Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services Acquires ATL in Pakistan

LAHORE, Pakistan and BUFFALO, NY USA – 23 April 2007 — Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services (BVCPS), a world leader in consumer product testing, inspection, and auditing services, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Apparel Testing Laboratory (ATL), a Pakistan-based laboratory specializing in textile testing. This location is the sixth Bureau Veritas laboratory in the Indian subcontinent.

Strategically, this acquisition reinforces BVCPS’ position as a leading quality assurance organization in this major textile centre. “The acquisition of ATL strengthens our position in the Southern Asia market,” noted BVCPS President Kevin O’Brien, “allowing us to meet the growing needs of our global clients sourcing in Pakistan.” BVCPS will be providing sample collection centres in Faisalabad and Karachi, also major centers for textile exports in Pakistan.

Established in 2002, ATL specializes in the testing of apparel and home textiles. As part of BVCPS, ATL will be able to provide their clients, which include many of Pakistan’s major textile manufacturers and buyers, direct access to our comprehensive global services.  ATL will now operate as Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services (Pakistan) Pvt. Ltd.

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