On June 12, the strategic cooperation signing ceremony between Gartec Safety Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. and Intertek Group, a world-leading quality testing and certification service provider, was successfully held at the Research Institute of The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen. Mr. Du Qingben, Director and General Manager of Gartec Safety Technology, and Mr. Huang Qiang, General Manager of the Building Engineering Division, China at Intertek, signed the cooperation agreement on stage. Dr. Lin Huangquan, Executive Dean of the Research Institute of The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen and Director of the Greater Bay Area Development Office of The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Mr. Lin Peidong, Executive Director of Gartec Safety Technology, and Mr. Tang Baoqiang, Sales Manager of the Building Engineering Division, China at Intertek, attended the ceremony as witnesses. The two parties signed a long-term agreement on global compliance certification services. Focusing on the American market, they will build an all-round service system covering international market access, testing, certification and regulatory analysis for the company's three core security products: smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms and combustible gas detectors. This partnership will provide solid support for the in-depth implementation of the company's global development strategy.
The global fire safety and security industry is advancing rapidly toward standardization and regulation. The American market boasts strong demand yet imposes stringent market access criteria, making it a top priority for Gartec Safety Technology’s overseas expansion. Meanwhile, safety standards, energy efficiency regulations and supervision systems for fire protection and gas detection products across the Americas are continuously being updated. As essential safety facilities for buildings, residences and commercial premises, smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms and combustible gas detectors must fully comply with local mandatory certification requirements. The increasingly complex technical trade barriers have also set new higher standards for product compliance and quality control.
With years of expertise in life safety, fire protection and gas detection sectors, Intertek operates an extensive network of laboratories across North America and major Latin American countries, holding notified body qualifications and maintaining local service teams. Proficient in international standards and market access rules for the three aforementioned security products, Intertek delivers full-chain services ranging from pre-development testing and type testing to certification issuance and real-time regulatory alerts. Its business philosophy aligns closely with Gartec Safety Technology’s commitment to its core business and global expansion, laying a solid groundwork for fruitful cooperation with broad prospects ahead.
Per the terms of the strategic cooperation agreement, the two parties will jointly explore the American market focusing on the three major security products. Leveraging Intertek’s authoritative qualifications and technical capabilities, Gartec’s products will undergo full-process testing and certification in compliance with North American standards such as UL, opening up access to the American market. A regular communication mechanism will also be established to share updates on regulations and standards, integrating compliance requirements into product research and development. A dedicated green service channel will be launched to boost certification efficiency and cut overall costs, providing long-term support for the company’s in-depth development in overseas markets.
Lin Peidong, Executive Director of Gartec Safety Technology, delivered a speech at the signing ceremony. He stated that fire safety and gas protection are vital industries safeguarding people’s livelihoods and building safety. The Americas represent the world’s largest market for security detection equipment with the most rigorous standards. Expanding into the Americas is a crucial move for the company to re-enter the market and pursue high-quality international development. This in-depth strategic cooperation with Intertek marks a new milestone for the company’s overseas compliance system and international market support capabilities. Going forward, the company will draw on Intertek’s professional global certification and technical strengths to tackle overseas technical barriers. Adhering to compliance as the foundation and quality as the core, Gartec will strive to build an internationally influential Chinese security brand.
Huang Qiang, General Manager of the Building Engineering Division, China at Intertek, addressed the gathering. He noted that Intertek boasts rich experience in global certification for fire protection and gas detection products. The company will mobilize full-spectrum resources including local laboratories, standard experts and notified bodies across the Americas to create tailored differentiated compliance solutions for Gartec’s three flagship products, and streamline services covering research, testing and certification. He expressed anticipation for mutually beneficial collaboration and complementary advantages, aiming to help premium Chinese security products go global and achieve win-win development.
Dr. Lin Huangquan, Executive Dean of the Research Institute of The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen and Director of the Greater Bay Area Development Office of The Chinese University of Hong Kong, attended the signing ceremony as a witness and delivered a speech. He noted that the institute has always upheld the integrated development of industry, academia and research, and strived to create a premium platform for settled enterprises to connect resources and conduct international cooperation. Having developed here for years, Gartec Safety Technology has focused steadily on the fire safety and security industry and achieved sound growth. The strategic partnership with Intertek is a crucial move for the company to link up with international resources and explore global markets. The institute will keep giving full play to its platform advantages, fully support the company in expanding international cooperation and boosting core competitiveness, and help it attain greater achievements in the American market.
The signing of this strategic cooperation agreement stands as an important milestone for Gartec Safety Technology to stay focused on its core business and re-enter the American market. Moving forward, both parties will accelerate the implementation of product certification projects for the American market. The company will refine product quality in line with strict international standards and fuel its overseas expansion with comprehensive compliance services. Gartec will continue to increase investment in overseas markets, further expand its brand presence and influence in the American security sector, and advance its international development steadily and sustainably.