UK-based research and technology centre, SATRA, reported a record year in 2005, with overall annual income reaching £8.3 million.

Sales of products and services to members and clients increased 10% and, despite continuing moves to global resourcing and the need for products to be tested at source, there were major increases in the use of SATRA’s footwear testing and chemical analytical services. The latter was said to partly reflect the need for manufacturers and suppliers to meet the increases in legislation surrounding hazardous substances in products.