Intertek Milton Keynes Transportation Technologies wins prestigious Automotive Award
19 Nov 2015
Milton Keynes, UK – Intertek, a leading quality solutions provider, is delighted that its Milton Keynes Transportation Technologies business has been recognised as the 'Engine Test Facility of the Year' in the 2015 Automotive Testing Technology Awards.
Winning this Award ends a great year for Intertek Milton Keynes Transportation Technologies, which has seen considerable expansion in 2015 and can now offer some of the highest specification commercially available engine and driveline test facilities in Europe.
Chosen as the 2015 winner from the many engine test sites across Europe, the Tanners Drive site now boasts 28 engine and driveline test cells with some of the most advanced emissions analysis and automated engine mapping capabilities currently available in the industry. There are ambitious expansion plans in place for the coming years as Intertek Milton Keynes Transportation Technologies strives to provide the ultimate support for its customers, which include some of the most recognisable automotive manufacturers in the world, with the latest test technology and services.
Presenting the Award, John Thornton, Editor of Automotive Testing Technology International said: "Intertek are worthy winners of the Engine Test Facility of the Year Award. There was stiff competition in this category with several new state-of-the-art tech centres being opened, but the Intertek development won thanks to its new advanced technologies and cutting-edge test cells, which are among the highest specification commercially available in Europe. And it has plans for further upgrades in the near future."
On accepting the Award for the 'Engine Test Facility of the Year,’ Tony Braddon, Managing Director of the Intertek engine test laboratory in Milton Keynes said: “We are delighted to have won this prestigious award. It’s great to know that the results of our efforts, our staff and the investments we have made have been recognised by our peers in the industry.”
“We have investment plans in place to further enhance the Milton Keynes facility over the next five years. Combined with the experience and expertise we have gained in our over thirty years of engine development, Intertek is in a great place for the development and approval of tomorrow’s engine and drivelines,” Braddon said.
Rob van Dorp, CEO of Intertek UK & Eire said: “It is great recognition for the team at Milton Keynes who work tirelessly to achieve the best for their customers and lead the way in automotive driveline testing.”
For more information, please contact:
Joanne Merriweather
Tel: +44 07786 525390
Email: joanne.merriweather@intertek.com
About Intertek
Intertek is a leading quality solutions provider to industries worldwide. From auditing and inspection, to testing, training, advisory, quality assurance and certification, Intertek adds value for its customers by helping improve the quality and safety of their products, assets and processes. With a network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices and over 38,000 people in more than 100 countries, Intertek supports companies’ success in the global marketplace, by helping customers to meet end users’ expectations for safety, sustainability, performance, integrity and desirability in virtually any market worldwide. Visit www.intertek.com.