Delivering Rubber & Plastic Consultancy & Testing Services to Industry

Smithers Rapra has been offering an extensive & diverse range of polymer related services to the industrial sector since 1919. Our customers include raw material suppliers, rubber & plastic manufacturers, exploration companies & the construction industry.

We have built up an extensive knowledge bank & we are able to offer solutions to most polymer issues impacting on the industrial sector. Our experience covers product design, material selection, process modeling & development, material & product testing & failure analysis. A major advantage is our ability to transfer technologies developed for other industries (automotive, medical, aerospace etc.) into the industrial sector.

Smithers Rapra operates two ISO17025 accredited test laboratories in the UK, at Shawbury in the Midlands & at Billingham in the North East.

Our information products & services include a wide range of industry focused review reports, a vast online information database, training courses & a program of conferences covering a wide range of key sector themes.

The services we provide to our clients are often created on a bespoke basis to meet their individual needs. Our client base stretches worldwide with organisations appreciating the high levels of service & technical accuracy we deliver.

The benefits to industry

• Development of products with improved, performance & reliability
• Minimise the likelihood of product failure in service
• Greater customer satisfaction leading to repeat orders
• Access to experienced personnel & facilities on an as need basis
• Improved profits for your business