Swiss goods inspection company SGS SA (SGSN.VX) Thursday said it has acquired Hong Kong-based International Electrical Certification Centre Ltd, or IECC, for an undisclosed sum.

Main Facts:

--Founded in 1995, IECC is a leading independent laboratory providing third-party testing.

--IECC testing focuses on Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and Product Safety tests of electronic and electrical products.

--In addition, it offers services including consultancy and testing for global electronic and electrical certification.

--IECC partners with several reputable overseas laboratories and is the sole agent of the German p-k-m electronic GmbH in China and Hong Kong.

--Privately owned , IECC employs 22 staff members and generated revenue of HKD 10 million in 2010.

--"This acquisition will give SGS new expertise in EMC," said Chris Kirk, CEO of SGS. " We will be able to leverage our network to further serve R&D for manufacturers and buying agents."

-Zurich Bureau, Dow Jones Newswires, +41 43 443 80 46; goran.mijuk@dowjones.com
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