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The latest updates, views and in-depth analysis from the team behind the Test & Research Centre.
Here you will 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.
Ladder open day for Trading Standards Officers
Open Day Ladder open day for Trading Standards Officers The Test & Research Centre held ladder open days in November for Trading Standards Officers in
EU GPSR – a turning point for Product Safety?
Blog Post EU GPSR changes: a turning point for product safety? In this blog post T&R General Manager, John Darby, takes a look into the
Case study: LFI & Ladder Certification
Case study: LFI Ladder Certification “I’m glad we moved our ladder certification, and we will continue to build our relationship over the next few years,
Case study: T.B. Davies & EN 131-6 Telescopic Ladders
Case study: T.B. Davies – Xtend+Climb Telescopic Ladders “To the multi-disciplinary test houses, [telescopic ladders] are just one product in hundreds they provide testing for.
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
