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Composites expertise aids bomber repairs
The Vulcan project aims to restore the last surviving Vulcan bomber to full flying condition, so that it can be demonstrated and displayed at public events and conserved as a heritage asset.
News from Engineeringtalk, 30 October 2007
Carbon fibre recycling slashes disposal costs
All of Brookhouse's waste carbon fibre off-cuts are picked up free-of-charge and taken for recycling.
News from Engineeringtalk, 13 September 2007
Software aids engine repair
Brookhouse's help has provided British Airways with a tool to carry out repair jobs which would normally cost in excess of US $200,000 if sent back to the manufacturer.
News from Engineeringtalk, 30 July 2007
Manufacturing site receives new accreditation
Nadcap Merit status extends the interval between audits and is widely acknowledged as an endorsement of a company's quality performance commitment to its customers.
News from Engineeringtalk, 13 July 2007
Composites company receives new certification
Brookhouse conducts its business activity in compliance with environmental legislation and strives to prevent pollution and continually improve its environmental performance.
News from Engineeringtalk, 29 June 2007
Mechanical test rigs put composites on trial
Brookhouse is now better equipped to carry out comprehensive testing of both incoming raw material and manufactured composite components.
News from Engineeringtalk, 13 February 2007
Design department invests in more software
Brookhouse has significantly increased its in-house design capacity with the addition of four more Catia seats at its Darwen manufacturing site.
News from Engineeringtalk, 10 November 2006
International team creates Airbus component
An team managed by Brookhouse has designed, prototyped and successfully tested a composite fuel tank access cover for the new Airbus A400M military aircraft.
News from Engineeringtalk, 24 October 2006
Sturch takes charge of Airbus programmes
John Sturch has joined Brookhouse as a Project Manager responsible for overseeing the work the company is currently involved with in the Airbus A300 and A400 programmes.
News from Engineeringtalk, 9 October 2006
Joint venture takes composites to South Africa
A new joint-venture company aims to significantly enhance and enlarge composites engineering in the aerospace sector in South Africa.
News from Engineeringtalk, 25 September 2006
Analytical investment improves composite quality
New Perkin Elmer instruments allow Brookhouse to carry out thermal and dynamic mechanical analysis of both incoming raw material and processed composite components.
News from Engineeringtalk, 29 August 2006
JSF programme provides contract double
Brookhouse has double involvement in the JSF programme through the work it is currently carrying out for Stork Fokker and for BAE Systems.
News from Engineeringtalk, 8 August 2006
Brookhouse Builds New Speed Brake for T45
Brookhouse Aerospace, of Tameside, Manchester, is currently building the modified speed brakes which will be retrofitted to all the T45 Goshawk trainers in service with the US Navy.
News from Engineeringtalk, 30 June 2006
Nadcap approval is a UK first
Brookhouse Composites, of Darwen, has become the first UK-mainland company to achieve Nadcap approval for composite prepreg manufacture and metal-to-metal bonding to AS7118.
News from Engineeringtalk, 15 June 2006
Booth expands composites capacity
Brookhouse Composites has installed a second Eurotecno spray booth/baking oven at its Holme Mill, Darwin, factory.
News from Engineeringtalk, 15 May 2006
Composite repairs meet US aviation rules
Brookhouse Composites has been formally approved by the Federal Aviation Administration as a certified repair station complying with FAR Part 145 certification.
News from Engineeringtalk, 1 May 2006
Nondestructive testing confirms integrity
Brookhouse Holdings can now offer total, in-house nondestructive testing of both manufactured and repaired composite components and structures.
News from Engineeringtalk, 13 October 2004
Novel design provides robust lightweight storage
A new doghouse storage box for civil aircraft offers increased strength and robustness and lighter weight.
News from Engineeringtalk, 6 July 2004
MBO at Brokkhouse Holdings
Brookhouse Holdings has been the subject of a management buyout, supported by the Manchester office of Aberdeen Murray Johnstone Private Equity.
News from Engineeringtalk, 11 May 2004
Reverse engineering saves in jet engine repair
Brookhouse Patterns has helped British Airways achieve an in-house, cost-effective repair of a damaged Boeing 777 engine at its London Heathrow workshops.
News from Engineeringtalk, 31 March 2004
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