Since the dawn of steam, Santa has relied on the Polar Express for essential logistics around his festive distribution centre at the North Pole. It performs a vital role moving presents, wrapping paper etc. for next-day delivery. Like a lot of ageing infrastructure, the Polar Express line was starting to show its age and this year Santa sent elf envoys to Barnshaws Section Benders for some support.

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Two UK landmarks created using steel formed by Barnshaws Section Benders have seen recognition in the current UK passport design. Antony Gormley's 'Angel of the North' and the ArcelorMittal Orbit, designed by sculptor Sir Anish Kapoor and engineer Cecil Balmond, are included alongside other famous British cultural and technological landmarks from throughout history in the latest passport to be released by HM Passport Office.

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