9/8/2009 9:30 AM

Intertek, a UK-based provider of quality and safety solutions, is creating a new world-class laboratory in Stockholm to test battery packs for electric and hybrid cars. The move follows Intertek Semko’s acquisition of Sagentia Catella, an independent Swedish consultancy and test lab specializing in battery, supercapacitor and fuel cell technologies.

Type of investment: Acquisition/expansion

Website: www.intertek.com