Sports Labs
Finlay Taggart is an experienced professional specializing in innovation and development engineering, currently holding the position of Research Associate at Cardiff University while seconded to the Sports Labs I&D Department. With a strong background in various engineering and technical roles, Finlay has contributed as an Innovation & Development Engineer and Field Technician at Sports Labs since December 2021, following a brief tenure as an Amazon Delivery Associate at Cargo Carrier Solutions and administrative work at Robertson Group. Earlier experience includes roles in hospitality, design, and development, showcasing a diverse skill set complemented by a Master of Engineering in Product Design Engineering from the University of Strathclyde. Notably, Finlay has also worked as a White Water Rafting Guide and has been involved in research on Artificial Intelligence and Computer Aided Design at the University of Strathclyde.
Sports Labs
Sports Labs - a Professional Services Company providing excellence in the design, procurement and testing of sports facilities and their surfaces. Our services are founded on trust, integrity and a dedication to meeting a clients needs. We've grown from a turf tester to a modern Lab expanding and diversifying to meet the demands of an evolving market, including new turf systems and shock pads, wearable technology and goal line technology (GLT). We are fully accredited and certify hundreds of products for FIFA, WR, and FIH in addition to countless other quality control tests. Our field department tests more than 800 fields each year in all parts of the globe. Our consultancy team delivers seasoned guidance and advice both nationally and internationally. Pushing us forward, our motivated R&D team delivers innovative solutions to complex problems. None of this would be possible without our clients and business partners who work alongside us to help make sports surfaces safe for everyone.