SGS Australia Pty Ltd (ACN 000 964 278)

INTRODUCTION TO SGS

  • Founded in 1878, the SGS Group is the world’s largest inspection, testing and certification organisation. Truly world-wide and benefiting from a unique international network of 297 affiliated companies with over 1,180 offices, 321 laboratories and over 45,000 full-time employees, the SGS Group is able to provide its international clientele with a comprehensive range of services, in more than 140 countries, through members of the Group and agents.

    The Australian operations of SGS were established in 1949 and today employs over 700 staff working from 28 offices and 14 laboratories nation-wide.

    SGS has no manufacturing, trading or financial interests which could compromise independence. It’s guarantee of independence, it’s reputation for professionalism, integrity and impartiality as well as its remarkable international network, place the SGS Group in a unique position.

    SGS services are extremely varied, ranging from traditional surveys, inspections and control offered in relation to the production and shipment of cargoes, through to the more specialised controls and tests carried out on potential health and environmental hazards, specialised shipping services, third and second party quality system auditing, etc.

    Yet, whatever the type of service, three factors remain constant:

    • Its nature which is independent assessment, verification and advice.
    • Quality of service and customer satisfaction.
    • Global network of affiliates.
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    SGS CREDENTIALS

  • SGS Australia Pty Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Societe Generale de Surveillance SA, with it’s headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The SGS Group is the world’s largest international inspection, testing and verification organisation. The SGS Group comprises the following divisions:
    Full Range of Marine Surveys
    Agricultural Division
    Shipping and Marine Division
    Logistics Division
    Insurance Division
    Consumer Products Division
    Environmental Division
    Healthcare and Biosciences Division
    Manpower Division
    Minerals Division
    Engineering Division
    Mechanical Sampling Division
    Non-Destructive Testing Division
    International Certification & Quality Constancy
    Petrol & Petrochemical Division
    Government Services Division
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    SGS OPERATIVES

  • The SGS group has the following operatives:
    Countries of operation +140
    Laboratories 321
    Number of subsidiaries 318
    Number of offices 1180
    Total average staff number 45,000
     
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    SGS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
  • The SGS Group has been operating in Australia for 50 years. At the present time, our network extends to all states and regions and in addition, encompasses Papua New Guinea. Details of our Australia profile as at 31/12/98 are as follows:
    Laboratories 14
    Number of offices 28
    Total average staff numbers 700
    Revenues $A53 million
    Operating assets $A20 million
     
    For further information:
    SGS Australia Pty Ltd
    Level 2, 2 Hardy Street

    SOUTH PERTH WA 6151

    Tel 08 9474 4141 Fax 08 9637 8844

    email Ross_Amaral@sgsgroup.com

    web www.sgsgroup.com

     

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    24/10/99