RDM Test Equipment is a British manufacturer and distributor of quality testing solutions that have become ‘industry standard’ in Packaging & Materials Testing. With over 30 years experience, our passion is to help solve your material or package challenges. We don’t just manufacture and sell testing products. From our in-house laboratory, we also provide testing consultancy and contract testing services.
We continue to support education and research projects, and are always pleased to hear about new and challenging test techniques that can advance the quality testing of materials and packaging.
The company was formed in 1985 by brother in-laws David Murrell and Michael James, both graduate Mechanical & Electrical Engineers from Middlesex and Essex Universities respectively. Their vision to help material and packaging technologists develop and control materials is as relevant today as it was then.
Initially focusing on measuring heat seal characteristics, the company now provide a range of over 100 testing instruments for packaging, polymers, pulp, paper, board, textiles, rubber, and foam; used in many industries including food & beverage, medical devices & pharmaceuticals, inks, printing & coating, electronic, industrial and educational establishments.
The RDM brand of Test Equipment is manufactured in the UK, backed by customer service, technical support and on-site maintenance & calibration services all based from the Hertfordshire head office, operating under ISO9001 accreditation.
RDM products are available globally either directly or from our worldwide partners.
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