Defence Secretary John Healey MP Visits Heaps, Arnold & Heaps Ltd
The Rt Hon John Healey MP, Secretary of State for Defence and local MP for Rawmarsh and Conisbrough, visited our Barbot Hall Industrial Estate facility this week for a tour of our manufacturing operations and a discussion on sector-specific issues affecting UK lead production.
The visit gave the Defence Secretary the opportunity to see first-hand how Heaps, Arnold & Heaps Ltd manufactures lead and lead alloy products for the UK’s most demanding industrial sectors — including nuclear shielding, medical radiation protection, heritage construction and precision engineering applications.
Speaking after the visit, the Defence Secretary said:
“I would like to thank the team at Heaps, Arnold & Heaps Ltd for welcoming me on a visit to their site at Barbot Hall Industrial Estate and for an informative discussion on a sector-specific issue.
The visit provided valuable insight into their operations and the specialist lead products they manufacture for a range of industries. These include construction, engineering, medical, nuclear and heritage sectors.”
The discussion covered the role UK-based lead manufacturing plays in supporting critical national infrastructure and regulated sectors — including the supply of BS3909 lead bricks, bespoke lead castings and isotope containers for nuclear, medical and defence applications.
250 Years of UK Lead Manufacturing
Established in 1770 and trading continuously since, Heaps, Arnold & Heaps Ltd is one of the UK’s longest-established lead manufacturers, combining 250 years of metallurgical expertise with a modern manufacturing facility at Barbot Hall Industrial Estate. The company supplies clients across the UK and worldwide, with full material traceability and ISO 9001 quality framework on every batch.
As a constituency MP since 1997, John Healey has been a long-standing supporter of South Yorkshire manufacturing. His visit reflects the continuing importance of UK-based specialist manufacturing capability to the country’s defence, nuclear and critical infrastructure sectors.
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