Barum & Dewar is proud to announce the successful award of a £500,000 contract with a leading UK prime defence contractor, further reinforcing our position as a trusted supplier to the defence sector. Under this contract, Barum & Dewar will supply protective cases and foam solutions to support critical operations, with the end client being the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD).

This win comes at a particularly significant time for the UK defence industry. The Government has committed to revitalising the sector, aiming to reach a defence spending target of 2.5% of GDP by 2027 while also leveraging investment to drive economic growth. As part of this wider strategy, there is an increased focus on strengthening the domestic supply chain, ensuring high-quality, resilient solutions for the UK’s armed forces.

With over 20 years of experience delivering specialist packaging solutions to the defence industry, Barum & Dewar has a well-established reputation for providing robust, reliable, and mission-ready equipment.

David Frame, Managing Director, commented: “Securing this significant order with a key ongoing defence client is a major achievement for Barum & Dewar. The defence sector remains a vital area of focus for us and we are committed to continuing our support for UK defence projects with high-quality protective solutions designed to withstand the toughest environments.”

The team at Barum & Dewar is pleased to be attending the Space-Comm Expo 2025, taking place on 11-12 March at ExCeL London. As the UK’s leading event for the space industry, it’s an important opportunity for us to engage with key stakeholders, explore the latest developments in space technology, and strengthen our role in supporting critical space missions.

Our expertise in protective packaging, transit solutions, and handling systems ensures that mission-critical components and technologies remain secure throughout their journey. As the space sector continues to evolve, we are committed to working closely with our partners to provide innovative solutions that meet the demands of this fast-moving industry.

Space-Comm Expo is a key event in the UK’s growing space sector, bringing together government representatives, defence leaders, and commercial innovators. This year’s agenda covers topics ranging from the future of space commercialisation and satellite technology to supply chain logistics and government defence strategies. r valuable insights into the future of space exploration and the industry’s growth.

We look forward to being part of the conversations shaping the future of space and sharing how Barum & Dewar continues to play a vital role in supporting the industry. If you’re attending Space-Comm Expo 2025, we’d love to connect and discuss how we can collaborate.

Barum & Dewar is pleased to announce the successful delivery of a bespoke timber transit container to Oxford Space Systems (OSS) for the secure transportation of flight hardware for space. This latest project marks another significant collaboration with OSS and highlights Barum & Dewar’s continued growth within the UK space sector.

The newly delivered container, which is larger than previous units supplied to OSS, has been specifically designed to facilitate the safe transport of in-orbit deployable satellite antennas. Engineered with integral lifting points, mobility features, and a universal interface plate, it provides a robust, adaptable, and efficient solution for handling and transporting delicate spaceflight hardware.

Barum & Dewar’s expertise in designing and manufacturing high-performance transit and storage solutions ensures that critical satellite components are securely protected throughout their journey.

David Frame, Managing Director, Barum & Dewar, commented, “We are delighted to continue our partnership with Oxford Space Systems and to support their cutting-edge space technology with our specialist packaging solutions. This project is another example of how we apply our expertise to develop bespoke, high-quality transit solutions that meet the exacting demands of the space sector.”

As Barum & Dewar continues to expand its presence in the space industry, this latest success underscores the company’s commitment to innovation, quality, and precision engineering in the field of satellite transportation and protection.

Barum & Dewar is pleased to confirm a repeat order from a major UK business providing support and fulfilment solutions to the armed forces. The order is for several previously supplied containers that will be shipped globally in support of HM Forces.

Designed to endure some of the most aggressive environments, these containers provide essential protection for equipment in challenging conditions. The original units, supplied years ago, have demonstrated exceptional durability, with many remaining in service far beyond their expected lifespan. Only now are we seeing requests for replacements as some of the earliest units finally reach the end of their operational use.

Barum & Dewar’s commitment to quality and robust design and manufacture ensures that the latest batch of containers will maintain the high standards required for global deployment. These new units will continue to provide the strength, security, and resilience needed to support HM Forces operations worldwide.

Mark Speck, commented, “We are proud to once again be supplying our client with these specialist containers. The longevity of the original units is a testament to the quality of our design and manufacturing processes, and we are delighted to be providing a new batch to support ongoing missions.”

This repeat order highlights the trust that our client and its end-users place in Barum & Dewar’s products, further cementing our reputation for delivering high-performance, mission-ready solutions for the defence sector.

Barum & Dewar is pleased to confirm the successful contract for a project with Chess Dynamics, delivering a suite of cases and 19” racks. This order, which has been in development since late 2023, represents another milestone in our strong and trusted partnership with Chess Dynamics, a relationship that has been built over more than a decade of collaboration.

The project involves the supply of 35 assorted large cases and racks, the majority of which will include bespoke routed foam inserts to house and protect electronic equipment, monitors, cables, and associated peripherals. Given the complexity of the equipment, precision-engineered protection was essential to meet the client’s operational requirements.

Working within a tight budget, Barum & Dewar was asked to provide the most cost-effective solution possible without compromising quality or performance. Through careful design refinements and efficiency improvements in the manufacturing process, we successfully developed a proposal that met both the client’s financial constraints and delivery expectations.

With a rapid turnaround required, we are working closely with our case and rack partners to ensure completion within the next 4-6 weeks. The project remains on track, and we are confident that Chess Dynamics will once again be delighted with the quality of our products and services.

Mark Speck, commented, “We have been a favoured supplier to Chess Dynamics since 2011, and this project is another example of our reliable and can-do approach. We look forward to delivering another successful solution and continuing our strong working relationship.”