Pattco has supported Nike’s retail operations across the UK and Ireland for the past six years, delivering nationwide PAT testing and microwave emissions testing across 49 stores.
The project requires the testing of more than 9,000+ electrical items and 60+ microwaves within a strict two to three-week timeframe each year, alongside the coordination of engineers, permits, RAMS (Risk Assessment Method Statement) and certification across multiple regions and shopping centre locations.
By managing the entire process on Nike’s behalf, Pattco delivers a consistent, compliant and efficient service that allows store teams to focus on day-to-day operations while ensuring testing is completed on time every year.
The Client
Founded in 1964, Nike is one of the world’s largest sportswear and athletic footwear brands. The company is recognised worldwide for its sports clothing, footwear and equipment, serving both professional athletes and consumers across international markets.
The Challenge
Nike required a trusted electrical compliance partner capable of managing large-scale annual testing programmes across its retail estate throughout England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
Each year, Pattco is responsible for:
- PAT testing and microwave emissions testing across 49 retail locations
- Testing approximately 9,000+ electrical items and 60+ microwaves
- Completing all testing within a strict two to three-week period
- Coordinating engineers nationwide to deliver simultaneous testing programmes
- Arranging permits to work and producing site-specific RAMS where required
- Processing and uploading certification directly into Nike’s management portal
The scale of the programme creates significant logistical and administrative demands. Alongside the testing itself, Pattco coordinates directly with individual stores to arrange suitable testing times, manages access requirements for shopping centre locations and ensures all compliance documentation is processed correctly and delivered on time.
The testing programme must also be updated to respond to stores opening, closing or relocating, ensuring ongoing compliance across the entire estate.
Our Approach
Pattco manages the entire programme from planning and scheduling through to testing, certification and reporting.
By proactively tracking testing schedules and coordinating directly with individual stores, we minimise the administrative burden on Nike’s internal teams and ensure every location remains compliant.
Our nationwide network of qualified engineers allows us to deliver testing simultaneously across multiple regions, ensuring all work is completed within the required timeframe each year.
This structured and proactive approach allows the programme to run smoothly year after year, despite the scale and complexity involved.
The Outcome
Pattco has successfully delivered Nike’s annual testing programme for six consecutive years, with contracts renewed throughout that period as a result of consistent service delivery and reliability.
- The programme continues to provide Nike with:
- Consistent compliance across all retail sites
- Reliable nationwide coverage across the UK and Ireland
- Minimal disruption to retail operations
- Reduced administrative burden for internal teams
- Clear reporting and organised certification management
- Confidence that testing is completed on time every year
The project demonstrates Pattco’s ability to manage complex, large-scale compliance programmes for major national and international brands while maintaining the high standards of service, organisation and reliability clients expect from Pattco. If you’d like to learn how Pattco can support your organisation with commercial electrical testing, get in touch today.
