AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS — AUGUST 6, 2012 — ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ officially announces ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Cincinnati, the newly-named location of the former MAR-TEST headquarters acquired by ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ in February of 2012. The naming of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Cincinnati marks a pivotal transition point for a laboratory known for its world-class machining and high-quality mechanical testing within the Aerospace & Defense, Power Generation and Medical Device industries. 

"I’m pleased with our progress integrating MAR-TEST into the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ brand,” said Charles Noall, President and CEO of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½. “The transition is going very well, and we’ve already been hearing from many customers who appreciate newfound access to a significantly increased portfolio of services." 

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Cincinnati adds to the growing presence of the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ brand and its global network of laboratories staffed by testing experts. As a worldwide leader in fatigue and fracture mechanics, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Cincinnati provides testing services ranging from materials for jet engines and NASA space vehicles to artificial hip and spinal implants. The facility is Nadcap and A2LA accredited, and includes an impressive 110 Servo-Hydraulic systems, 5 Electro-Mechanical systems, and 55 Rupture frames. 

About ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ is a global network of laboratories with experts specializing in materials testing, product qualification testing and failure analysis for the Aerospace & Defense, Oil & Gas, Power Generation, and Transportation sectors. Their team of 1000 scientists, engineers and technicians work in laboratories located throughout the U.S. and Europe. For complete Accreditations & Approvals and more information, please visit www.ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½.com.

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