Dodgy Certificates: How to Spot a Fake Before It Gets You in Trouble
Dodgy Certificates: How to Spot a Fake Before It Gets You in Trouble The Test & Research Centre is a UK-based Certification Body, Test Laboratory and Training Facility that specialises in access equipment. Author: John Darby, General Manager, Test & Research Centre 22/10/25 “I’ve got this certificate, so the product must be OK, right?” If […]
Euro Towers – BS 1139 Part 6 Compliance
CASE STUDY Euro Towers – BS 1139 Part 6 Compliance The Test & Research Centre is a UK-based Certification Body, Test Laboratory and Training Facility that specialises in access equipment. 02/10/25 Background Euro Towers Ltd, based in Northampton, UK, is a leading manufacturer of aluminium access equipment, including mobile scaffold towers, podiums, and low-level units. […]
Lakeside – Testing & Certification Services
CASE STUDY Lakeside – Testing & Certification Services The Test & Research Centre is a UK-based Certification Body, Test Laboratory and Training Facility that specialises in access equipment. 13/08/25 Background Lakeside Industries is a manufacturer specialising in high-quality aluminium scaffold towers carrying the recognised Alto brand name, designed specifically to meet the robust demands of […]
Step Ladders vs. Step Stools: Understanding the Safety Standards EN 131 and EN 14183
Standards Step Ladders vs. Step Stools: Understanding the Safety Standards EN 131 and EN 14183 If you’re making, bringing in, or selling step ladders and step stools, it’s critical to understand the difference between the EN 131 and EN 14183 standards. 03/04/25 Why does the right standard matter? In the UK, making sure your product […]
