Astronomical success

would have been paint, but this would have easily scratched and ruined the overall aesthetic.

“After fabrication, we enlisted support from Manchester Galvanizing Ltd, where the legs were galvanized,” David added. “Thanks to their high-quality service and quick turnaround times, we’ve worked with Manchester Galvanizing many times over the past 15 years, and they delivered yet again on this exciting project.”

The frames had a fibreglass enclosure with internal lighting which allowed them to glow within the dark surroundings. After years of planning, the exhibition opened in June 2022 as a permanent fixture.

Mark Waters, Commercial Manager at Manchester Galvanizing, concluded: “What a fantastic project – we’re sure that these frames will allow many visitors at Jodrell Bank to appreciate and admire the fantastic interactive amphitheatre.

“We’ve worked with DP Structures for a number of years, and they always bring new and exciting projects to us, which are an absolute joy to work on. Their standards are second-to-none and it’s no surprise that this fantastic project has been submitted to the 2023 GAGA Awards – we wish you the very best of luck, and can’t wait to see the next project!”

Jodrell Bank’s ‘First Light Pavilion’ is a world-leading science research institute providing an immersive planetarium experience to explore the depths of space and unearth stories of Jodrell Bank’s pioneering scientists.

Manchester Galvanizing is part of Wedge Group Galvanizing Ltd, the largest hot-dip galvanizing organisation in the UK with 14 plants and a history dating back over 150 years.

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The Engineering Supply Chain Show 2024 has launched with a dedicated focus on promoting UK-based engineering subcontractors and services

The skills, capabilities and high quality workmanship present in the UK’s engineering and manufacturing supply chains will be showcased at the Engineering Supply Chain Show (ESC) which has been launched with the expressed aim of boosting trade opportunities for them.

The ESC Show, which focused exclusively on the UK engineering and manufacturing supply chain, is being co-located in a dedicated hall alongside MACH 2024, the UK’s national show for engineering-based manufacturing, which takes place at the NEC in Birmingham between 15 to 19 April 2024. The three-day ESC Show will take place from 16 to 18 April.

The ESC Show is promoted by the Engineering Industries Association (EIA), a cluster member of the Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA). The EIA is dedicated to raising the profile of the supply chain to boost opportunities for the companies that operate within it.

By exhibiting at the ESC show, companies can highlight their capabilities to the engineering and manufacturing community. It is dedicated to buyers looking to source precision subcontracting products and services from highquality UK-based suppliers.

The ESC show will be the only co-located exhibition alongside MACH 2024 and will have direct