MERL is an independent materials research company, founded in 1986, located in Hitchin, 35 miles (56km) north of London, England. Materials testing and design analysis being our core activities within the field of materials research. MERL is registered to ISO 9001 by BSI. MERL also hold Investors in People (IIP) status.

• Specialist knowledge of non-metallic and related materials (rubber, TPE, thermoplastics
• Mechanical testing of materials and components
• Stress, chemical, failure and design analysis including FEA
• Chemical resistance testing including material compatibility and durability assessment in hostile environments
• Rubber compounding and prototype development
• Engineering design & manufacture of bespoke test equipment
• Specialist training courses
• Licensing of IPR

Services are provided internationally to the oil and gas, automotive, aerospace/defense, medical, civil, chemical, utilities and other industries.

• Bespoke single client projects
• International multi-client (joint industry) projects
• European and UK government funded projects