Intertek Mexico HQ Moves to New Green Building
05 Oct 2010
Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions serving a wide range of industries around the world, is moving to a new environmentally "green" Headquarters building in the Vallejo district of Mexico City.
The 8,800 square meters (91,000 square feet) facility houses in one location key Intertek expertise supporting management systems certification, consumer goods, electrical Safety, governmental trade, food, industrial, petroleum, chemical and environmental client services.
The Intertek office and laboratory is one of the most advanced in Mexico and in the global Intertek network. Key environmental features in the building help reduce energy and water usage, carbon emissions, waste and more.
Green features incorporated into the building include an onsite water treatment plant which processes waste water from the textiles laboratory for use in the building’s gardens, car wash, cleaning areas and bathrooms, "dry urinals" technology is used to reduce water waste, signage at the building is made from recycled materials, and energy efficient lighting is used throughout the building for increased energy saving. Intertek conducts continuous monitoring of wastewater and atmospheric emissions. Intertek’s green corporate culture at the facility promotes sound practices and habits to promote environmental sustainability.
Additional building features include 2700 square meters of laboratory space, and the capacity to hold up to 300 employees and 100 visitors.
Roque Corona, Country Manager for Intertek Mexico, said "This new building unites Intertek offices, laboratories, operations and services which were previously scattered around Mexico City, and gives our clients one convenient location in the city for inspection, testing, certification, consulting and other services for business."
Mark Loughead, Chief Operations Office for Intertek, said "The centralized location and the green aspects of our new Mexico HQ facility keep with Intertek’s commitment to provide our clients unified and value-added services, and to do so in an environmentally responsible way."
Learn more: www.intertek.com/mexico/green-hq/
About Intertek Mexico:
Intertek Mexico has over 500 employees, with 20 office and laboratories located in strategic locations to serve industry and business. Intertek has been conducting business in Mexico for over 30 years. http://www.intertek-mexico.com.mx/
About Intertek:
Intertek is a leading provider of quality and safety solutions serving a wide range of industries around the world. From auditing and inspection, to testing, quality assurance and certification, Intertek people are dedicated to adding value to customers' products and processes, supporting their success in the global marketplace. Intertek has the expertise, resources and global reach to support its customers through its network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices and over 26,000 people in 100 countries around the world.
Contacts:
Mexico Marketing Manager
Griselda Rojas
Tel: +52 (55) 5091 2150
griselda.rojas@intertek.com
Media Relations
Cassie Biscanin
Tel: +1 713 407 3500
cassandra.biscanin@intertek.com
Global Marketing Director
Intertek Oil, Chemical and Agri Division
Erik Holladay
Tel: +1 713 407 3500
erik.holladay@intertek.com
