According to Christopher Ling, who is director, business development and marketing manager, the company is committed to continuous expansion. "Hong Hong's status as the regional hub and gateway to the mainland offer major growth opportunities," he said.

Mr Ling added that expansion had created more than 20 vacancies for contract technicians, laboratory executives, technical managers and clerical support staff. He said Hong Kong is a rich recruiting ground for energetic, ambitious professionals who are equipped with the skills to a provide a single, consolidated source of supply chain solutions that meet with clients' quality assurance needs.

"SGS has been based in Hong Kong since 1959, and we feel we would like to contribute our best efforts to further strengthening Hong Kong's economy. It is our commitment to develop a quality future for Hong Kong." Taking a macro-view of the environment, China's entry into the WTO as well as the further integration of Hong Kong into the Pearl River Delta region would create additional business opportunities for SGS in both the middle and long-term periods.

Key Partner with the mainland
 
"Hong Kong is the regional trading hub for consumer products," Mr Ling said. "As a part of this international metropolis, SGS continuously develops its state-of-art laboratories to further enhance our core business of consumer testing services."

Mr Ling said the company's 300 multi-disciplined professionals serve commercial clients, governments and international institutions with one-stop total quality testing, verification and inspection of products ranging from consumer testing, agriculture, oil, gas and chemicals, to systems and services. The company also enhances clients' management standards through training, consultation and certification.

In line with the increasing awareness and concern for improved public hygiene and healthcare, SGS Hong Kong would further enhance its presence and scope in various service areas including drug and healthcare testing, consulting services, environmental testing and food and micro-biology services, with the main objective to assist associated local industries. These would include hotels and restaurants, retailers, property management companies, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) manufacturers and traders.

 "This strategic intention and service commitment are in line with the government 's promoted theme of making Hong Kong a cleaner and better place," Mr Ling added. As the inevitable growth of globalisation continues, Hong Kong will remain as an indispensable international trading hub and a key partner for expanding business in the Chinese mainland.

Related link:
SGS Hong Kong  www.sgshk.com/