Barum & Dewar is pleased to confirm the award of a new contract from long-term partner SEA for the design, manufacture and supply of a specialist timber crate solution to support the safe storage and transportation of naval equipment handling trolleys used by the UK’s armed forces.

The award follows an extensive period of trials and evaluation after the successful delivery of a prototype unit last year. Following detailed assessment and operational feedback, Barum & Dewar has now been appointed to move forward with full production.

While SEA has partnered with Barum & Dewar for many years on rugged transit cases and bespoke foam-engineered interiors, this project marks the first collaboration of this type involving a fully engineered timber crate system.

A collaborative design process has been central to the project’s success. Working closely with SEA and end users, the team identified safe working and loading challenges associated with the previous storage and transport system. These risks have been engineered out through a redesigned solution that significantly improves operator safety during loading and unloading.

The result is a safer, more practical and purpose-designed product that enhances operational handling while protecting high-value equipment.

Barum & Dewar looks forward to delivering the first of the newly designed crates next month and to continuing its long-standing partnership with SEA in supporting critical defence programmes.

Barum & Dewar is pleased to confirm the successful fulfilment of a recent contract with ProVerum Medical, delivering a bespoke protective packaging solution for specialist medical instrumentation.

The project focused on the design and manufacture of a custom case solution for a portable medical tablet, used as part of ProVerum Medical’s Pro-Vee VPU system. Given the sensitive nature of the equipment and its application within a regulated medical environment, the solution was required to provide robust protection while remaining practical for regular transport and use.

Following discussions to fully understand the client’s requirements, Barum & Dewar supplied a rugged Explorer case, complete with a custom CNC-routed foam insert. The insert was precision engineered to securely locate the tablet and associated components, ensuring a high level of protection against impact while maintaining ease of access for the user.

An initial batch of 10 units was manufactured and delivered. The finished solution has received very positive feedback from the client for the quality of fit, overall finish, and suitability for portable medical use.

This successfully completed project demonstrates Barum & Dewar’s ability to deliver tailored protective packaging solutions for the medical sector, combining technical design expertise with a clear focus on understanding and meeting customer requirements.

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.”