{"id":2947,"date":"2026-07-06T07:31:09","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T07:31:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/?page_id=2947"},"modified":"2026-07-06T07:51:41","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T07:51:41","slug":"enhancing-uk-capacity-with-leading-emc-facilities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/enhancing-uk-capacity-with-leading-emc-facilities\/","title":{"rendered":"Enhancing UK capacity with leading EMC facilities"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2947\" class=\"elementor elementor-2947\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c37659 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7c37659\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a80ad31 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a80ad31\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>We are expanding our UK footprint with a new state-of-the-art laboratory in Manchester, dedicated to hardlines and connectivity testing \u2013 including comprehensive electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) capabilities. Strategically located in Trafford Park, the facility offers excellent access via road and rail and brings faster, more flexible testing services closer to our customers.<\/p><p>This investment strengthens our capacity to serve a wide range of industries, helping you meet regulatory requirements, accelerate market access and improve product performance.<\/p><h3>Enhancing UK capacity with leading EMC facilities<\/h3><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"center\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sgs.com\/-\/media\/sgscorp\/images\/l-uk\/theo-on--sgs.cdn.en-GB.1.jpg\" alt=\"Theo Skoulikaritis, Business Manager, Connectivity &amp; Products, SGS\" \/><\/p><p>Theo Skoulikaritis, Business Manager, Connectivity &amp; Products, said:\u00a0<em>&#8220;This new lab represents a major investment in our UK testing capabilities. By expanding our footprint in Manchester, including new state of the art EMC facilities, it allows us to offer faster, more flexible and comprehensive testing solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers and the industries we serve.&#8221;<\/em><\/p><h3>Broad testing scope across hardlines and connectivity<\/h3><p>The new laboratory will provide services across a wide product range, supporting safety, compliance and innovation in both physical and electronic goods.<\/p><p>Hardlines testing capabilities include:<\/p><ul><li>Toys, juvenile products and playground equipment<\/li><li>DIY tools, furniture, gas appliances and homewares<\/li><li>Pet supplies, stationery, cookware and fashion jewelry<\/li><li>Packaging, filtration, fire resistance and brand protection<\/li><li>Medical devices and personal protective equipment (PPE)<\/li><\/ul><p>Connectivity testing covers:<\/p><ul><li>Household appliances, smart electronics and home automation<\/li><li>IT equipment, mobile devices and entertainment systems<\/li><li>Power supplies, chargers, batteries, solar panels and wind turbines<\/li><li>Healthcare devices and IoT-connected medical equipment<\/li><li>Microelectronics, robotics and automotive electronics<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are expanding our UK footprint with a new state-of-the-art laboratory in Manchester, dedicated to hardlines and connectivity testing \u2013 including comprehensive electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) capabilities. 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