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Kaltenbach acquires Dutch shotblasting and painting firm
Machinery manufacturer Kaltenbach has acquired through an asset deal, the production facility and brand of Gietart, the shotblasting and painting systems …
Eurocodes support is ready
The steel construction sector declared itself ready for the introduction of the Eurocodes in March with the launch of the first guides to support steel …
Eight steel bridges for new road to Bedford
Because of increased traffic volumes the existing A421 between the M1 and Bedford’s southern bypass is being upgraded with the construction of a completely …
Steel dives in for new pool and diving facility
Work is progressing on schedule for a new steel framed swimming pool and diving facility for Southend-on-Sea Borough Council. Replacing an ageing swim centre …
News in Brief – November/December 2009
A new free USA guide entitled ‘Seismic Design of Steel Special Moment Frames’ can be downloaded from: www.nehrp.gov/pdf/nistgcr9-917-3.pdf A commemorative …
Steel to fly high on new Seagull’s home
Located at Falmer on the outskirts of Brighton, the new 22,500 seat capacity stadium for Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club is rapidly taking shape and …
Pilot bolting coordinator course a success
The BCSA held a pilot Level 3 Bolting Coordinator course on 14 October at the Mabey Bridge (formerly Fairfield Mabey) facility in Chepstow. The course, which …
BCSA publishes welding guide
BCSA has recently published a book of typical Welding Procedure Specifications for use in structural steelwork using the Metal-arc Active Gas (MAG) process. …
Arts college styled with steel
Kingswood School in Corby, Northamptonshire is being rebuilt with the aid of 500t of structural steelwork supplied by Caunton Engineering on a design and build …
New HQ for machinery manufacturer
FICEP UK has moved into a new 1,672m² purpose built headquarters, demonstration showroom and warehouse facility at Wakefield’s Europort business park near …
