National Elevator Inspection Services Leases New Headquarters Space In Westport Area

Online, February 26, 2013 (Newswire.com) - National Elevator Inspection Services, Inc. (NEIS), a Bureau Veritas company, announced today it has signed a lease to house its national headquarters in St. Louis. The company will move its operations to the Westport area of the city in April 2013. Located at 11973 Westline Industrial Drive, Suite 100, Maryland Heights, MO 63146, situated off Interstate 270 next to Westport Plaza, the new space was selected after a commute analysis indicated the location provides easier access to the St. Louis metropolitan area as well as will reduce employee travel times and the resulting carbon footprint.

"For the last 45 years, National Elevator Inspection Services has proudly served our customers and successfully grown the company in St. Louis and nationwide," said Jorge Hercules, vice president of Elevators and Certification, Bureau Veritas. "With this move, we preserve our ability to serve customers well, and will be able to drive further growth while tapping St. Louis' exceptional pool of professional talent."

"Designating St. Louis as our home base is a decision that has benefited our company since its founding in 1967," said Pedro Guimaraes, chief executive officer, Bureau Veritas Industry and Facilities, The Americas. "Better proximity to the large talent pool this great city has to offer further strengthens our leadership position in the market, enhances our customer service and prepares us for continued success in the years to come."

Bureau Veritas' National Elevator Inspection Services, Inc. is the nation's largest elevator inspection company, providing inspection services in all 50 states and also the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Bureau Veritas Certification is the world's largest systems certification registrar, serving more than 80,000 companies in more than 100 countries.

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