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Brooks Forgings Harness & Invest in Solar Power Across All Sites

Brooks Forgings, operating 2 sites in the West Midlands, has recently made a considerable investment to harness the power of solar energy.

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Forged Components For The Union Chain Suspension Bridge Refurbishment Project

Brooks Forgings was approached to take part in the Union Chain Suspension Bridge restoration project, focusing on the manufacture of replacement chain rod ends and various supporting walkway components.

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Full Steam Ahead with the A1 Steam Locomotive Trust

As part of a continued collaboration between Brooks Forgings (Brooks) and our sister company W.H.Tildesley (WHT), we have once again successfully manufactured and supplied a number of forged components known as foundation ring corner blocks to the A1 Steam Locomotive Trust.

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Replacement Hanger Eye Bolts For The Menai Suspension Bridge Refurbishment Project

Brooks Forgings has produced forged components for many historical bridge restoration projects, including the Union Chain Bridge in Northumberland and the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol. Our latest collaboration required the production and supply of replacement solid steel hanger eye bolts for the Menai Suspension Bridge in Anglesey, North Wales.

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Specialist Production Of M80 U-Bolts For Methil Dock Gate Restoration Project

Brooks Forgings' latest project was for an engineering company involved in managing and conducting works on an upcoming refurbishment project at Methil Docks. The docks are situated in Methil, Fife, Scotland, on the northern shores of the Firth of Forth.

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Specialised Traction Rods Keep Locomotive Refurbishment Project on Track

The latest addition to our portfolio is the production of fully bespoke forged locomotive Traction Rods for a fleet refurbishment.  A total of 6 Traction Rods are required for each electric locomotive, a critical component connecting each wheel bogie assembly to the carriage to aid with stabilisation and alignment.

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Tension System Components For Tyne South Pier Head Lighthouse Restoration

Brooks Forgings was approached to manufacture and supply a new roof tensioning system for the iconic lighthouse at the end of the River Tyne South Pier in South Shields.

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Tie Bars For Hammersmith Suspension Bridge Temporary Hanger Support System

Our latest collaboration required the production and supply of tie bars of varying lengths for use in a new temporary hanger bypass support system to be implemented on the Hammersmith Suspension Bridge in West London, UK.

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