One of the world's leading independent rubber, polymer and elastomer testing laboratories.
For over forty years we have helped companies globally improve their products and processes — through world-class elastomer consultancy, testing and R&D. Our clients span the tyre, automotive, aerospace, railway, oil & gas, medical, pharmaceutical, packaging and construction sectors.
Our services
Nine pillars of rubber, polymer and elastomer expertise.
Materials Characterisation
Analytical services for rubber and elastomeric products — chemical analysis, thermal analysis, microscopy. UKAS-accredited methods.
Extractables & Leachables
E&L testing for pharmaceutical, healthcare and packaging industries. N-Nitrosamines testing. Food contact migration testing. GDUFA-listed for FDA.
Product & Compound Development
Custom compounding, formulation, and small-scale manufacturing for natural and synthetic elastomers. ISO 9001:2015.
Product & Material Testing
Mechanical testing of rubber and elastomers to BS ISO 37, 48, 815-1, 34-1, 1431-1, 188. DMTA, fatigue, hardness, abrasion, ozone.
Engineering & Design
Elastomeric component design — anti-seismic devices, vibration isolators, marine fenders. FEA, tri-axial testing up to 2.5 MN.
Tyre Testing
VCA-accredited testing for ECE R30, R54, R108, R109. Passenger and commercial rigs, retreading, skid resistance.
Technical Support
On-site problem-solving for manufacturing — scrap reduction, defect analysis, compound optimisation, bonding troubleshooting.
Training Courses
Tailor-made rubber technology and engineering training. Hands-on workshops in Europe's most comprehensive laboratories.
Contract Research
Long-term R&D programmes — component design, compound modelling, service life prediction, noise & vibration isolation.
Accredited & recognised
Independently verified methods, internationally recognised standards.
Meet the team
Every enquiry goes to a named expert.
