Durability testing is a critical part of our product development

Rust & Fade Resistance

Freezing temperatures in Scandinavia or the hot sun of the Mediterranean our materials and finishes have handled it all without rusting or fading.

Weight Loading

We test each product to the relevant standard to ensure it can carry the weight of people using it together.

Impact Testing

We test new materials to the breaking point, even if it means hammer blows at -20°F, to ensure strength, durability, and safety.

Cycle Testing

We want everyone to enjoy uninterrupted use of our equipment, therefore we consider a variety of stress tests used during cyclic testing to try and push a product to its limits.

Vandalism Testing

Outdoor recreational spaces face unexpected extremes, so we expect them. Blowtorches, hammer strikes, knife slashes - we test it all.

Nordic Pine

Our pine wood is sourced from Scandinavian forests, where the trees grow slowly and develop a very dense and compact quality.

Steel

We only use structural grade steel engineered to cope with repeated use and heavy impacts. The material undergoes a number of treatments that increase its durability and resilience.

Hardwood

All our hardwood is FSC - certified and comes from responsibly managed forests. Our woodcutting process is entirely computerised and reduces the amount of waste.

Recycled Plastic

Ecogrip is an example of recycled plastic at HAGS where 89% is recycled polyethylene with a 2 mm thick layer on one side. Another example are boards for furniture containing recycled polyethylene.

Concrete

The concrete we use is standard cast concrete. In some larger products and in products with higher strength requirements, the concrete is reinforced.