SGS is pleased to announce that it will be participating in the POWER-GEN India & Central Asia 2011 in Pragati Maiden, New Delhi, India from May 5-7, 2011. Throughout the entire event, SGS will present a wide range of the services it offers to the power and nuclear industry at stand no. 1250A in Hall 12A.

SGS, the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, is attending POWER-GEN India & Central Asia 2011 in New Delhi, India, for the first time. For the length of the event, running from May 5-7, 2011, SGS' team of experts will showcase its wide range of services on offer to the power and nuclear industry at stand no. 1250A in Hall 12A.

POWER-GEN India & Central Asia 2011, which takes place in Pragati Maiden, a venue for large exhibitions and conventions in New Delhi, India, is one of the region's most important power related conferences and exhibitions. This premier annual event provides a meeting place for leading industry players from around the world to establish business interests in one of the world's most dynamic power markets as well as provide a one-stop shop for the latest news on products and technologies in the power sector. For the very first time POWER-GEN India & Central Asia is co-located with two new events for 2011 - Renewable Energy World India and HydroVision India. These events respectively address India's renewable energy and hydro power challenges.

The three-day event presents an exciting opportunity for SGS to showcase its wide portfolio of services for the power industry, including Thermal, Hydro and Renewable Energy Services as well as the services it has on offer for the nuclear sector. SGS also will present its services with a view to meeting potential business partners.

Based on its extensive experience and competence, SGS Industrial Services helps involved parties such as owners, operators, contractors, investors, insurers and equipment manufacturers to evaluate and manage the technical risks involved in the construction and operation of any power plant or transmission line. From design to construction and operation, SGS assists the industry with controlling the process and ensuring the quality and safety of the installation, as well as the health of its employees and other parties. SGS' multidisciplinary team of experts provides expertise to help clients secure their investments and optimize operations.

SGS' complex experience extends to all power generation industries, be it nuclear, coal, gas, hydropower or renewable energy sources. SGS' Services for Power Generation and Transmission include, but are not limited to: Commissioning Services and Management, Contract Engineer Services, Design Verification, Electrical Installations Certification, Inspection and Technical Assistance during Turnarounds, Non-Destructive Testing, Pressure Equipment Certification, Product Certification - Lifts and Elevators and Project Finance Services - Risk Management. Moreover, SGS offers complex Project Management Services, Statutory and Volunatry Inspection, Supply Chain Services, Technical Staffing Services as well as Valve and Instrumentation Calibration and Maintenance for the power sector.

Attendees of the POWER-GEN India & Central Asia 2011 will also have a unique chance to learn more about SGS' Renewable Energy Services such as Commissioning and In-Service Inspections, Non-Destructive Testing, Wind Energy, Photovoltaic Life Cycle Services, Project Execution for Wind Energy Projects, Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental (QHSE), Management for Wind Farm Projects and Risk Management for Wind Energy Projects. In addition, SGS' team of experts will showcase Site Assessment for Wind Farms, Supply Chain, Technical Due Diligence for a Wind Farm Project, Wind Farm Project Certification and Wind Turbine Blade Testing.

SGS very much looks forward to attending POWER-GEN India & Central Asia 2011 and hopes to convince the attendees that its range of services and the breadth of its expertise are practically unrivalled.

About SGS Industrial Services

Industrial Services is one of the major Business Lines of the SGS Group, a global service provider for technical verification, inspection, testing and conformity assessment. SGS Industrial Services ensures that the customer's installations, material, equipment, facilities and projects meet all quality and performance requirements, whether they are regulatory, voluntary or customer based. Industrial Services has decades' worth of experience and some remarkable references in serving key industries, such as Construction, Industrial Manufacturing & Trade, Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Industry, Power Generation and Transmission, Banks and Financial Institutions as well as Renewable Energy.

SGS Industrial Services is a local partner with global experience and connections. Its strength lies in understanding customers' operational challenges and adding value by providing dedicated solutions.