Clearview National February 2020 - Issue 219 | Page 20

INDUSTRYNEWS The best testing services for your products Wintech Testing & Certification by UL is an independent UKAS accredited testing facility and certification body. We specialise in providing a comprehensive range of services throughout the building envelope and construction industries worldwide, either on-site, or at our purpose-built test laboratories in Telford, Shropshire. » IN JULY 2019, GLOBAL safety science leader, UL, acquired the company with the aim to provide the best in class building envelope and fenestration testing the industry, on worldwide scale. Joining forces with UL means we can offer our customers easier access to global markets, paired with the same levels of customer service they’ve always associated with Wintech Testing & Certification. Our numerous accreditations guarantee the recognition of test certificates and product certifications by a wide range of global institutions. As a Notified Test Laboratory, we can provide you with the necessary testing services to ensure that your products comply with the requirements for CE Marking in line with the Construction Products Regulation. In our window and door testing laboratory, we are able to cater for a variety of window and door configurations, including single, double and bi- 20 » F EB 2020 » CL EARVI E W- UK . C O M fold doors, and vertical sliding, parallel opening and tilt-and-turn windows, in varying sizes. We provide testing in accordance with a range of industry recognised standards including PAS 24 for security and BS 6375 for weathertightness, operation, strength and durability. Our dedicated window and door testing laboratory is designed for testing most types of configurations, and an expert team who are trained to the latest industry Standards, ensuring our customers get the best service every time. Being UKAS accredited means our technicians can also test your products at your own facilities, which can cut down on lead times. Testing to PAS 24 is a requirement for compliance with the Building Regulation Approved Document Q and helps demonstrate compliance with the police-led Secured by Design initiative. Our UKAS accredited Enhanced Security certification scheme also demonstrates compliance with Secured by Design. UL.com / wintechtesting.com