Barum & Dewar is delighted to announce a new contract with Airbus Defence and Space, reinforcing its position as a trusted partner in the space sector. The project involves the design and manufacture of three bespoke stainless-steel fabricated WIP (work-in-progress) storage trolleys, specifically for heat pipes used in Airbus’s space and satellite programmes.

This collaboration builds on Barum & Dewar’s previous work with Airbus at their Stevenage site, where a similar requirement was successfully met several years ago. Airbus’s confidence in Barum & Dewar’s innovative and practical design capabilities has once again resulted in this contract award.

The trolleys, destined for use within the clean rooms of Airbus’s Portsmouth site, will address a key challenge: limited workspace. Barum & Dewar’s compact and efficient design will ensure safe, secure, and effective storage while minimising the footprint required. The trolleys will be fully manoeuvrable, enabling ease of use throughout various stages of the assembly process.

Constructed from stainless steel tubing, the trolleys will be designed to minimise areas where dust, debris, or airborne contaminants could settle—an essential feature in clean room environments. This ensures that Airbus’s sensitive equipment remains protected throughout handling and storage.

Barum & Dewar is proud to have been selected for this critical project and looks forward to delivering the first of the units early in the New Year. Mark Speck, commented, “We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Airbus Defence and Space, contributing to their cutting-edge space and satellite programmes. This contract win is a testament to our commitment to providing innovative, high-quality solutions for the space sector.”

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