Aerospace
Engineered with purpose
Aerospace
Engineered with purpose
TBD manufactures high quality, innovative products, that are that are safe, efficient and dependable for flight critical maintenance in any environment.
We manage the complete production process, from in-house design and product development, to phased testing and installation. All equipment is built to conform to WAHR, IATA and EU CE regulations as well as ISO9001 design standards.
Ground Handling Equipment
Employing tried and tested manufacturing principles, combined with over 45 years of operator feedback from harsh usage environments, TBD’s ground handling equipment is built to last. High grade, corrosion resistant materials are robotically welded to very high tolerances, to combat wear and deterioration, no matter how challenging the working conditions.
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Base Maintenance Access Equipment
TBD’s versatile base maintenance solutions are designed with product safety, functionality, flexibility and longevity in mind. We manufacture a full suite of multi-purpose maintenance access and staging platforms, customisable to any fleet type and all aviation industry segments, including commercial, military, rotary and fixed wing.
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Line Maintenance Equipment
TBD offer a range of mobile, fixed and adjustable-height line maintenance solutions. Often towable to enable maintenance on the flightline, as well as in hangar, highspeed running gear ensures longevity even in the harshest environments. Solutions are available for complete aircraft access during line maintenance or ground handling operations.
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Specialist Engineering & Military Equipment
TBD is a concept design, engineering and manufacturing specialist, able to meet almost any tailored requirement for our customers’ non-standardised needs. Bespoke tooling, access, transportation and storage equipment are just some of the projects we have implemented from end-to-end. Applications cover civilian and military environments, conforming to the strict quality standards and operational characteristics of each.
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Aerospace
Engineered with purpose
TBD have a proven track record and reputation for quality and innovation in the aerospace sector. We design and manufacture a wide range of ground support equipment including cargo, baggage and passenger handling, engineering access equipment for flight line and hangar maintenance, as well as vehicle mounted access and service equipment. [Find out more]
Lifts
Intuitive, versatile, ready to rise
Personnel and material lifts can be supplied based on a predesigned range of products, or totally bespoke to meet your specific business requirements. All TBD lifts are designed and manufactured at our specialist factory in the UK, so our solutions are not restricted by using mass produced, off the shelf components. [Find out more]
Material Handling
Bespoke solutions to protect and store
TBD provide solutions to lift, carry, move and even store equipment that requires a bespoke approach. From carrying tools and equipment dollies for material in atomic research facilities, to transporting the wings and fuselage of the world’s most advanced aircraft between locations, we deliver customised solutions. [Find out more]
Working at height
Robust, safe, fit for purpose
TBD have a long history of designing innovative work at height platforms that provide industry leading solutions to height access issues. We supply a range of equipment to meet challenges of all sizes, from simple fixed-height steps through to automated, adjustable height installations for working on large items in factory, industrial or maintenance environments. [Find out more]
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