SGSOY SGS SA (PK)

ZURICH (DOW JONES)--Swiss quality inspection services company SGS S.A. (SGSN.VX) said Monday it aquired Assayers Canada in Vancouver, Canada.

MAIN FACTS:

- Commonly known as Mineral Environments Laboratories Ltd., Assayers Canada has provided the highest level of service to the international mining community since 1971.

- Privately owned, Assayers Canada employs 14 permanent staff and reported revenue of about 2 million Canadian dollars in 2009.

Company Web Site: http://www.sgs.com

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