Barnbrook backs National Apprenticeship Week

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

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

Anniversary milestone for steel firm

A construction company formed in the year building work started on the channel tunnel is celebrating its 30th anniversary after growing to be one of the leading players in the UK steel industry.