Environmental Test Facility

Business Munitions
Our Environmental Test Facility (ETF) at Bishopton, Scotland, provides some of the widest testing of munitions in Europe. Our capability covers; inspection, endoscopy, radiography dynamic testing such as vibration, shock and drop and climatic tests, covering a wide range of temperature and humidity.
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Overview

The facility is UKAS accredited to ISO17025 laboratory standard, providing an independent testing service in support of product development and qualification. It is also accredited by UKAS for testing that is compliant with defense standards and NATO STANAGs. The facility also holds ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 as part of the LUK accreditation. The site, located near Glasgow airport, is approximately 430 acres and specialises in the testing of: 

  • Defence related products (non-explosive)
  • Power units for Maritime applications
  • Hardware for vehicle platforms
  • Complex weapons
  • High hazard products
  • Automotive batteries
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