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Jun
Steel bending techniques that made the famous retractable roof on Centre Court possible
Since 2009 spectators on Wimbledon’s Centre Court have been able to enjoy the spectacle of world class tennis come rain or shine, thanks to the remarkable engineering involved in the 1,000 tonne roof above them. Creating roof trusses capable of supporting this enormous load was the responsibility of Barnshaws Metal Bending, a supplier which is now delivering more steel for iconic roof structures in the UK and abroad.
