Leonardo Helicopters

Based in Somerset, aerospace company Leonardo's large new logistics hub combines 8 warehouses onto one site, maintaining Leonardo's fleet of helicopters alongside component storage.

A range of environmentally friendly features have been included as part of the task to weave sustainable practice into the building: rainwater harvesting tanks, full LED lighting, a heat recovery system, and electric charging points for EVs.

This innovative facility translates into reduced operating costs for Leonardo, whilst maximising helicopter component logistics worldwide.

Challenge

Industrial roofing and wall cladding experts ABS Elbrow were contracted for the construction of the building envelope.

This included installing the Firth Steels Protex system using A2/304 stainless steel bi-hex moulded MatchFast fasteners in a range of colours, to fix back the twin skin roof and wall construction.

Solution

Fast to install, with UV resistant colour heads, these fasteners simplify on-site installation: looking good at the same time.

MatchFast fasteners are available in 3 grades of steel, including A4/316 grade for maximum corrosion resistance, and with a range of drillpoints to suit a variety of applications - including light and heavy steel, timber, and stitchers for end and side lap details.

"This was a large project for us with the added challenge of a fast-paced installation programme. We needed to be sure that we used a reliable supplier that was able to ship large quantities of fixings & mastics etc, at short notice. Fixfast didn't let us down and proved to be an invaluable part of the supply chain."

Vince Cook - Contracts Coordinator at ABS Elbrow