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Q&A with Julie Checkley: Meet Our New Business Development Manager
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Expand ∨As she settles into her new role, we sat down with Julie Checkley to find out more about her background, her goals, and what excites her most about joining Barum & Dewar.
Tell us a bit about your career so far and what led you to B&D?
I’ve spent over 10 years working in B2B sales across manufacturing and packaging, with experience in plastics prototyping, automotive, aerospace, and food sectors. What really attracted me to B&D was the focus on innovation, bespoke design and the backing of Macfarlane Packaging. Plus, the culture here is inspiring, driven people doing great work.
What do you enjoy most about business development?
For me, it’s all about problem solving. I love getting to know a client’s challenges, listening carefully, and then helping them find the right solution. Every customer is different and that makes every project interesting.
Which sectors are you most excited to get involved with at B&D?
Space and defence really stand out. They’re really interesting sectors and full of potential. I’m looking forward to learning more about the sectors and seeing how we can bring real value to clients working in those fields.
What are your top priorities in the first few months?
Building relationships with our existing customers, listening to what they need, and understanding how we can better support them. I also want to get under the skin of how we work internally, streamlining quoting and service so that everything runs as smoothly as possible.
What does success look like for you in this role?
It’s about delivering value. Helping people solve problems, growing relationships, and making sure customers really understand the breadth of what we can offer. It’s not just about the product, it’s how we deliver it and the trust we build along the way.
And finally, what motivates you?
Doing my best in every situation. If I know I’ve made a difference and helped someone achieve their goal, that’s what makes it all worthwhile.
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Barum & Dewar Secures Major Contract with Thales UK
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Expand ∨Barum & Dewar is proud to announce a significant six-figure contract win with Thales UK, marking another large and complex project in the company’s growing defence portfolio.
Under the contract, Barum & Dewar will deliver a total of 28 containers across 8 different specifications, ranging from large, fully engineered aluminium containers to compact plastic Peli style cases, each designed to support the complex requirements in support of the UK Submarine Programme through Thales UK. Thales UK have recently been awarded the MSET contract by the MOD.
Thales UK’s contract will enhance the Royal Navy’s ability to maximise time at sea through improved modular support capabilities. As part of this strategic initiative, Barum & Dewar will provide specialist protective packaging solutions to enable safe, secure and efficient handling of critical equipment, supporting both operational readiness and long-term equipment life.
This highly technical project involves complex design and engineering work, as well as rigorous testing, to meet the demanding standards of the defence sector. From initial concept through to delivery, Barum & Dewar’s experienced team will manage each container’s journey, ensuring it meets the performance, protection, and integration needs of Thales and the end users in the Royal Navy.
David Frame, Managing Director, Barum & Dewar commented, “This win is a real achievement for B&D and one we are extremely proud of. Supporting Thales on the contract reflects the trust placed in our team to deliver highly complex and technical solutions. It’s a true testament to the capability, innovation, and commitment that defines our work. As part of Macfarlane Packaging Group, Barum & Dewar is seeking to expand its presence and partnership model more widely within the UK MOD and with key defence primes such as Thales UK.”
Stephen McCann, Managing Director of Thales OME, Glasgow, “I’m delighted that Thales is collaborating with supply chain partners like Barum and Dewar. Partnerships such as these will ensure the continued success of Thales and the Royal Navy’s Maritime Sensor Enhancement Team (MSET) programme, and the crucial mission to protect the UK and maintain the security of the world’s critical sea lanes.”
This milestone contract not only strengthens Barum & Dewar’s position within the UK defence supply chain but also demonstrates the company’s ability to scale and deliver on high-value, multi-faceted projects that are central to national defence and operational efficiency.
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MK Test Systems Place Follow-Up Order for Aerospace Test Kit Packaging
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Expand ∨Barum & Dewar is pleased to confirm a further call-off order from long-standing client MK Test Systems, continuing our work together on their EXLRT aerospace test equipment.
The contract covers 100 protective cases, each with custom routed foam inserts designed to house and protect this intrinsically safe testing system used across the aerospace sector. As with previous orders, we have worked closely with the MK Test team to ensure our solution remains cost-competitive and can be delivered to suit requirement, supporting phased supply in line with their production and distribution schedules.
Having worked together since 2016, this latest order reinforces the strong and trusted relationship built over many years.
We are proud to play a continued role in supporting such a respected UK technology provider with packaging solutions that ensure safe and secure delivery of their cutting-edge equipment.
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SEA Selects Barum & Dewar for Protective Reeler Array Case Solution
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Expand ∨Barum & Dewar is pleased to announce a new contract with SEA to supply rugged protective cases for their Reeler Array hardware.
This project required the design and manufacture of custom foam inserts fitted within durable, field-ready cases, ensuring the secure transport and handling of key system components. We are proud to partner with our trusted supplier Peli, who are providing the outer cases, helping us meet SEA’s specification and delivery expectations within a tight timeline.
A valued customer of more than 11 years, SEA continues to turn to Barum & Dewar for trusted packaging solutions that balance protection, quality and consistency.
Mark Speck, Regional Sales Manager, commented, “We’re pleased to continue our long-standing relationship with SEA and to collaborate with Peli on this latest requirement. As ever, our focus remains on delivering reliable, effective solutions that meet the needs of our defence sector clients.”
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Why the Defence Industrial Strategy Matters to Suppliers Like Barum & Dewar
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Expand ∨The new Defence Industrial Strategy sets a clear direction. It outlines how the United Kingdom intends to strengthen its defence industrial base and where suppliers fit within that ambition. The document is detailed, practical, and focused on outcomes. This is a positive step forward.
Barum & Dewar has supplied the defence sector for over twenty-five years. Our role is to design and manufacture protective cases and containers for mission-critical equipment. Whether it is secure communications systems, surveillance components, portable toolkits or deployable electronics, we ensure these assets are protected.
We are familiar with the pressures of short lead times, evolving requirements, and the need to deliver without compromise. What has often been more challenging is navigating procurement frameworks that are slow or opaque. The strategy recognises this and proposes several changes that should improve engagement with industry, particularly for small and medium-sized businesses.
The pledge to increase spending with SMEs by £2.5 billion by 2028 is a welcome one. So is the introduction of a centralised supplier registration platform. Both have the potential to make bidding for work simpler and more transparent, allowing capable suppliers to focus on delivery rather than red tape.
The strategy also aims to align export support with the procurement cycle. Allowing companies to apply for export licences while bidding for international contracts could help more UK-based suppliers participate in global opportunities, especially when partnering with prime contractors.
There is also a shift in language around partnerships. References to long-term relationships and earlier engagement suggest an intention to move away from transactional models. If delivered properly, this would allow suppliers to plan with more confidence and bring forward solutions earlier in the development cycle. Barum & Dewar has long recognised the benefits of early engagement and through its "bid support" programme has offered no obligation packaging design and technical assistance to those defence Primes bidding on UK Ministry of Defence projects.
Some areas will need further detail. It is not yet clear how early engagement will be structured, or how input from smaller suppliers will be integrated into major programmes. Metrics for success should also reflect more than cost and schedule. Resilience, responsiveness, and technical integrity all matter.
Barum & Dewar will continue to do what we do well: listen carefully, respond quickly, and deliver consistently. We welcome the ambition behind the strategy, and we look forward to contributing to its implementation in a way that supports both national capability and practical delivery on the ground.
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Barum & Dewar Secures Follow-On Contract with Planet Labs for Satellite Transport Containers
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Expand ∨Barum & Dewar (B&D), is pleased to announce the award of a follow-on contract from US client, Planet Labs Inc, the leading provider of daily Earth data and insights.
This new order builds on B&D’s ongoing partnership with Planet Labs, supplying purpose-built containers designed to protect and transport satellites safely from manufacture through to launch. This latest contract is for two DELTA® style containers which reflects both Planet’s continued investment in its expanding satellite fleet and the proven performance of B&D’s container solutions.
Planet Labs Inc. (Planet), operates the world’s largest fleet of Earth-Imaging satellites, collecting massive amounts of information about our changing planet. Planet’s mission is to image the entire Earth every day and make change visible, accessible, and actionable. The new order for additional containers will support Planet Lab’s new Earth Imaging Satellite constellation.
David Frame, B&D’s Managing Director, commented, “We are delighted that Planet Labs has once again placed its trust in Barum & Dewar, delivering protection for highly valuable and sensitive satellite technology is a responsibility we take very seriously. This follow-on contract underscores the strength of our collaboration and our shared commitment to mission success.”
B&D’s DELTA® containers are engineered to meet the rigorous demands of satellite handling, offering optimal protection against shock, vibration, and environmental challenges encountered throughout the logistics chain. Designed and manufactured entirely in the UK, B&D’s container solutions are gaining increasing interest and demand on the international stage.
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Safe transit for simulator training kits: new project with Drilling Systems
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Expand ∨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.”
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Protecting ocean research equipment for the National Oceanography Centre
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Expand ∨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.”
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Trusted again by SEA for the TLS-M launcher system
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Expand ∨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.”
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Barum & Dewar continues to meet ISO 9001:2015 quality standards
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Expand ∨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.
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Southern Manufacturing Show 2026
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Expand ∨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.
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Barum & Dewar successfully delivers contract for ProVerum Medical
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Expand ∨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.
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New Contract Award from SEA for Specialist Timber Crate Solution
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Expand ∨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.
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Barum & Dewar delivers bespoke protective cases for one of the world’s rarest whiskies
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Expand ∨Barum & Dewar has successfully completed the design and manufacture of 62 bespoke protective transit cases for one of the most exceptional whisky releases ever created, The Glenlivet Eternal Collection, Second Edition, 56-Year-Old, continuing a long-standing working relationship with Chivas Brothers.
The project comprised one case for the unique 1-of-1 release, unveiled in partnership with Sotheby's, alongside a further 60 cases produced to support the secure shipping and global distribution of the wider Eternal Collection release.
This commission builds on Barum & Dewar’s previous work with Chivas Brothers, reflecting an established level of trust when it comes to protecting irreplaceable, ultra-high-value spirits. Each case was engineered to meet exacting requirements around protection, handling and discretion, ensuring the whisky remains fully safeguarded throughout transport and storage.
With bottles of this rarity and value, there is no tolerance for risk. Barum & Dewar’s team applied its specialist knowledge in bespoke case design and precision-engineered interiors to deliver a solution that prioritises absolute security, while remaining appropriate for a luxury, limited-edition release.
The finished cases provide robust, repeatable protection for international logistics, giving complete confidence that every bottle, from the one-of-a-kind auction release to the wider collection, arrives in pristine condition.
This latest delivery further strengthens Barum & Dewar’s reputation as a trusted partner to leading premium brands, supporting the protection of some of the world’s most valuable spirits, as they are transported globally, through carefully engineered, bespoke packaging solutions.
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Aluminium Cases
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Plastic Cases
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Flight Cases
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Foam Engineering
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19" Racks
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