Landmark Norwegian fjord bridge stays ahead of the curve
Barnshaws Polska has again demonstrated its comprehensive metal bending capability, with the delivery of curved steel tubing for the new landmark Loftesnes bridge near Sogndal, Norway. The curved structural steel sections now form the support arches of the bridge, and required the attention of the steel curving specialists due to their substantial size.
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Curved Armco from Barnshaws keeps civil projects on the road
Armco is a safety feature of our daily lives, whether it’s at the car park or driving home on the motorway. However, unless you’re building your road in the Roman style, you may require sections of Armco to complete your construction project. Thankfully, Barnshaws Section Benders is now offering its customers a high-speed, quality-focused Armco bending service to support civil engineering projects of any size.
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Barnshaws Manchester pots RHS Tatton ‘Best Show Garden’ with JW Lees 190th Anniversary plot
Barnshaws Manchester has been keeping its fingers green this summer, as JW Lees 190th Anniversary garden won a gold medal and ‘Best Show Garden’ award at the 2018 Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Flower Show Tatton Park. The garden featured a number of fabrications from the metal bending experts, which displayed the brewer’s theme of ‘From Hop to Glass’.
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Barnshaws thick walled cylinders deliver in pressurised applications
Expanding on its recently launched hot bending service, Barnshaws Section Benders is now offering this production method for thick-wall steel plate, providing an efficient option for producing thick wall cylinders. Ideal for demanding piping or structural applications, Barnshaws can fabricate cylinders down to an internal diameter of 300 mm with a thickness of up to 150 mm.
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Strawberries and Beams: Wimbledon No.1 Court retractable roof keeps play on
Not many events typify British summertime like Wimbledon. World-class tennis players, strawberries, cream and fans from all over the world make the venue their home for two weeks – but crucially, what about the weather? Thankfully, a spot of rain won’t be halting proceedings on No.1 Court this year, as Barnshaws Section Benders has supplied steel fabrications to support an all-new retractable stadium roof.
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