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Refuelling Aircraft On Operations: Barum and Dewar Protects Essential Kit for Troops in Afghanistan
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Expand ∨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.
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Farnborough International Airshow 2014
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Expand ∨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
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DVD 2014
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Expand ∨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
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Barum & Dewar Container safely delivers satellite to Russia
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Expand ∨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.
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Barum & Dewar Satellite Container ensures safe arrival in Kazakhstan
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Expand ∨It has been a busy time for B&D’s satellite containers recently – whilst one was bound for Russia another was making the equally lengthy journey to the launch facility at Baikonur in Kazakhstan.
Although our bespoke containers don’t make it all the way to space themselves they do carry the precious satellites on the first part of their long journey. This initial journey from factory to launch site is a pretty dangerous one for satellites designed to operate in space and therefore the satellite containers B&D design and manufacture need to be up to the job in hand.
Thankfully, having been supplying satellite container solutions for over 20 years’ to the Space Sector, B&D not only have a highly skilled team in place but have lots of experience too. This combination provides our clients such as SSTL with the confidence to entrust their multi-million pound, technology driven, leading edge cargos to our containers. That and our excellent track record.
Now safely transported to Kazakhstan SSTL’s TechDemoSat-1 satellite has been unloaded and is being prepared for launch on 8 July 2014. It is an innovative satellite that will trial UK space technologies with the aim of winning substantial international business. It will function as an “in-orbit test facility” for innovative UK payloads and software. A large mission for a small satellite, the successful delivery and ultimate decommissioning of TechDemoSat-1 will enable UK industry and academia to qualify on board payloads and UK satellite software, thereby overcoming the problem of a lack of in orbit flight heritage that often becomes a major barrier to commercial success in the space industry.
Barum & Dewar can’t offer to get your satellite into space but we can get it safely to a suitable launch site.
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Next up….a Geostationary Space project…in a hurry!
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Expand ∨Barum & Dewar are well known for its highly regarded satellite containers but our experience in the Space sector and innovative design capabilities are equally suited when other space related items require to be protected and placed in containers.
Many space projects can take several years to reach the point when transportation containers are required but when key client SSTL required a bespoke container solution for their GMP-T project (Geostationary Minisatellite Platform) in a matter of weeks and included some height and assembly criteria, B&D had to work fast. The container was to be used to transport safely parts of the structural engineering model of the geostationary satellite, the GMP-T.
With an assembled height of around 4m the container not only had to be robust and strong but also needed to be capable of being assembled and opened manually without the need of mechanical cranes. The container was designed in sections with each part easily man handled – the final design also enabled the empty container to be flatpacked for storage and empty shipping. The use of aluminium honeycomb panels reduced weight whilst retaining strength.
From concept to delivery in 8 weeks was a great achievement and testamony to all involved.
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Precious things….and small boxes?
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Expand ∨During recent months Barum & Dewar have been proud to have supplied a number of large specialist storage and transit containers used to safely deliver multi-million pound satellites from factory to launch sites in both Russia and Kazakhstan. These bespoke containers represent some of the best in custom design and fabrication undertaken by B&D in this demanding of market sectors.
It should not to forgotten that B&D’s principle aim as a solution provider is to ensure that the best solution is selected for each and every client application. A recent project undertaken for our long standing client, Qinetiq demonstrates this approach perfectly and of the core values that underpin B&D’s everyday activities.
Qinetiq approached Barum & Dewar in 2013 with an exciting new project and a requirement for a quantity of specialist hand carry containers initially suggesting that bespoke containers we had supplied for a previous project were what they had in mind. Once a detailed specification was received and reviewed B&D’s Tech Design team looked at all options and eventually settled on a simpler custom solution based on a standard Zarges K475 case – its existing certification and qualifications being key drivers. A bespoke integrated attenuation plate supported by specially selected wire mounts was installed to provide shock and vibration dampening. Desiccant basket, pressure relief valve, lifting points, custom fixings, data logger were all added and the container was finished with full paint and labelling.
The use of an “off the shelf” outer case from B&D’s range of distributed products as the basis for this project, whilst not anticipated by Qinetiq at the outset, helped to reduce costs without sacrificing any performance requirements.
B&D supply the full range of Zarges containers all of which can be customised as necessary.
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NQA Quality assessment completed…
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Expand ∨Barum & Dewar places huge importance on the quality of its products and services and ensuring it delivers on its promises.
But delivering quality is much more than focussing on the products and so the annual Quality Assessment undertaken by leading global independently accredited certification body, NQA is an opportunity for B&D’s whole Quality Management System to be thoroughly scrutinised.
Straight off the back of the Xmas and New Year break, B&D were successfully audited by NQA today and are delighted to be able to retain its ISO 9001:2008 registration.
ISO 9001 is an International Quality Management System Standard that specifies requirements within which an organisation demonstrates its ability to consistently provide product or service to meet customer and legal requirements, enhancing customer satisfaction and opening the way to continual improvement.
Barum & Dewar Ltd (B&D) specialises in the design, manufacture and supply of complete packaging solutions. The company is currently active across a wide range of industrial and commercial sectors including Defence, Aerospace, Space, Offshore & Subsea, Medical, Instrumentation, Utilities, Media and Presentation providing a single source for bespoke, customised and off the shelf packaging related products and services. A B&D 2010 Group Company, B&D are accredited to ISO9001:2008 and operate from a number of sites throughout the UK.
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B&D act swiftly to ensure Military IT kit is deployed on time
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Expand ∨Barum & Dewar Ltd (B&D) is one of the UK’s leading suppliers of specialist packaging solutions and the provider of choice to many Prime contractors operating in support of the UK Ministry of Defence.
Recently B&D were approached by a major IT supplier to UK MoD who had an urgent need for ruggedised packaging in order that their leading edge equipment could be deployed in time for a major exercise. As is often the case not all details of the contents were initially available and so B&D’s in-house design team worked with the information to hand and developed a prototype ruggedised case solution based on a Peli Storm case from B&D’s range of waterproof cases internally fitted with custom CNC routed foam. On site approval was swift and production commenced immediately utilising B&D’s dedicated foam facility near Southampton to provide the internal foam cushioning and all necessary labelling.
IT Client Project Manager, Andy commented: “My Company had a requirement to meet an urgent request for ruggedised and deployable cases and packaging for Military IT kit suitable for operation in all Land and Maritime environments.Barum & Dewar were suggested to me by a packaging expert, having been proven on previous projects as a competitive and trusted supplier to my team.Barum & Dewar were able to not only compete on cost terms with their rival suppliers, but almost half the delivery lead time to meet my required dates for the client. As a result we were able to not only satisfy, but shortcut our customer’s ambitious delivery dates by several days.As a result a high profile order was fulfilled to specification ahead of target and UK Defence were ready to deploy the new solution on a major exercise within weeks of receipt of the product.I particularly liked the in-house design service that Barum & Dewar offer – we were able to work with their Technical Design Team using 3D CAD to achieve a prototype solution prior to going into full production.Thanks go to David Frame and the team at B&D for the agile work they did in support of this highly successful project. ”
For B&D this was a project with time pressures from the outset but one which B&D are geared up to deal with. Everything was managed in-house from design to foam fabrication and this ability to control all aspects of the process meant that lead time was not just met be improved upon.
Barum & Dewar MD, David Frame added: “Client recognition of this type is always welcome and bears testimony to both the team we have at B&D and the importance we place on our core values. These two elements combine to ensure that the offering from B&D continues to exceed expectations and reinforces our commitment to developing long term trusted relationships with clients”
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Ion Thrusters safely delivered to European Space Agency (ESA)
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Expand ∨Why was the news that QinetiQ had safely delivered four electric propulsion thrusters to the European Space Agency (ESA) great news for Barum & Dewar?
Because the bespoke custom designed containers used to ensure the thrusters were transported safely were both designed and manufactured by B&D in the UK. QinetiQ have a long established connection with B&D going back to when they were formally known as DERA and B&D have been entrusted with providing transit containers on many of QinetiQ’s most challenging and demanding programmes.
The thrusters are to be used on the BepiColombo mission to Mercury due for launchin 2017, the mission will be a European ‘first’, using a multiple ion engine propulsion module for interplanetary transfer. This delivery of the engines follows seven years of design and development work by QinetiQ. During the mission the thrusters will accumulate a total ‘on’ time of 20,000 hours, or 2.5 years.
Barum & Dewar have been involved in the design and manufacture of specialist transit containers for the Space sector for more than 20 years earning a reputation as the UK’s “go to” company for this type of requirement. There is no room for error when transporting Space hardware and B&D are able to draw upon years of experience to create cost effective, reliable and innovative container solutions.
Barum & Dewar are a leading UK manufacturer of complete packaging solutions to the Space and Aerospace sectors with over 20 years’ experience in this market. Capabilities include technical design services using the latest 3D CAD, manufacture of highly engineered and bespoke shipping containers, handling equipment, tarpaulin covers as well as off the shelf transit cases and containers.
Further information is available from our website www.barumanddewar.com
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B&D supply SKB's New Roto Static Shock Racks
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Expand ∨SKB’s 3RS Series Static Shock Rack Transport cases are available in 7 sizes, 3U, 4U, 5U, 7U, 9U, 11U and 14U. Being lightweight, shockproof, watertight, dustproof, heat and chemical resistant, they are perfect for transporting and protecting sensitive electronic equipment.
The inner rack chassis is built of from high strength, lightweight aluminum extrusions with steel rack rails to meet EIA-310 standards. Shock and vibration control is achieved with eight elastomeric isolators rated for a payload range of 18kg to 68kg in standard configuration. Optional extended payload range of 72kg to 136kg can be accommodated as a special order. The interior frame and shocks provide adequate space for sway, ambient air circulation and heat dissipation.
The 3RS Series Static Shock Racks are available in 24” or 30” deep from rail to rail with a standard 19” rack width per ANSI/EIA-310-C specification and feature square-hole rack rails to accommodate either #10-32 US standard, or 6mm International standard cage nuts which are supplied with the cases. -
B&D to bring SKB Fly Racks to the UK….
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Expand ∨Barum & Dewar (B&D) are pleased to release advanced information on an exciting new addition to its current range of 19” rack cases.
Launching soon with our partner, SKB, the Fly Racks will revolutionise the way you travel with your electronics. These new Fly Racks are equipped with a shallow shock rack frame packed into SKB 3i injection moulded cases. The added value of the Fly Rack is that you can simply transport your rack unit and take it out of the case when needed. The fully foamed interior will provide the required protection for the rack unit when transported.
Easy to handle: The Racks are around half the weight and much more compact than normal racks. They are equipped with a pull handle and edge wheels (3U and 4U version).
Easy to use: By using our Fly Racks you can take out your equipment very easily. Just put it on the table, plug and play!
Room for accessories: In the Fly Rack there is plenty of room left for accessories like cables, adapters etc. So you have everything packed together in one case.
Available in 2U, 3U and 4U models:
• 2U - 3i-2217-82U
• 3U - 3i-2217-103U
• 4U - 3i-2217-124U
Technical details: The internal Fly Rack frames are built of high strength, lightweight aluminium alloy and 11 gauge hot rolled carbon steel rack rails. Moreover, the internal frame contains front and rear rack rails with a 13" rack depth. Some other highlights:
• Ultra-high-strength polypropylene copolymer resin
• ABS plastic cover on top and bottom of removable frame
• Interior foam protection
• Complete gasket seal makes these cases absolutely watertight
• Include TSA approved lockable latches
• Meets military standards MIL-STD-810F, MIL-STD-C-4150J and MIL-STD-648C
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B&D supply Zarges K 424 XC Mobile Document Case
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Expand ∨The K 424 XC Mobile Box Office is perfectly tailored for use in the office or by external sales staff. The dimensions have been designed so that hanging file folders (integrated DIN 821 holder inside the box) and folders fit perfectly inside. There is also a telescopic handle on the front so that the box barely has to be tipped when it is being transported. Thanks to the integrated locks, the contents can be stored and transported very securely.
The new office box is ideal for external sales staff who present documents or product samples; architects or site managers on building sites; people who give seminars or training sessions; and tax advisers, auditors and lawyers who have to carry documents with them.
A range of accessories allows the fittings to be adapted to accommodate individual requirements.
Practical for work.
Access documents, even with limited space available.
Secure transportation – including for confidential documents.
Pulling instead of carrying, even on uneven surfaces such as construction sites.
Rolls quietly and smoothly thanks to specially designed 50 mm wheels made from polyurethane and polyamide.
Stacking corners made from shock-resistant plastic and integrated stacking elements in the supporting frame.
Corrugated, including on the corners, for additional dimensional stability.
Fully foam-sealed lid to protect against dust and splashes of water.
Optional set of 125 mm wheels for all-terrain use available.
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Congratulations to B&D Group MD, David Frame
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Expand ∨Having been selected as one of twenty to participate in the pioneering Growth Advantage Programme (GAP), B&D Managing Director, David Frame graduated last month from Strathclyde Business School.
The Programme which was developed by the Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship at Strathclyde Business School is the first of its kind in Scotland combining research-based ‘useful learning’, with useful insight from some of Scotland’s most influential entrepreneurs, including Sir Tom Hunter.
GAP is the country’s first dedicated core growth programme designed for and specifically aimed at ambitious entrepreneurs and business owners looking to scale up their businesses. GAP gives participants the opportunity to learn how to grow their business further while building relationships and expanding their network. The Programme aims to enable entrepreneurs and growth-focused business owners to realise their organisation’s full potential.
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B&D to “Take Off with Entrepreneurial Scotland”
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Expand ∨Heading to Scotland to attend this year’s Entrepreneurial Scotland Annual Conference will be a senior team from Barum & Dewar.
An entrepreneurial spirit is deep rooted in B&D and as a member of the ES Leaders Exchange, MD David Frame has long recognised the benefits to be gained from joining with fellow entrepreneurs at this “go to” event.
By inviting key members of the B&D team to join him at this year’s Conference David hopes to share with them the enthusiasm and passion for business that the event inspires.
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2016 Business Awards Finalists
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Expand ∨Barum & Dewar are delighted to have been shortlisted for three awards at this year’s North Devon Business Awards. The three categories are:
Small Business of the Year
Excellence in Customer Service
Made in North Devon
B&D have a long association with North Devon and are delighted to have been considered for these awards. A team from B&D look forward to attending the Awards Dinner on 5th May.
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Barum & Dewar …. 2016 Business of the Year
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Expand ∨Shortlisted as a finalist in three categories at the recent North Devon Business Awards, Barum & Dewar were delighted to pick up one of the top awards - 2016 Small Business of the Year.
In this category judges were looking for all round business excellence with strong leadership, innovation, product development, customer engagement and staff training just some of the areas of scrutiny. In Barum & Dewar they said they were “blown away” with the work undertaken by B&D both in terms of the technical nature of many of its products and the high levels of client engagement involved.
MD, David Frame commented: “This award is a fitting tribute to the commitment of all the team at Barum & Dewar who are not only passionate about delivering the very best in packaging solutions to all our clients but seek to do so in an engaging and collaborative manner. B&D is a growth focussed entrepreneurial business who relish the challenges our clients set us and our ability to deliver cost effective yet technically innovative solutions is a key reason why clients partner with us”
Barum & Dewar were finalists in two other categories: Made in North Devon and Excellence in Customer Service.
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Barum & Dewar awarded contract by General Dynamics UK
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Expand ∨Barum & Dewar has been awarded a contract from General Dynamics UK to provide the packaging for BCIP5.6. The contract follows General Dynamics UK being awarded a £135 million contract by the UK Ministry of Defence to deliver enhanced communications for the British Army.
The BCIP5.6 programme will allow for the Bowman tactical communications equipment currently used by the UK military to receive a series of enhancements and upgrades.These include the roll-out of approximately 12,000 new data terminals and an updated version of the Battle Management System.
Barum & Dewar will be responsible for the design, development and manufacture of suitable deployable packaging for items such as laptops, printers, tablets and associated IT equipment. Barum & Dewar will work with General Dynamics UK to develop an innovative and effective packaging solution ahead of manufacture and delivery.
Barum & Dewar Managing Director, David Frame, commented: “We are delighted to be able to work with General Dynamics UK once again on this latest programme and look forward to providing innovative solutions for BCIP5.6”.
Barum & Dewar is a leading UK manufacturer of complete packaging solutions with over 20 years’ experience to the Defence, Subsea, Industrial, Instrumentation, Space and Aerospace sectors.
Further information is available from our website www.barumanddewar.com
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Internal Sales Executive
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Expand ∨Barum and Dewar is recruiting for an experienced B2B internal sales person, this is a newly created position and is an exciting time to join our forward thinking and innovative team based at our Barnstaple offices.
The purpose of the role:
To service, maintain and grow existing and new accounts following a planned strategy. Reporting to the Business Development Manager, you will be an integral member of the B&D sales team and will make a positive impact on maintaining and increasing new business growth.
Key responsibilities:
- Identify new opportunities with existing customers and develop new contacts to further B&D’s exposure to new opportunities.
- Pro-actively grow the customer account base by maximising sales opportunities from new business leads generated by website enquiries, SEO campaigns and general business development tasks.
- Maintain and grow existing accounts through increased and regular contact.
- Use the B&D CRM database to unearth and capitalise on sales opportunities from lapsed & dormant accounts.
- Follow up and maximise sales leads generated by the Business Development and Field Sales team to generate and develop new business opportunities.
- Making outbound, sector specific calls to “warm” and “cold” prospects to reach key decision makers.
- Liaise with the internal B&D design/technical, production, finance and materials control teams on a day to day basis.
The person:
A proactive, self-motivated and professional sales person who has proven experience in managing, maintaining and developing key accounts and new accounts. We are looking for someone who has the drive and motivation to make a positive impact within a small successful sales team.
Barum & Dewar specialise in the design, manufacture and supply of protective cases, containers and 19” racks. We provide complete packaging solutions from foam inserts to bespoke transit containers to the Defence, Space, Marine and Technologies sectors.
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B&D Team find rays of sunshine at 2016 Farnborough International Airshow
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Expand ∨Despite heavy rain and flooding causing cancellation of some air displays and the early closure of Monday’s show, Barum & Dewar are delighted to have met with so many clients, old and new, at this years Farnborough International Airshow.
Aerospace and Space are key sectors for Barum & Dewar who, with over 20 years experience in this market, has developed an enviable reputation as a trusted and innovative partner on some of the UK’s most high profile projects.
Our Sales Team took the opportunity to both host existing clients at this truly international event as well as taking time to foster new relationships with UK and Overseas clients.