Trainees at an award-winning Hampshire firm have urged other young people to consider workplace learning during National Apprenticeship Week. Todd Green and Shane Hutton of Barnbrook Systems Ltd have hailed the success of their apprenticeships as they develop their careers with the Fareham based firm. The 40-strong engineering and manufacturing company is backing National Apprenticeship Week and will be attending … Read More
Eastern promise for aircraft firm
An innovative aircraft interiors company is set for the global launch of new products when it attends its first Dubai Airshow. Flitetec is heading to the international event after investing in technology, equipment, business systems, training and lean manufacturing processes which have doubled turnover and increased profitability. Among the new products being launched at Dubai from November 12 to 16 … Read More
Iconic cliff lift bridges gap
An iconic cliff lift on the Isle of Wight has re-opened following a £1m project involving complex steel work in challenging coastal conditions. The 45m-high landmark at Shanklin has been restored to its former glory with new lift cars, lifting mechanisms, motors and a custom-built bridge. Structural steel company REIDsteel was appointed by contractor MCM Construction to design, supply and … Read More
REIDsteel on board for £45m ferry project
Structural steel company REIDsteel has completed work on landmark passenger facilities as part of a £45m ferry terminal revamp in Portsmouth. The 130-strong firm was a key contractor in the project at Gunwharf for ferry operator Wightlink through Southampton-based engineering, procurement and construction contractor Trant Engineering. REIDsteel designed, supplied and erected all steelwork, cladding, external windows and external doors for … Read More
Barnbrook on flightpath for excellence
An innovative Fareham firm has claimed silver at national manufacturing awards for its aerospace excellence. Barnbrook Systems Ltd claimed the runner-up spot in at the prestigious Made in the UK Awards held at the Merseyside Maritime Museum in Liverpool. The 35-strong company was honoured in the Aerospace and Defence category for the impact of its cutting-edge BlueCube technology. Andrew Barnett, … Read More
Stand up for Maidstone
International steel construction company REIDsteel has completed a new stand for Vanarama National League football club Maidstone United
Article 50 to trigger rebirth of British manufacturing
A Dorset steel construction company has hailed the activation of Article 50 as a watershed moment for the re-emergence of Great Britain on the world stage