ITP has expanded its technical operations with a new product development and testing facility at its Easingwold headquarters. The laboratory was created through a five-month conversion of an existing warehouse and is now equipped to assess a wide range of performance metrics, including tensile strength, flame retardancy, water resistance and long-term durability.
ITP Managing Director, Carl Morse, said, “We were delighted to welcome Clive to officially open our new testing facility. He was an especially fitting choice, as ITP has worked closely with the NASC in advocating best practice in the management and testing of safety and performance standards across the scaffolding and access sector.
This new laboratory epitomises the robust approach required to uphold the highest standards, going above and beyond regulatory compliance. To supplement certified evidence from independent testing, we can now film and record our own in-house tests, with results captured and measured through integrated software to demonstrate the quality and reliability of our products. It also enables us to benchmark our products against competitors and ensure that ours continue to lead the market in performance.”
The investment gives ITP an in-house platform to validate product performance across its portfolio, which includes protective membranes, ground gas barriers, scaffolding, and temporary fencing sheeting, acoustic barriers, debris netting, defence materials, and keder sheeting. The company aims to shorten development cycles and support B2B partners seeking more rigorous quality assurance.
ITP Sales Director, Matt Thompson, added, “Our testing facility will deliver direct benefits for customers by providing an additional layer of assurance for every order. In addition to pre-batch testing, we will also test product orders prior to despatch, giving clients further confidence in the consistent quality of our solutions.”
