Barum & Dewar recently attended the annual Southern Manufacturing & Electronics exhibition at the Farnborough International Exhibition Centre in Farnborough.

The event was exceptionally well attended, with a busy and energetic atmosphere throughout the morning. As one of the UK’s leading manufacturing and engineering showcases, Southern Manufacturing continues to provide a valuable platform for industry insight, supply chain engagement and technology discovery.

Our visit provided the opportunity to reconnect with a number of key suppliers and partners, as well as walking the floor to explore new and innovative engineering solutions in operation. From advanced manufacturing processes to emerging materials and precision engineering technologies, the exhibition reinforced the strength and diversity of the UK manufacturing sector.

Regular attendance at industry events such as this ensures Barum & Dewar remains closely aligned with developments across manufacturing and engineering, enabling us to continue delivering high-performance protective packaging solutions to our customers across defence, aerospace, space and industrial markets.

Quality assurance has always been central to Barum & Dewar’s approach to designing and manufacturing protective packaging solutions and we are pleased to confirm we continue to operate in line with the internationally recognised ISO 9001:2015 standard following our latest external assessment.

For more than 20 years, Barum & Dewar has embedded robust quality management systems across every stage of our operation, from technical design and materials selection through to manufacturing and delivery. This disciplined approach ensures consistency, reliability and traceability for customers operating in demanding and highly regulated environments.

Andy Harrison, Technical Design Manager at Barum & Dewar, said:

“Quality is not something we apply at the end of a project, it is built into how we design, manufacture and deliver every solution. Our quality management system gives us the structure to challenge how we work, refine our processes and ensure we continue to meet the expectations of our customers as requirements evolve.”

ISO 9001:2015 is the global benchmark for quality management systems, providing assurance that an organisation can consistently meet customer and regulatory requirements while driving continuous improvement. Operating to this standard supports Barum & Dewar’s focus on long-term customer confidence, operational excellence and high-performance delivery throughout 2026 and beyond.

B&D is pleased to have once again been selected by SEA to provide protective packaging cases and foam solutions for their TLS-M launcher system.

The project involves the complex machining of foam inserts to ensure each launcher system is securely packed within a compact case, delivering both practicality and protection for transport and handling.

Our continued partnership with SEA reflects the confidence clients place in B&D’s precision design, quality manufacturing, and attention to operational detail, helping ensure critical defence equipment is safely and efficiently deployed around the world.

“Working with SEA on the TLS-M project again underlines the consistency and trust we’ve built over the years,” says Mark Speck, Regional Sales Manager. “Their systems are intricate, and every millimetre of foam matters. It’s rewarding to know that our packaging plays a key role in supporting operational readiness in the field.”

We’re proud to continue our partnership with the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) in Southampton, a world-leading research organisation dedicated to advancing marine science and technology.

B&D has recently been contracted to design and manufacture new bespoke foam inserts for the NOC’s updated research equipment. Built for use in challenging marine environments, the kits will be supplied in rugged, durable Zarges cases with LD45 foam inserts to provide reliable protection and performance at sea.

In addition, we’ve been awarded a further contract to design and manufacture bespoke inserts for small altimeter kits, supplied in Storm cases, also for use in ocean research. These new solutions build on our long-term relationship with NOC, where precision, reliability, and environmental resilience are key.

Mark Speck, Regional Sales Manager, commented “NOC’s equipment operates in some of the most demanding conditions on Earth, so the cases we design need to perform flawlessly. It’s about engineering confidence into every kit that goes to sea.”

Barum & Dewar has secured a new order with Drilling Systems, a specialist in advanced simulator technology for the oil and gas industry. The project involves the provision of rugged cases with bespoke foam inserts to transport their DS50 training simulator kits safely and efficiently.

Having successfully supported Drilling Systems in the past, our team was trusted once again to deliver a robust solution for this high-value equipment. The custom rugged case and foam design provide a secure, protective, and practical means of transport, ensuring each kit arrives on site ready for use by trainees and operators around the world.

“This is another great example of the trust our long-term clients place in us,” says Mark Speck, Regional Sales Manager. “These simulator kits are valuable and sensitive, so our role is to make sure they arrive on site safely and in perfect working order. We’re proud to play a small but vital part in supporting safer training across the oil and gas sector.”