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 […]
BBC investigation highlights dangerous ladders with T&R’s help
T&R in the Media BBC’s Morning Live investigation into dangerous ladders 2025 is off to a flying start, as we helped the BBC’s Morning Live team investigate dangerous ladders. 21/01/25 BBC’s Morning Live shares concerns The Ladder Association’s campaign, “Step up to safe ladders” has been gaining momentum over the last few years. Aided by […]
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 partnership with the Ladder Association. 22nd November 2024 Delegates from far and wide In November 2024, the Test & Research Centre (T&R) hosted two open days for Trading Standards Officers […]
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 new General Product Safety Regulations (GPSR) in the EU – and what the UK could do next. 11th October 2024 Responding to the ways we shop In today’s digital age, […]
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, as more of our products and Certification move to the Test and Research Centre.” – Darren Smart, Operations Director, LFI 15th Sept 2022 The product: Portable ladders Ladder and Fencing Industries […]
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. What we really wanted was a test lab we could talk to, in the UK, and who really understood the product and the standard.” – Francis Camilleri, Business Development Director, […]
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 and UK Certified product really helped in those discussions.” – Richard Scholes, Managing Director, Parrs 18th May 2022 The product: Kick Step from Parrs Parrs has been supplying workplace equipment […]
