Whitchurch company enjoys Olympic success

A Whitchurch company is benefiting from the opportunities presented by the London 2012 Olympics – and is involved in many other major construction projects in the UK and around the world.

Tension Control Bolts Ltd produce a high-strength bolt that can be used in almost all steelwork connections.

The company’s tension control bolts are being used on the steelwork construction of the main Olympic Stadium in London. And much of the steelwork for the Olympic Aquatics Centre is being assembled using the company’s tension control studs.

Tension Control Bolts Ltd have also just secured a contract to supply 400,000 bolts to strengthen the West Gate Bridge in Melbourne, Australia.

The company’s success has been helped by advice and support offered by business advisers at the former North Shropshire District Council, who signposted them to help and grant support available from Business Link and Advantage West Midlands.

The company are now speaking to Shropshire Council about plans to expand and take on more staff.

David Roberts, Shropshire Council’s Cabinet member for local environment and economy, said: “I’m delighted to see a Shropshire business benefiting from some of the many opportunities that the London 2012 Olympics offers, and enjoying such success across the world. I’m pleased that the support provided by the council and our partners has played a small part in helping Tension Control Bolts to enjoy such success.”

Tim Stokes, Managing Director of Tension Control Bolts Ltd:  “We’re delighted to be working on the Olympics Stadium and Aquatics Centre. We have worked tirelessly over the last 12 years to gain acceptance for our bolts all over the world. Countless tests and trials for various organisations from the Highways Agency and Network Rail to Alstom Power and Rolls Royce have afforded us the credibility required to be involved with London 2012 and with some of the most prestigious construction projects worldwide. We are grateful for the valuable support and advice received from North Shropshire District Council and Shropshire Council.”

Shropshire businesses wanting to access London 2012 opportunities are advised to use the London 2012 Business Network’s ‘CompeteFor' online brokerage service. This matches companies to thousands of opportunities supplying London 2012 contractors. More information can be found at: www.competefor.com/london2012business.

For information about business support and advice available from Shropshire Council call 01743 252531.