News
The latest news and views from the team behind the Test & Research Centre. This is where you’ll find case studies, updates on our products, services, the work we’re doing and how our facility is being used, as well as news from the wider world of testing, certification and access.

Case study: Parrs Step Stool
Case study: Parrs Step Stool “We have already won one new contract and are hoping to seal another two very shortly. Being a UK made

2000 dangerous telescopic ladders stopped at Port
2000 dangerous telescopic ladders stopped at Port The Test & Research Centre has again helped Suffolk Trading Standards to prevent dangerous products from entering the

T&R helps stop more dangerous ladders from entering the UK
T&R helps stop more dangerous ladders from entering the UK When the Imports Team at Suffolk Trading Standards came across some suspect ladders, the Test

T&R gains UKAS Accreditation
T&R gains UKAS Accreditation The Test and Research Centre Ltd (T&R) has become the first test laboratory in the UK to achieve accreditation (ISO 17025)

Dangerous ladders prevented entry to the UK with T&R help
Possibly the most dangerous ladders in the UK? Test & Research Centre helps to block another shipment of dangerous ladders from hitting UK shelves, in

T&RGETMARK granted to Parrs for UK made Kick Step
First T&RGETMARK goes to Parrs for UK-made Kick Step Test & Research Centre is proud to announce the first access product to hold its T&RGETMARK

Testing Vs Certification?
Testing vs Certification? What is the difference between testing and Certification? Does it mean the same thing? Does it matter anyway? By the end of

What is the value in Certification?
The value of Certification The word ‘Certification’ is thrown around a lot, but it has a very specific meaning. Do you know what it tells

New investment in automated fatigue ladder testing equipment
New investment in automated fatigue ladder testing equipment The Test & Research Centre is announcing new investment into automated fatigue ladder testing equipment. It has