When it is recollected that scientific advances of this nature carry with them not only the development of ihe cable itself, but also the technique of jointing and terminal arrangements, we feel that a great deal of credit is due to our research department íor their notable achievement.
Some years ago our company took an interest in a firm of steel fabricators. This was when the first gri lines were erected throughout the Country, and we secured substantial contracts from the Central Electricity Board for erecting the pylons.
During the last twelve months there have been evolved two rather interesting departures, One is the unit construction bridge, suitable for employing in circumstances where it is unnecessary to erect a large bridge.
Further, we have also designed and supplied to the Air Ministry a special form of light, semi-portable aeroplane hangar, of which seven have been erected in different parts of the country, with entire success.
Our Anchor Works at Leigh, where the manufacture of cables insulated with rubber and material other than paper is carried out, have been exceptionally busy.
That company has been entrusted with the order for a large share of the cables required for the wiring of the new giant Cunard White Star liner, sister ship to RMS. Queen Mar;
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