Intertek Named Exclusive Testing and Certification Partner of Jacuzzi Inc.; Jacuzzi Chooses Intertek's ETL Mark to Quicken Time to Market.CHICAGO -- The ETL SEMKO division of Intertek Group plc  This article or section is written like an .Please help [ rewrite this article] from a neutral point of view. Mark blatant advertising for , using . (LSE LSE - Language Sensitive Editor : ITRK), a global leader in testing, inspection and certification, today announced it has been selected by Jacuzzi Inc. as its exclusive electrical safety testing and certification partner. The partnership covers all Jacuzzi hydromassage bathtub products, which will now bear Intertek's proprietary ETL Listed Mark for product certification. Jacuzzi's choice for Intertek's ETL Listed Mark was a strategic move by the company to quicken its products' time to market. "Jacuzzi has built its brand on designing hydrotherapy hydrotherapy, use of water in the treatment of illness or injury. Although the medicinal and hygienic value of water was recognized by the early Greeks, hydrotherapy attained its widest use in the 18th and 19th cent. products that enhance our customers' quality of life," said Paul Salyards, Senior Vice President, Jacuzzi. "Our sole-source partnership with Intertek for electrical safety testing allows us to develop and launch products to customers faster than ever before." Intertek is recognized by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. agency established (1970) in the Dept. of Labor (see Labor, United States Department of) to develop and enforce regulations for the safety and health of workers in businesses that are engaged in interstate (OSHA OSHA n. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, a branch of the US Department of Labor responsible for establishing and enforcing safety and health standards in the workplace. ) as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL NRTL Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory NRTL Non-Random Two Liquid (activity coefficient model) ) in the United States and by the Standards Council of Canada The Standards Council of Canada is a Crown corporation based in Ottawa, Ontario, and is Canada's member body of the International Organization for Standardization. External links
"An innovator like Jacuzzi consistently seeks new ways to build better solutions. And they partner with companies with like visions," said Gregg Tiemann, president, Intertek ETL SEMKO Americas. "Being named Jacuzzi's exclusive testing organization is a testament to our expertise and ability to provide industry leading turnaround that will get their products to market faster." About ETL SEMKO ETL SEMKO is a division of Intertek Group plc (LSE: ITRK), a global leader in testing, inspection and certification services, operating in 294 laboratories and 530 offices in 102 countries throughout the world. The ETL SEMKO division of Intertek provides access to global markets through its local services, which include product safety testing and certification, EMC (1) (EMC Corporation, Hopkinton, MA, www.emc.com) The leading supplier of storage products for midrange computers and mainframes. Founded in 1979 by Richard J. Egan and Roger Marino, EMC has developed advanced storage and retrieval technologies for the world's largest companies. testing and performance testing for customers in such industries as wireless technology, security, appliances, HVAC, cables and wiring accessories, industrial machinery, medical devices, telecommunications, lighting, automotive, semiconductor, building products and electronics. For more information on the ETL SEMKO division of Intertek visit www.intertek-etlsemko.com. About Jacuzzi Jacuzzi innovation starts with consumer insight. Jacuzzi Inc. is committed to understanding consumers' lives and pairing this knowledge with technology. Jacuzzi Inc. is a forward-thinking company that designs bath and spa products that combine warmth, water and air movement in invigorating massage combinations to rejuvenate, relax and reconnect. As the inventor of the whirlpool bath and spa categories more than 30 years ago - and with more than 250 patents worldwide for advancements in pump systems, jet technology, air controls, and product design - Jacuzzi continues to deliver the optimal hydrotherapy experience. For more information about Jacuzzi(R) whirlpool baths, air baths, showers, sink and toilet suites, and spas, visit www.jacuzzi.com. |
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