We’re pleased to welcome Agnes Balint as Business Development Manager, Europe, at LabTest Certification Inc.
With more than 25 years of international experience in the Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) industry, Agnes brings a strong combination of technical expertise, commercial leadership, and established industry relationships to her new role.
Her background spans hazardous locations, explosion protection, product certification, railway certification, and international business development, giving her a broad understanding of the technical and commercial considerations facing manufacturers in regulated markets.
A Career Built on Technical Expertise and Business Development
A mechanical engineer by training, Agnes began her career in quality assurance and technical inspection on oil and gas projects, including Chevron’s Tengizchevroil in Kazakhstan. She subsequently held senior leadership positions at CONSACT and TÜV Rheinland InterCert, where she built the railway certification business from the ground up.
Most recently, Agnes served as Managing Director and later Business Development & Sales Director at EXVA, an accredited IECEx/ATEX testing and certification body. Over more than six years leading an accredited Ex testing and certification organization, she expanded its laboratory and accreditation capabilities and led its international IECEx/ATEX business development.
Her achievements include doubling EXVA’s revenue within one year and establishing TÜV Rheinland InterCert’s railway certification business from scratch. She also brings experience in ISO-based management systems auditing and speaks Hungarian, English, and Romanian.
Strengthening LabTest’s Presence Across Europe
At LabTest, Agnes will lead European business development initiatives, promoting our full range of testing, inspection, and certification services while developing relationships with manufacturers, European Notified Bodies, certification organizations, and industrial partners.
Her key areas of focus include:
IECEx and ATEX certification: Developing business opportunities and strengthening relationships across the explosion protection and hazardous locations sectors.
North American market access: Helping European manufacturers connect with LabTest’s testing and certification capabilities as they pursue opportunities in North America.
European partnerships and operations: Coordinating factory surveillance activities across the European Union, supporting QAR (Quality Assessment Report) and QAN (Quality Assessment Notification) assessments, and collaborating with technical, certification, and operations teams to coordinate projects from initial engagement through execution.
Strategic business development: Monitoring European market trends and emerging certification requirements, identifying new opportunities, and exploring potential acquisitions and partnerships aligned with LabTest’s long-term objectives.
Agnes will also represent LabTest at industry events and work closely with manufacturers, clients, certification bodies, and other stakeholders throughout Europe.
Looking Ahead
Agnes’s appointment strengthens LabTest’s ability to build relationships in European markets and respond to the evolving needs of manufacturers and industrial clients. Her experience developing certification businesses, expanding technical capabilities, and building international partnerships will contribute to our continued growth and our commitment to providing customer-focused testing and certification services.
We’re delighted to welcome Agnes to the team and look forward to working with her as LabTest continues to expand its international reach.
Welcome to LabTest, Agnes!
Connect with Agnes Balint
Business Development Manager, Europe
Budapest, Hungary
Email: Agnes.Balint@labtestcert.com
Phone: 604-247-0444 | 1-855-346-0444