TÜV SÜD Acquires Innovative Testing Solutions of Newmarket, Ontario
TORONTO, CANADA, Jan. 18, 2011
TÜV SÜD Canada, part of the global TÜV SÜD testing and certification organization, announces the acquisition of Innovative Testing Solutions (ITS). ITS is a diversified and experienced testing laboratory with ISO/IEC 17025 A2LA accreditation and provides testing of batteries and electrical components along with environmental and mechanical life-cycle testing.
Battery testing facilities within the 21,000-square foot, climate-controlled ITS lab provide abuse, durability, and life-cycle testing of battery cells, modules, and packs. The combined talent and experience of the ITS and TÜV SÜD teams are available to support e-mobility projects, assisting with test equipment and controls development, test planning, data acquisition, testing, and certification.
“The acquisition of ITS further strengthens TÜV SÜD’s presence and testing capabilities in the North American market,” stated Karsten Xander, member of the Board of Management, TÜV SÜD AG and CEO & president of TÜV SÜD America. “We are excited to serve the growing demand for testing and consulting solutions in the e-mobility sector. Our goal is to offer fast turnaround times as we work with our customers to develop safe and sustainable products,” concluded Mr. Xander.
“Both companies are committed to providing the best battery and mechanical testing services possible. We are confident that the integrated resources will provide our customers with unique benefits in the area of large-format battery testing and allow us a substantial growth opportunity globally,” stated Darryl Fleger, president of Innovative Testing Solutions.
TÜV SÜD is recognized by Authorities Having Jurisdiction, accepted by major retailers, accredited by the SCC in Canada, and is an OSHA Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) and a Notified Body in the EU. TÜV SÜD Canada offers a variety of testing and certification services in its Toronto facilities and supports various industries including automotive, e-mobility, machinery, electronics, medical/health, consumer products, information technology, and pressure equipment.
About TÜV SÜD Canada
TÜV SÜD Canada offers a full suite of management system services including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO/TS 16949, AS9100, ISO 13485, ESD S20.20, OHSAS 18001, food services, and ISO/IEC 27001 auditing services. The company provides technical services in the industry products, and transportation markets. Its service portfolio includes consultancy, verification, tests, expert opinions, certification, and training addressing the issues of technical reliability, safety, quality, environmental protection, training, and effectiveness. www.tuvcanada.ca.
About TÜV SÜD America
TÜV SÜD America, a subsidiary of TÜV SÜD AG, Munich, Germany, is a globally recognized testing and certification organization that provides EMC, environmental testing and product safety services, CE marking assistance, and NRTL and SCC certification and performs European Union Notified Body services for a variety of EU directives. Additionally, TÜV SÜD offers a full suite of globally recognized management system certification services including ISO 9001 and ISO 14001. www.TUVamerica.com
About Innovative Testing Solutions
Innovative Testing Solutions, located in Ontario, Canada, provides testing services for electric, electrochemical, electromechanical, and mechanical products for the automotive, aerospace, utility, and UPS industries. ITS has one of the largest private fleets of large-scale battery cycling machines and abuse testing facilities in North America. www.intestsolutions.com