SGS Announces Acquisition of RF Technologies Ltd. in Japan

Yokohama, Japan, June 13, 2014 --(PR.com)-- New Company Acquisition for Improved RF Technology Testing Capabilities

RF Technologies is a leading certification body in Japan authorized by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC). The company has expertise in specific absorption rate (SAR), radio frequency (RF), electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and electrical safety testing, with laboratory facilities in Yokohama and Nagano. Founded in 2002 and privately owned, RF Technologies employs more than 20 highly qualified staff and generated revenues in 2013 in excess of JPY 320 million.

“This acquisition is in line with our strategy to strengthen and further develop our electrical and electronic testing services in Japan and to broaden our client base there,” said Chris Kirk, CEO of SGS.

About SGS Electrical and Electronics Services

Mobile device manufacturers need to meet the quality standards of network operators. The first step to compliance is RF testing and signaling conformance. These are included in the SGS market leading wireless testing laboratory capabilities. The company’s radio frequency (RF) testing services (sgsgroup.us.com/en/Consumer-Goods-Retail/Electrical-and-Electronics/IT-and-Telecommunication/Testing/RF-and-Protocol-Conformance.aspx) verify the RF and signaling of your wireless device in a cabled environment.

For further information on SGS service portfolio for RF technology and EMC testing, please contact the SGS experts.

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 80,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 1,650 offices and laboratories around the world.