Plastic and Polymer

The influence of plastics and polymers in the modern world is mirrored in its widespread application in every walk of life and in every sector of the world’s economy i.e. from packaging consumer goods to aeronautical components and everything in between.

Exova provides plastic and polymer testing expertise to virtually all sectors where these materials are used.  Our expertise is diverse, but we have a particular focus on durability and life-span prediction.   Exova provides testing and advisory outsourcing solutions to companies operating in safety-critical or highly regulated environments such as healthcare. We also provide broad-based polymeric consultancy to end users of polymer products, for example: packaging, consumer goods, construction, transport, energy and utilities. Automotive and marine industries are hevay users of polymeric materials and regularly feature as Exova clients.  Resin manufacturers, pipe producers and utility companies recognise Exova's industry leading expertise in testing and consultancy services, most notably in the area of life-time prediction..

From mechanical testing of polymeric materials, on-site auditing of pipeline installations and specialist analytical tests such as Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) and Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC), Exova provides unrivalled testing and advisory services to the plastic and polymer market.