s products are used in a wide range of end markets and applications such as human and animal nutrition and health, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, automotive and transport, coatings, housing and electrics & electronics (E&E). DSM’s strategy, named Vision 2010 – Building on Strengths, focuses on accelerating profitable and innovative growth of the company’s specialties portfolio. Market-driven growth, innovation and increased presence in emerging economies are key drivers of this strategy. The group has annual sales of over EUR 8 billion and employs some 22,000 people worldwide. DSM ranks among the global leaders in many of its fields. The company is headquartered in the Netherlands, with locations in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas. . Chemelot BV is a subsidiary of DSM N.V. Consultations have commenced with the works council and trade unions as provided for by European Union and Dutch law.