CSA unveils new testing and certification laboratory in Hong Kong

HONG KONG, Jan. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - CSA, a leading testing and certification organization, today officially announces the grand opening of a new, state-of-the-art testing and certification laboratory in Hong Kong. Equipped with advanced technology, the new lab will provide significant localized testing capabilities for manufacturing clients including: lighting, household appliances, battery operated tools, transformers, wiring devices and other electrical products.  The unveiling of the Hong Kong facility follows two similar CSA announcements this week of laboratory openings in Shanghai and Guangzhou.

"CSA is committed to helping companies in the Greater China region succeed in the global marketplace," said Ash Sahi, President and CEO, CSA Group . "The opening of CSA's new Hong Kong lab will provide our clients with testing and certification services for a wide range of products to meet various international standards for exports to North America and globally. We are determined to continue serving our valuable Hong Kong customers with the highest integrity and quality to help them achieve business success globally."

Located in Shatin, the new office and laboratory facility occupies 5,129 square feet. The new location provides qualified testing and certification services for Hong Kong's manufacturers locally, helping them reduce costs, time-to-market and improve product quality. With its new local laboratory in place, CSA's long-term expertise in this arena will contribute to the healthy development of the industry while helping to strengthen the Hong Kong brand of quality worldwide.

Greater China remains a key priority market for CSA. One of the company's key business strategies includes accelerating investments in LED lighting, energy efficiency verification (EEV), solar and photovoltaic, and expanding its core services and businesses in the region.

CSA's Hong Kong laboratory is staffed by a team of experienced testing professionals trained on relevant North American and international standards to best serve its customers. Working closely with clients in the testing and certification process, CSA provides high-quality and timely services to Hong Kong manufacturers seeking to export their products to North America.

About CSA Group
CSA Group is an independent, not-for-profit membership association serving business, industry, government and consumers. CSA Group consists of three divisions: CSA Standards, a leading standards-based solutions organization, providing standards development, application products, training and advisory services; CSA International, which provides testing and certification services for electrical, mechanical, plumbing, gas and a variety of other products; and OnSpeX, a provider of consumer product evaluation, inspection and advisory services for retailers and manufacturers. For more, visit www.csagroup.org

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