SGS Expands Hygiene Testing Capabilities and Acquires Courtray Consulting, France

GENEVA - Oct. 9, 2014 - PRLog -- Clients include converters, raw material manufacturers, retailers and consumer organizations.

Hygiene Products Testing with Courtray Consulting

Founded in 1988, and privately owned, Courtray Consulting is based in Douai (North of France); it employs 10 people and generated revenues of EUR 1.8 million in 2013.

“I am very pleased with this acquisition that will contribute to strengthening our position as a leading global supplier of hygiene testing” said Chris Kirk, CEO of SGS.

Further information about disposable hygiene product testing and its importance and influence on customer satisfaction can be found within the latest SGS Cosmetics article (http://www.sgs.com/en/Our-Company/News-and-Media-Center/News-and-Press-Releases/2014/09/Disposable-Hygiene-Product-Testing-Ensures-Customer-Satisfaction.aspx).

About SGS Services for the Tissue and Hygiene Industry

It is crucial for all disposable hygiene products to be safe, effective and reliable. SGS provides testing, inspection, auditing and consulting services to manufacturers, distributors and importers to ensure a high level of product quality in every area. The company also has extensive capabilities in performance testing (http://www.sgs.com/en/Consumer-Goods-Retail/Cosmetics-Per...), claim support studies and consumer panels. All testing are conducted according to customer specific or recognized standard methods, some of which were developed by SGS.

Please do not hesitate to contact an SGS expert for further information.

Website: http://www.sgs.com/tissuehygiene

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 80,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 1,650 offices and laboratories around the world.