SGS is pleased to announce the acquisition of Polymer Solutions Incorporated (PSI), based in Christiansburg, Virginia.

PSI is a highly respected independent materials testing laboratory specializing in polymer science. It serves numerous mainstream industries including medical devices/pharmaceuticals, consumer products, aerospace, specialty packaging and industrial manufacturing of polymeric materials. It operates in the United States, with an expansive client base in North America and beyond.

Founded in 1987 and privately owned, PSI employs approximately 40 people and generated 2017 revenues in excess of USD 4 million.

'This acquisition strategically enhances our global platform of materials science and testing laboratories within our Industrial offer, and will support the further expansion of added value services to our customers and core industries,' said Frankie Ng, CEO of SGS.

For further information, please contact:

Julie Engelen
Investor Relations
SGS SA, 1211 Geneva 1
t: (+41-22) 739 91 11
f: (+41-22) 739 92 00
www.sgs.com

SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 95,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,400 offices and laboratories around the world.

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