CERAM works with materials based industries around the world in sectors such as ceramics, metals, composites, engineering, medical and construction.
Campden BRI provides practical scientific, technical, legislative and information support to the food, drink and allied industries.
City University London is a principal provider of undergraduate, postgraduate, professional and vocational education in the United Kingdom.
E-Synergy provides management, technology and strategic support, training and early stage financing to new companies and technology spin-outs.
LGC is an international science-based company and market leader in analytical, forensic and diagnostic services and reference standards.
MIRA is a leading vehicle design, development & certification consultancy.
Thatcham is the motor insurers' research centre and provides some 70% of the data that insurers use to define a car's insurance grouping.
NAMTEC is a centre of excellence for the UK metals industry and aims to increase the global competitiveness of the metals sector.
NPL is the UK´s national standard laboratory. It develops, maintains and disseminates national measurement standards for physical quantities.
The National Nuclear Laboratory has a highly experienced workforce with unique skills and internationally recognised expertise.
Pera is one of Europe's leading innovation and business support organisations with a presence in eight European countries.
PRA provides information and technical services to support innovation and growth in the global surface coatings industry.
QinetiQ is a leading international provider of technology–based services and solutions to the defence, security and related markets.
SATRA is the largest research and technology organisation in the world for the footwear and leather goods industries.
SCI is the leading, independent provider of technical expertise and disseminator of best practice to the steel construction sector.
Smithers Rapra, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Smithers Group and is recognised as a World leading rubber and plastic consultancy.
The Scotch Whisky Research Institute is a member based company providing research, services and consultancy to the distilled drinks industry.
The Smith Institute for Industrial Mathematics and System Engineering enables businesses to secure commercial advantage.
TRADA Technology (TTL) predominantly serves the building and construction industry and its material and component suppliers and users.
TWI Ltd is the world´s foremost research and technology organisation concerned with joining and structural integrity of engineered products.
The University of Surrey has a world class research profile and a reputation for excellence in teaching and research.
SATRA Technology Centre
Wyndham Way
Telford Way
Kettering
Northamptonshire
NN16 8SD
Tel: 01536 410000
Fax: 01536 410626
e-mail: info@satra.co.uk
www.satra.co.uk
Chief Executive: Mr Austin Simmons
Finance Director: Mr Simon Botterill
Turnover: £9,600,000
Number of staff: 186
SATRA Technology Centre is an international membership organisation, serving a number of consumer product industries including footwear, apparel, safety products, furniture, floor coverings, homeware and fabric care. SATRA is the largest research and technology organisation in the world for the footwear and leather goods industries.
A dynamic and progressive organisation, SATRA currently services over 1,600 member companies in 70 countries. Its main objective is to increase the profitability of its members by offering them exclusive access to research, products and services for: improving quality, reducing production costs, solving technical problems, improving decision making and increasing world-wide sales. SATRA is the leading UK Notified body with test facilities for Certification and Testing of PPE for Clothing, Footwear and Safety Products. It is also a notified body for the EU Toy and Child Safety Directives and Construction Products Directives. SATRA has a full scale flammability chamber, a comprehensive laundering and dry cleaning facility and a state-of-the-art furniture and bedding test facility. It also operates SATRA Quality Assurance Ltd for quality, environmental and social accountability certification.