SGS supports Swiss team 44west as they embark on a 3,000-mile challenge across the Atlantic

44west launches their new boat, proudly sponsored by SGS.

(IN BRIEF) SGS has partnered with the Swiss rowing team 44west, sponsoring their SGS-branded boat for the upcoming World’s Toughest Row — a 3,000-mile transatlantic challenge starting December 12. The crew, embodying SGS’s values of trust, teamwork, and sustainability, launched their new boat in Zug, Switzerland, on October 26. The collaboration highlights SGS’s ongoing commitment to performance, endurance, and purpose-driven initiatives that extend beyond the corporate world.

(PRESS RELEASE) GENEVA, 11-Nov-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — SGS has announced its sponsorship of the Swiss rowing team 44west, a four-member crew preparing to take on the World’s Toughest Row — a 3,000-mile (5,000-kilometer) transatlantic challenge from La Gomera in the Canary Islands to Antigua. The team unveiled their new SGS-branded boat on October 26 in Zug, Switzerland, marking a key milestone ahead of the race’s December 12 start.

The partnership celebrates shared values of trust, teamwork, performance, and sustainability — principles that define both the 44west team’s journey and SGS’s corporate ethos. The crew has dedicated months to rigorous training, testing their physical and mental endurance while refining every element of their vessel for peak performance. SGS’s support underscores its commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainable practices that extend beyond business into community and sports initiatives.

The 44west team supported by SGS.

As 44west prepares to face extreme weather, physical challenges, and weeks at sea, SGS stands with the team in spirit, reflecting a shared belief that determination, collaboration, and resilience can overcome any obstacle. The race, often called the world’s most demanding ocean row, is as much a test of human will as it is of strategy and teamwork — values that resonate deeply with SGS’s mission.

To follow the team’s progress and learn more about their remarkable journey, visit sgs.com/44west

About SGS

SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.

Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource.

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Ariel Bauer
Head of Communications, Investor Relations & Sustainability
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Livia Baratta
Deputy Head of Investor Relations
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SOURCE: SGS