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Barum & Dewar secures additional order from Leonardo
Barum & Dewar has secured yet another follow-on order from leading aerospace company, Leonardo. This latest contract will see Barum & Dewar provide a range of Falcon Shield deployable protective cases, building on the success of several previous deliveries.
Leonardo is among the top ten world players in Aerospace, Defence and Security with significant industrial presence in the UK and Barum & Dewar has now been a trusted supplier of rugged, deployable cases, racks and protective packaging to them for more than ten years.
In 2019, Barum & Dewar worked in close partnership with Leonardo to design and manufacture a bespoke protective packaging solution to ensure the safe transportation and storage of Falcon Shield.
Falcon Shield is a rapidly deployable, scalable and modular system designed to address the threat from low, slow and small unmanned air systems (UAS). Its flexible configurable system enables highly accurate detection, tracking, identification, geo-location and mitigation of UAS threats through a complimentary, fully integrated suite of sensors and effectors.
Falcon Shield’s software Command, Control and Situational Awareness (C2SA) environment provides a modular integration framework and intuitive user interface enabling comprehensive monitoring of the UAS threat environment and delivery of effective threat mitigation.
As a deployable modular system, all components are required to be fully protected and easily handled during transportation. The previously designed and field-proven solution from Barum & Dewar has once again been selected by Leonardo to support its latest contract award.
Commenting on the contract win, Managing Director, David Frame, said “This latest contract award for additional Falcon Shield protective cases from our long-standing client, Leonardo, is testimony to the trusted partnership that has developed between our companies. Our Falcon Shield suite of cases with their custom foam interiors were designed in-house a number of years ago but having been field proven over recent years they remain the ideal protective packaging solution for Leonardo”.
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Barum & Dewar awarded 3 year contract from Thales
Barum & Dewar is delighted to have won a new 3 year contract from global defence company, Thales. This new contract covers the survey, repair, test and recertification of all in-service submarine periscope and mast containers and extends the length of time we have supported these containers to over 25 years.
Originally designed and manufactured by Barum & Dewar in the late 1990’s, these bespoke aluminium containers, some as long as 45ft, were designed to ensure safe storage and transportation of submarine periscopes and masts from the UK to any location the submarines might operate globally. The fact that many of these original containers remain in service today is testimony to the original design and build quality and the ongoing maintenance and recertification which ensures they are fit for purpose and immediately available as needed.
We will continue to make use of a bespoke test rig we designed and manufactured which will ensure all containers are fully tested and suitable for extended use. This latest contract extends the useful life of the containers and extracts additional value from the original investments made in them.
David Frame, Managing Director, commented, “By undertaking regular inspections, maintenance and re-certification in a planned and orderly manner we are able to ensure these quality containers continue to operate as intended and are immediately available when called upon. With a lifespan of over 25 years in some cases, these containers continue to provide essential storage and transportation as well as excellent value for money.”
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Partners in product protection: Barum & Dewar and Astroscale
Barum & Dewar was delighted to be awarded a third follow on contract with Astroscale, an international leader in the space sector, in July 2023, for the design and manufacture of the transit and storage container for the End of Life Services by Astroscale-Multiple mission (ELSA-M). The container was successfully delivered to Astroscale’s brand new facility, Zeus, at Harwell, Oxfordshire in December 2023 ahead of the preparation for anticipated launch of an in-orbit demonstration mission in 2025.
This project will be the world’s first commercial removal of a client’s inactive satellite and have the ability to remove multiple inactive satellites one at a time. Funding for the in-orbit demonstration mission is being provided by the U.K. Space Agency, the European Space Agency and OneWeb. The project is pivotal in delivering Astroscale’s vision of securing the safe and sustainable development of space for the benefit of future generations.
Having originally provided a B&D DELTA® style transit container for the earlier structural qualification model (SQM) development and testing schedule, the mission container is a fully fabricated and environmentally sealed bespoke solution, including a shock mounted platform, purge and rapid decompression capability and dual height lids to suit variable payloads.
The container will safely transport the ELSA-M spacecraft both domestically and internationally providing a secure, clean, and dry environment. In addition, the container will protect the payload from shock, vibration and ground handling movements whilst ensuring all safe handing practices are provided for.
The rapid growth of the space sector has resulted in a large amount of debris which poses a risk to existing satellites, space stations and astronauts and risks inhibiting future space exploration. Barum & Dewar is proud to be part of a project that is focused on making the sector more sustainable.
David Frame commented, “Having designed and manufactured the initial DELTA® style container for the qualification model Barum & Dewar were delighted to be awarded the follow on contract for the ELSA-M mission spacecraft container. This latest contract reflects the trust placed on B&D by Astroscale and reflects the relationship established over the last 2-3 years.
B&D have developed a hard earned reputation not just with the UK but now internationally as one of the go-to companies for satellite container design and manufacture.
Our teams have worked closely with Astroscale colleagues to ensure the design and subsequent manufacture was undertaken on time, within agreed budget and to the highest of build standards”
Carlotta Morini, Project Director, said, “We’re delighted to be working with Barum & Dewar again on this third contract. It is fantastic to have such a strong supply chain as the ELSA-M mission continues to grow and pave the way for commercial in-orbiting practises to become routine to ensure our orbits stay safe and sustainable for future generations.”
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Contract win with valued client SSTL
Barum & Dewar is delighted to confirm another contract win with long standing client Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL) to provide an extension spacer for use with an existing transit container.
SSTL is one of the UK’s major manufacturers of world-leading small satellites and has been at the innovative forefront of the industry for over 40 years. We have worked on a number of key projects in recent years with SSTL and are delighted to be supporting them on this latest project.
The container will be used to transport the new lunar pathfinder satellite later in 2024 and the extension spacer will enable a previously redundant transit container to be re-purposed and given a new lease of life. This will save SSTL materials, time and money.
With work planned to start in the Spring and completing in Summer, we are delighted to have once again secured the trust and confidence of SSTL and look forward to continuing our successful relationship.
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Space Scotland: Meet the company
Barum & Dewar was delighted to be included in Space Scotland’s meet the company feature running in their monthly newsletter. With a wealth of experience in the sector we are proud to be a member of Space Scotland and an established supplier in Scotland’s growing industry.
How does Barum & Dewar enhance Scotland's end-to-end space ecosystem?
Our in-house designed protective cases and containers have been shipped to launch sites all over the world, with many undertaking numerous repeat missions before being reconfigured for fresh challenges. It is exciting to see the growth in the Scottish space sector, and to be a part of the supply chain that fuels that growth. From satellites to propulsion systems, hand carry cases to 4.5m high containers, 5kg to 5000kg payloads, the industry knows we have the capability to deliver exactly what is required.
What opportunities for collaboration exist between Barum & Dewar and the rest of the Scottish space sector?
There are fewer more demanding and challenging sectors than space. For almost 25 years we have been the leading UK supplier of transit and storage containers, for both flight hardware and ground support equipment, to the global space sector. With deadlines to meet and the most valuable of cargo to protect, many of the world’s leading space companies put their trust in us to design, develop and supply all their container requirements. With our extensive knowledge of the sector, we can be trusted to deliver the right protective packaging solution for the job every time.
What kind of businesses is Barum & Dewar looking to attract?
We look to work collaboratively with any business needing transport equipment that requires an advanced level of product protection. Whatever the requirement, our team will work to design the optimal protective packaging solution. We provide solutions from all major case manufacturers, as well as in-house design services for customised manufacture in foam, fabric, timber and aluminium.
How are you ensuring equal employment opportunities within Barum & Dewar?
In October 2023, Barum & Dewar was acquired by the publicly owned Macfarlane Group, a leading UK and EU specialist packaging solutions provider. As a Macfarlane Group company, we work to their industry leading agenda for diversity, social and environmental impacts, which ensures we are always striving to promote equal employment opportunities.
What are Barum & Dewar’s short-term and long-term goals?
Our focus is on growth within our specialist sector. In addition to the space sector, we have an established reputation in the aerospace, defence, and offshore sectors, each sharing a requirement for complex and technical protective packaging solutions. We have solutions in deployment across the globe, so our focus continues to be on building our growth in the Scottish, UK, and global market.
Are there any upcoming events or projects that would interest the Space Scotland community?
Events that bring our sector together are always fantastic opportunities to learn about the most recent sector developments, meet clients and connect with new companies. This month the focus is on the Space Tech Expo in Europe and the UK Space Conference, both of which will be excellent opportunities for the sector to connect.
Is there anything else you'd like to share?
The collaborative nature of the space sector aligns well with Barum & Dewar’s own ethos and approach. As a result B&D are well placed to support both the emerging as well as the more established businesses operating in the Scottish space sector.