A Hampshire engineering firm is set to launch an innovative relay switch to target new business growth. Award-winning Barnbrook Systems Ltd has developed the one inch cube relay to expand one of its core product lines. The Fareham-based firm is also upgrading its market leading fire suppression actuators, which are used on extinguishers, cylinders and sprinkler systems. Managing director Tony … Read More
Chesil Sailing Trust set to benefit from epic fundraiser
Dedicated fundraisers from a real estate investment management company hope to hit the £20,000 mark after a grueling 160-mile London to Portland challenge. The 15-strong team from Knight Frank Investment Management braved driving wind and rain on the epic run and cycle to the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy. Proceeds will be split between the Chesil Sailing Trust (CST), … Read More
Samuel builds for future at REIDsteel
Aspiring structural engineer Samuel Lucas designed his very own steel building on work experience with Christchurch firm REIDsteel. The sixth-former spent three weeks at the 130-strong structural firm as part of his BTEC Level 3 engineering course. He created his own steel framed building on cutting-edge software in the company’s drawing office before following his project through from beginning … Read More
Power of three boosts Fareham firm
A Fareham manufacturing firm has invested in the future by appointing three talented graduates to help drive innovation. Barnbrook Systems Ltd recruited James Allpress, Joel Hedges and Maria Vaquerizo to work on new projects and bring fresh ideas. They bring the total number of people at the family-owned business in Fareham Park Road to 45 – its highest headcount to … Read More
Facing Brexit with confidence
Businesses in Dorset are being urged to attend a top level conference to help them prepare for the impact of Brexit. Dorset Chamber of Commerce and Industry is holding the major event with the Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership and Bournemouth University. Expert speakers will be on a panel at the Business Brexit Conference at the Hallmark Carlton Hotel in Bournemouth … Read More
Smooth sailing for heeco
Hull-based heeco has broken into new oil, gas and defence markets within the marine sector after a six-figure business revamp