The SSTL KazMRES satellite will be launched today from a site in Russia having been safely transported from the UK in a B&D designed and manufactured transit container.

After three years of development and production the team at SSTL once again entrusted B&D with task of producing a suitable shipping container for this new satellite being built for the Republic of Kazakhstan. The container is just the latest in a long line of bespoke containers supplied by B&D to SSTL designed to ensure that the cutting-edge technology contained within each of its satellites is protected throughout its journey from the UK to launch site.

The KazMRES satellite is a medium resolution multi-spectral earth observation satellite which will deliver wide swath imagery of the Kazakh territory and other parts of the Earth.

With over 20 years’ experience in the Space Sector, the B&D Technical Design Team are fully aware of the responsibility that is placed with them as any damage to the satellite during transportation would have a huge impact on the whole project.

Stephen O’Donnell, Head of Assembly Integration and Test at SSTL, commented “The flight containers we use to ship our satellites out to launch sites across the world are vital to ensure that our multi-million pound spacecraft arrive in perfect condition.  We have used B&D to supply bespoke containers to us for many years and are very pleased with the product and the level of service we receive from the company. “

From a detailed scope B&D designed, manufactured and tested the container before handing over to SSTL for installation and shipment.

Barum & Dewar are delighted to be exhibiting at this year’s Farnborough International Airshow. As one of the world’s largest exhibitions and air displays, the show provides a wealth of dedicated and focused business platforms for the global aerospace industry.

For further information including visitor registration, directions and opening times link to www.farnborough.com/trade

DVD is one of the most important events in the defence diary for those involved in the equipment support and sustainment for the UK's Armed Forces.

Held on 25th and 26th June 2014, DVD brings together the acquisition and support community with military stakeholders and industry organisations for two days of informal discussion, briefings, demonstrations and displays.

Barum & Dewar will once again be attending this annual event and our Sales Team look forward to meeting both existing and potential clients alike.

For further information including visitor registration, directions and opening times link to www.theevent.co.uk

As part of on-going product range development, Barum & Dewar are now able to supply the latest 19" rack case products from Zarges. The Mitraset Racklite and Racklite Basic cases are a natural development of the high performance Zarges Mitraset 19" rack case. Drawing on years of experience protecting 19" electronic equipment, Zarges have produced a lightweight solution while still achieving the key qualification levels that the Mitraset container is renowned for.

These new cases are suitable for equipment weights below 50kg and up to a total of 12U, where weights and heights exceed this guide the field proven Mitraset Classic Case provides the solution.

This continues the longstanding close working relationship Barum & Dewar share with Zarges. This experience and partnership is part of the unique service Barum & Dewar provide all our customers. Please contact B & D for assistance and further product information on the Racklite case and other Zarges products.

Barum and Dewar are working as sub-contractors to KBR as part of an MOD contract to ensure the latest aircraft refuelling kit and equipment needed in Afghanistan reaches the troops protected and ready for action.

KBR awarded Barum and Dewar the contract on the strength of its design and manufacturing capability, along with its reputation for quality. B & D were tasked to come up with a protective packaging solution for the newly developed Joint Operational Fuel Systems Project (JOFS) and “Light forces Kits”. These versatile kits enabling the equipment to be dropped by air behind enemy lines ready for small teams to assemble in readiness for ground forces to move forward by land and re-fuel. The system is compatible with current Air Portable Fuel Containers (APFC) and can be used with either Aviation or Diesel fuel, depending what assets require re-fuelling.

The solution needed to be robust and able to withstand challenging environments while meeting stringent operational requirements. The equipment will be used in places such as Afghanistan to refuel aircraft tactically and efficiently – sometimes behind enemy lines.

Barum and Dewar's experienced design team met with KBR Engineers and developed a series of containers to securely house the complex parts. KBR's new JOFS kit incorporates high performance pumps, Power Packs, quick assembly fittings, monitoring devices, tools supply hoses, spares and filter systems.

The main challenge for B & D with this project was to design and manufacture a fully portable container for the Small Container Convoy Refuelling System (SCCRS) equipment – a main supply hose which splits the one inlet supply of 2.5 inches diameter into 7 separate fuel lines that terminate into nozzles specifically for hi-flow that can be used for re-fuelling multiple vehicles at the same time.