Intertek ETL has expanded its footprint in Colombia following an agreement to acquire QTEST, a market-leading provider of electrical testing and certification services. The acquisition strengthens Intertek ETL’s technical capabilities and reinforces its scale and leadership across Latin America.
Through the integration of QTEST’s specialised service offering and strong local presence, Intertek ETL aims to accelerate its growth momentum in Colombia while expanding access to high-quality testing and certification services in the region. The transaction enhances Intertek ETL’s ability to serve medium- and high-voltage product segments and supports broader market access for manufacturers, importers and distributors.
QTEST clients will gain access to Intertek ETL’s Total Quality Assurance solutions, including expanded electrical system inspection services and North American testing capabilities. In addition, customers will benefit from access to Intertek’s global network of state-of-the-art laboratories operating in more than 100 countries, enabling local testing that reduces turnaround times and logistics costs.
Founded in 2006, QTEST operates from Medellín and serves a diverse customer base across Colombia. The company employs 33 people and generated revenues of £2.0 million in 2025. Intertek ETL, founded in 1896 by Thomas Edison, operates globally with approximately 4,500 experts delivering Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification (ATIC) services across a wide range of industries.
“The acquisition of this high-quality, market-leading business represents an exciting growth opportunity for Intertek ETL, allowing us to expand into a highly attractive, high-growth economy. We look forward to welcoming the QTEST team to Intertek and providing our customers across Latin America and international markets with a broader suite of industry-leading ATIC solutions,” said André Lacroix, Chief Executive Officer of Intertek.
The acquisition reflects Intertek ETL’s continued focus on strategic expansion in high-growth markets while strengthening its position as a leading provider of electrical testing, performance and compliance solutions globally.
