PRESS RELEASE
Issued: 1 November 2018

Rescroft Ltd and TÜV Rheinland are pleased to announce a partnership to offer seat belt anchorage and associated testing for their UK customers.

Rescroft will be providing independent TÜV-approved UNECE R14 testing, a formal test report and, where required, liaison with Type Approval authorities to issue necessary approvals. In addition, we can carry out worst-case discussions and offer pre-testing and on-site engineering for modifications throughout the test programme.

Company background—TÜV Rheinland

TÜV Rheinland is a global leader in independent inspection services, founded 145 years ago. The group maintains a worldwide presence of more than 20,000 people; annual turnover is nearly EUR 2 billion. The independent experts stand for quality and safety for people, technology and the environment in nearly all aspects of life. TÜV Rheinland inspects technical equipment, products and services, oversees projects, and helps to shape processes and information security for companies. Its experts train people in a wide range of careers and industries. To this end, TÜV Rheinland employs a global network of approved labs, testing and education centers. Since 2006, TÜV Rheinland has been a member of the United Nations Global Compact to promote sustainability and combat corruption. Website: www.tuv.com

Company background—Rescroft Ltd

Rescroft® was established in 1976 in a small workshop in Redditch by current Managing Director Alan Restall and his father, Eric Restall. From the beginning the firm designed and produced quality seating for vehicles and concentrated on manufacturing the whole product from tube bending to seat trimming. In 1993 the company launched the UK's first commercially viable M2 category minibus seat range, 'Defender'. The seats are fitted with lap and diagonal belts and fully comply with current EU legislation for seat belt anchorages. Through continuous research and development Rescroft® has a wide range of quality products supplied to Europe and extending to other countries conscious of the need to reach high standards of occupant safety in passenger vehicles. The company enjoys a sound financial position and employs approximately 100 people in two factories in Redditch. The Directors are proud of the company's success over the years and, in particular, the support it receives from its customers, employees and suppliers.

For more information contact:

TÜV Rheinland UK Ltd
One Cranmore Drive
Shirley
Solihull
West Midlands
B90 4RZ
Tel: 0121 796 9400
Email: safety@uk.tuv.com

Rescroft Ltd
Technical Dept
Palmers Road
East Moons Moat
Redditch
B98 0RF
Tel: 01527 502660
Email: technical@rescroft.com

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