Fairfield-Mabey
From Graces Guide
Contracting engineers, specialising in steel bridges, of Chepstow
Previously Monmouth Shipbuilding Co and then a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fairfield Shipbuilding and Engineering Co
1966 Fairfield's Chepstow Bridge and Constructional Works was acquired by the private company Mabey and Johnson when the main shipbuilding operations were rescued by government action. The company had contracts for steelwork for 2 power stations and several bridges[1]
1968 made the 144 girders for the Loudwater viaduct [2]
1974 Steelwork for the Avonmouth bridge
Late 1970s made the steel deck for the Britannia Rail Bridge
1982 Anthony Freeman was appointed chief engineer
Became Mabey Bridge
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Sources of Information
- ↑ The Times , Jul 07, 1966
- ↑ The Engineer 1968/04/26 p651
- Anthony Freeman: The Times, August 21, 1998