Clarkwood makes it big
WOLVERHAMPTON-based Clarkwood Engineering has been announced as a finalist in a nationwide competition to seek out the UK’s next big pre-market products, processes and concepts.
Clarkwood was selected for its invention called TenCon, a load indicating, tension controlled washer used for clamping bolted joints correctly, which will be displayed in the Make it in Great Britain exhibition at the Science Museum until September 9.
TenCon will be featured alongside exhibits from companies including Mars, McLaren, Airbus, The Royal Mint and Sunseeker, as well as leading small and medium-sized businesses.
TenCon was recognised for its innovative and forward-thinking nature and for being an example of British manufacturing creativity at its best.
Alongside TenCon, other successful entries of the Make it in Great Britain Challenge include a new technology which could offer relief to tinnitus sufferers, an eco-friendly alternative to everyday cement that could reduce CO2 emissions by up to 90% and a pushchair that can be folded down to a 32 litre-size rucksack.
Business minister Mark Prisk said: “The UK is full of creative manufacturing expertise, and I’m delighted that we are able to celebrate some of the best pre-market ideas through the Challenge.”
Each finalist will be on display for one week of the exhibition. Visitors to the six-week exhibition will be invited to vote on their favourite Make it in Great Britain entry. The winners from each weekly vote will feature together in the final week of the exhibit.
