Jimmy Threlfall

KNDS UK is the global leader in tactical military bridges, supplying over 40 armed forces across the world for more than four decades. We design and manufacture the DSB Dry Support Bridge and the MGB Medium Girder Bridge. We also have significant involvement in the production of the Boxer Mechanised Infantry Vehicles for the British Army, as part of the £2.3bn contract signed in November 2019 with ARTEC. Our expertise is based on over a century of engineering excellence and innovation and includes concept design, prototype manufacture and full-scale production of a range of rapidly-deployable bridging systems for use in military and disaster relief operations. KNDS UK also provides value-added inspection, repairs and maintenance, spares and training services for our bridges, both in the field and at our UK engineering site, where we employ teams of highly skilled Engineers and Support staff. Our in-house research and development function enables KNDS UK to provide additional military-grade engineering solutions across the defence sector, including areonautical and vehicular equipment. As well as being a prime contractor to the US Department of Defense and the UK Ministry of Defence, we operate a global sales network, working directly with international governments and non-governmental organisations. Together, we pioneer and support engineering excellence - made in Manchester, trusted around the world.