Not all the companies listed on the FTSE 100 come with great brand presence or bask in the limelight through fantastic operations. There are many quality firms just quietly going about their business.
One pick I like the look of is Intertek Group (LSE: ITRK). Here’s why I’m planning on buying some shares when I next have some cash to invest.
Testing and safety
Intertek is a leading testing, inspection, and certification services business. It primarily focuses on consumer products, and it assesses these against safety and a multitude of regulatory standards.
The shares have experienced a decent run over the past 12 months, up 15%. At this time last year, they were trading for 4,136p, compared to current levels of 4,722p.
Why I’d buy some shares
It’s worth remembering that pretty much all of the products we use as consumers on a day-to-day basis need to be tested and vetted. For the businesses selling them,…
