Underwriters Laboratories Inc.

Underwriters Laboratories Acquires Wakefield Laboratories

Published in Healthcare Finance, Tax and Law Weekly, November 19th, 2008

Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL), a world leader in product safety testing and certification services, announced that it will acquire the assets of Wakefield Laboratories, an electrical testing laboratory located in Auckland, New Zealand. Financial terms have not been disclosed.

"The Wakefield acquisition will help strengthen our presence in the Australasia Region and support our customers in gaining global market access," said Keith Williams, UL's President and CEO. "In addition to its extensive accreditation capabilities, Wakefield has an experienced staff including skilled engineers who share our commitment to public safety. We look forward to welcoming them to...

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Source: Healthcare Finance, Tax and Law Weekly (2008-11-19)

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