Steel bending techniques that made the famous retractable roof on Centre Court possible
Since 2009 spectators on Wimbledon’s Centre Court have been able to enjoy the spectacle of world class tennis come rain or shine, thanks to the remarkable engineering involved in the 1,000 tonne roof above them. Creating roof trusses capable of supporting this enormous load was the responsibility of Barnshaws Metal Bending, a supplier which is now delivering more steel for iconic roof structures in the UK and abroad.
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Curved stainless tube adds visual appeal to new London apartments
In a step aimed at tackling the surging demand for housing in the capital, developers in London are currently rejuvenating a number of sites including the Royal Victoria Dock in Newham, where two towers are being built which will comprise up to 24 levels of luxury residential flats. The wave-like design of these striking towers at Tidal Basin Road will require some complex tubular hand-railing for the balcony of every apartment and this task has been taken on by the experts at Barnshaws Metal Bending.
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Barnshaws supply anchor booms for GWR electrification project
The electrification of the Great Western Railway from London to Cardiff is aiming to improve reliability of the service and increase passenger capacity by 20%. One of the key components of the scheme will be provided by Barnshaws Metal Bending, which is supplying a number of anchor booms which are required to support the overhead cables.
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Barnshaws deliver curve appeal to Manchester Victoria station
The £44 million project undertaken by Network Rail to redevelop and transform Manchester Victoria station includes a state-of-the-art roof which has been constructed around 15 curved steel ribs, all of which are unique in both size and curvature. The task of producing the curved structure for this project was awarded to expert tube and metal profile bending company Barnshaws, which conveniently has one of its production facilities located in the city.
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Tottenham Hotspur’s new training centre - Tube and Section Bending by Barnshaws
Tottenham Hotspur’s new training ground is currently under construction, and on schedule for completion by the beginning of next season. The ground covers 67 acres, which include 11 pitches and an impressive training centre designed by KSS Architects, featuring curved tubes by Barnshaws Metal Bending.
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