Barnshaws Section Benders has announced its recent JOSCAR certification (Joint Supply Chain Accreditation Register certification), which denotes the company as an accredited supplier of metal fabrications to the defence sector. JOSCAR provides contractors in the defence sector with assurance that an accredited supplier can deliver solutions to a high quality standard.

  With the new twelve sided pound coin entering circulation next year, people in the UK will slowly see the disappearance of the round coinage over the next few years. The change in currency will be of particular note to Barnshaws Section Benders, whose work is immortalised on the round pound coin as part of the ‘Bridge Series’ by artist Edwina Ellis.

One of the defining structures of the London 2012 Olympics, the ArcelorMittal Orbit reaches 115m into the London skyline around Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Designed by Sir Anish Kapoor and Cecil Balmond, the famous landmark is now incorporating a 584 ft long helter-skelter to provide visitors with a unique view of the capital’s landmarks.

While Patrick McLoughlin, the Secretary of State for Transport confirmed last month that the electrification of the Great Western Main Line is ‘a top priority’ and should continue, the planned electrification of the Midland Main Line and Trans-Pennine routes could be ‘paused’ due to escalating costs. There are however some items being delivered on-time from UK engineering companies alongside design and fabrication innovati...