SGS SA (SGSN.VX) Wednesday said it has acquired U.S.-based Environmental Testing Corporation, or ETC, a vehicle and engine emission testing laboratory based in Aurora, Colorado. The takeover price wasn't disclosed.

MAIN FACTS:

--ETC provides comprehensive research, development and certification testing services to domestic and foreign vehicle and engine manufacturers as well as regulatory agencies.

--Typical clients rely on ETC to provide a suite of services in Vehicle Laboratory, Engine Laboratory, Mileage Accumulation testing and Test Process software development.

--Founded in 1979 and privately owned, ETC has over 30 years experience with a long standing reputation for excellence for automotive emissions and testing.

--The company employs 35 staff and generated 2010 revenues in excess of $10 million.

--"The acquisition of ETC marks an extension of the services already provided by SGS Automotive Services", said SGS CEO Chris Kirk. "It will allow us to provide a unique suite of inspection, verification, testing and certification services that will benefit our clients with unparalleled quality, service and advanced technology."

-Zurich Bureau, Dow Jones Newswires, +41 43 443 80 47; zurichdjnews@dowjones.com

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