SGS Dortmund Achieves Nadcap MTL Certification for Germany

Having been awarded Nadcap Merit Status for the Material Testing Laboratories
(MTL) sector on October 1, 2012, SGS Dortmund has reached an extraordinary
milestone. The SGS laboratory is currently the only independent testing facility
in Germany boasting Nadcap MTL Certification for metallography and hardness
testing, allowing SGS to officially certify critical tests on components for the
aerospace industry.

With this prestigious distinction, SGS has become the qualified partner in
Germany for Nadcap Approval Tests on metal components to include high-
performance materials in engines, structural components and landing gear. In
addition, as a DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 certified testing laboratory, SGS Dortmund
has the ability to offer its aerospace industry clients numerous and diverse
targeted management strategies ranging from the evaluation of systems,
components and materials in terms of physiochemical characteristics to the
research necessary for development or damage analysis.

The esteemed Nadcap program guarantees a worldwide recognized uniform
standard of quality upon which the aerospace industry can rely during
component construction and testing processes. To qualify as a service provider
of Nadcap testing certification, the German SGS laboratory underwent an
extensive audit conducted by the Performance Review Institute (PRI) to
determine that all mandatory requirements were successfully met. SGS
accredited testing complies to the following test codes:

L Metallography (General)
L1 Microindentation (Vickers)
L2 Near Surface Examinations – Alloy Depletion
L5 Near Surface Examinations – Microindentation (Vickers)
L8 Alpha Case: Wrought Titanium
L10 Near Surface Examinations – Carburization
L11 Metallography (Other)
LS Surface Conditions
XL Metallography (Macro)
M3 Vickers Hardness

"Achieving Nadcap accreditation is not easy: it is one of the ways in which the
aerospace industry identifies those who excel at manufacturing quality products
through superior special processes. Companies such as SGS go above and
beyond in achieving Nadcap accreditation to obtain Merit Status and they
should be justifiably proud of it." Joe Pinto, Vice President and Chief Operating
Officer, Performance Review Institute.

Superior SGS Services for the Aviation and Aerospace Industries

In the aerospace industry, there is no room for compromise or negligence.
Supervisory authorities such as the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
regulate this particular industry with extraordinarily stringent certification
standards. Therefore, the highest possible levels of safety, quality, durability
and reliability must be maintained across the entire industry supply chain.

A world leader in certification, inspection, verification and testing, SGS provides
unrivaled experience in the aviation and aerospace industries, offering a
comprehensive range of quality management services encompassing everything
from analysis to certification. SGS assists in improving processes, accessing
skillful talent, ensuring consistent and compliant supply chains and sustaining
customer relationships. In short, SGS delivers profitable competitive advantage
wherever operations may find themselves, anywhere in the world.

SGS is extremely proud of having achieved Nadcap MTL Certification
Accreditation and Merit Status and delighted to be able to provide these
essential services to ensure the safety of all air travelers.