London, UK, July 27 2026 – Warringtonfire, part of Element Materials Technology (“Element”), has added a dedicated smoke leakage testing rig to its Birchwood facility, giving doorset manufacturers access to a wider range of UKAS-accredited test methods. The investment is…
Warringtonfire invests further $5.4 Million to help bring safety-critical products to market faster
Warringtonfire, global leader in the provision of fire testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services and part of the Element Materials Technology group, is now entering the next phase of development at its Birchwood Park laboratory, investing $5.4 million to add…
Warringtonfire celebrates successful grand opening for Birchwood Park Laboratory
With over 150 guests in attendance, Warringtonfire, part of Element Materials Technology (“Element”), a global leader in testing, inspection and certification (TIC) services, hosted the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art fire resistance testing facility at Birchwood Park, Warrington. To…
Warringtonfire announces Grand Opening Event for new Birchwood Park Laboratory
Warringtonfire, a leading provider of fire testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services, has launched its new state-of-the-art laboratory at Birchwood Park, Warrington, and is set to host a grand opening at the end of January. Part of the Element Materials…
Firing up: Three months until Warringtonfire’s new $30m Fire Resistance Testing Laboratory opens
The construction phase of Warringtonfire’s flagship fire resistance testing facility is now complete, with the preparations for the state-of-the-art laboratory on the final stretch before it officially opens in January 2025. It is just three months until Warringtonfire, part of…
Warringtonfire expands UK fire resistance testing capacity to keep pace with demand
Warringtonfire has increased its fire resistance testing capacity to cater to the heightened demand for UKAS-accredited testing space from product manufacturers within the built environment and transport sectors. The additional testing capacity has been created through improved operational planning at…
The importance of certification in construction: safety, cost and the future
Chad McLean, Certification Manager at Warringtonfire Australia, discusses the importance of standardising the adoption of third-party certification for fire-protection products in the construction industry to ensure compliance, mitigate risk and avoid costly remedial works. There is an undoubtable surge in…
Warringtonfire certifies Promat fire collars under Certifire scheme
Following four months of testing and auditing, Warringtonfire Australia has certified three passive fire protection (PFP) products from Promat Australia to its Certifire third-party certification scheme. Promat, a leading manufacturer of fire-safety products and systems, partnered with Warringtonfire to have…
Warringtonfire Certifies Promat Fire Collars Under Certifire Scheme
Following four months of testing and auditing, Warringtonfire Australia has certified three passive fire protection (PFP) products from Promat Australia to its Certifire third-party certification scheme. Promat, a leading manufacturer of fire safety products and systems, partnered with Warringtonfire to…
Warringtonfire commits to future of fire safety following inaugural graduate scheme intake
Warringtonfire, a global leader in fire testing, inspection and certification, has welcomed four new engineers as part of its inaugural graduate recruitment scheme. The company, which is part of Element Materials Technology, launched the scheme to help future-proof the fire-safety…
Warringtonfire marks 50 years of ‘making tomorrow safer than today’
Warringtonfire is marking the 50th anniversary of its first commercial fire test, which took place at a newly completed fire testing laboratory in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, in the summer of 1972. 50 years later, what is believed to be the…
Warringtonfire completes innovative smoke-control study for Flemish Government
Warringtonfire, a world leader in fire testing, inspection and certification services, has completed the second in a series of three studies at the request of the Flemish Government, that focus on the fire safety in residential care buildings. When asked…
Manufacturers of construction products urged to start UKCA process now to achieve certification in time for 1 January 2023 deadline
Manufacturers who have not yet started or completed the UKCA certification process are warned that the 1 January 2023 deadline risks providing a ‘false sense of comfort’ given the time required to successfully conclude the process. Following the UK officially…
Warringtonfire upgrades fire resistant testing laboratory following surge in UKCA certification demand
Warringtonfire, the world leader in fire testing, inspection and certification services, has significantly invested in its High Wycombe testing facility to meet the growth in demand for acoustics, smoke leakage and fire resistance testing. The transformation of the facility includes…
Warringtonfire appoints new European Certification Manager
Warringtonfire, part of the Element Group, has announced the appointment of Pascal Coget as European Certification Manager. Pascal joins Warringtonfire from Efectis, where he was CEO of Efectis Netherlands. Prior to this, Pascal spent six years as president of EGOLF,…
Warringtonfire appoints Neal Holden as certification general manager
Warringtonfire, part of the Element Group, has strengthened its certification business with the appointment of Neal Holden as general manager. In his role, Neal will lead the operational teams in their delivery of numerous certification schemes, providing additional support and…
Apreco successfully retain EWCL5 status on their pressure relief vents
The safety of building structures is of paramount importance to Apreco. Subsequently, their pressure relief vents undergo rigorous fire testing to the EWCL5 certification. Apreco were the first manufacturer to obtain the EWCL5 for their pressure relief vents following numerous…
Warringtonfire Australia hosts Fire Protection in Buildings webinar
Warringtonfire Australia, part of the Element Materials Technology Group, is hosting a Fire Protection in Buildings webinar designed to inform participants about legal responsibilities under the National Construction Code, compliance, and the role of voluntary third-party certification schemes. In the…
Warringtonfire appoints Kevin LaMalva as US lead
London, UK – February 23, 2021 – Warringtonfire, part of the Element Materials Technology Group, has appointed Kevin LaMalva to lead the US fire-engineering consultancy division as it expands into the region. Kevin has over 13 years of experience as…
A comprehensive approach to Façade Fire Mitigation – Free webinar series
International experts from Intertek, Warringtonfire, Siderise, BRE, Design Confidence, RICS, Saint Gobain, WSP and many more are joining hands for a virtual best practice approach to Façade Fire Mitigation. Presented in a series of four Modules the initiative is supported…