Manor Concepts has opened a new test centre for its comprehensive range of retail cabinets and refrigerated door products as part of its ongoing research and development programme.

The test facility, which is kept at an ambient temperature, is situated within the company's headquarters and manufacturing base in Sandy, Bedfordshire. It is located close to Manor's controlled environment research and development laboratory which was completed twelve months ago.

Inside the new centre, testing rigs are used to simulate product in operation. These are used to speed up the lifecycle process of moving parts from both the Manor Refrigerated Cabinet and coolsuredoors ranges. Operators monitor the products undergoing testing for constant precision of movement, strength and overall performance.

A specialist team runs the centre and is committed to the systematic examination of existing product lines, as well as the investigation of new technologies. The team is headed up by Graham Lewis, the company's design manager.

He said: 'Investing in a dedicated test facility is beneficial to both Manor Concepts and its customers. For Manor, it means that we can work hand in hand with our laboratory to ensure that our current products are fit for purpose, whilst developing new products using the latest energy saving technology.'

Pictured above is Graham Lewis reviewing the test rig for magnetic door catches.