Sustainable solutions for modern security challenges
In a time where sustainability is crucial, innovative solutions are emerging across various industries.
We spoke to our Business Development Manager, Dan Barker, for an insight into our modern methods of construction.
Armouries and safeguarding: Reducing threats and maximising protection
In a security-focused world, traditional infrastructures are rivalled by containerised solutions, gaining popularity for their government approval and easy mobility.
BeaverFit unifies team with global merger
BeaverFit, defence contractor and custom fitness equipment manufacturer, officially merged its regionally-owned and operated UK and USA branches into one global company in June 2024.
Enhancing Training Realism at IT²EC
The importance of realistic training environments cannot be overstated. To meet this critical need, Babcock, a leader in defence solutions, has unveiled their Immersive Training Experience (BITE). Manufactured by BeaverFit, the facility is an immersive environment that recreates authentic training experiences to rapidly train personnel to be ready for any situation. This immersive training experience recreates authentic scenarios, complete with operationally accurate soundscapes, temperatures, and dynamic scenarios, bringing trainees closer to the realism of the front line than ever before. “In an increasingly complex and contested world, more than ever we must train our personnel in the most demanding and realistic environments so that they are ready to face any eventuality. BITE will deliver high performance individuals and teams who are prepared for the realities of modern conflict and complex national resilience.” – Tom Newman, CEO for Babcock’s Land sector Customisable by design, the BITE facility is scalable and adaptable due to its modular configuration, enabling deployment across the live, virtual and constructive environments. This adaptability, coupled with the incorporation of human performance monitoring technology, ensures that training intensity can be tailored to meet specific objectives, while data analysis facilitates targeted after-action reviews. By collaborating with us on this project, Babcock have worked closely with our in-house designers and project managers to tailor a solution that aligns with their specific training needs, guaranteeing attention to detail and quality control measures. Are you interested in our realistic training modules? See the military variant of BITE, Proteus, on display at IT2EC, between Tues 9th-Thurs 11th April. Or, email [email protected] or reach out to us on Instagram, @beaverfituk, to hear more about our offering.
Replicate real-life obstacles with a BeaverFit Training Tower
Here at BeaverFit, our solutions are innovative and world-class in design and manufacture, housing multiple training capabilities through our pre-existing and custom designs for all your training requirements. HOW DOES A TRAINING TOWER BENEFIT MY TRAINEES? Our modular Training Towers enable you to amplify the potential of your team by offering critical, simulative training scenarios designed to replicate realistic urban obstacles. Our facilities can be built to suit any requirement, be it training for operational readiness, or search and rescue. Our facilities ensure a high-level of challenge and repetitiveness in your training environments. HOW DOES REPETITIVE TRAINING BENEFIT MY TEAM? By repeating certain training sets over time, the team will improve their motor skills, develop intuitive understanding of their body, and track their performance more efficiently. As well as building consistency, your team will develop concentration skills on-site to better anticipate their training. HOW MANY LEVELS DOES THE TRAINING TOWER HAVE? Our Training Towers are modular and flexible, allowing the infrastructures to be easily relocated and reconfigured depending on your requirements. Our BeaverFit team are there from concept, all the way through to installation, allowing your tower to be built to your specifications, accommodating a range of elements, including; attachment points, anchors, and fittings that are all realistically located. The towers can be used at multiple height levels, allowing your users to switch between urban and natural climbing/abseiling facias to ‘stay current’ with all mandatory instructed fast roping and abseiling techniques. ARE THE TOWERS CUSTOMISABLE? As well as being scalable to suit budgetary requirements, all of our BeaverFit solutions are fully customisable in size, layout and functionality allowing you to work with our expert team to create interchangeable exteriors to simulate various areas of your operation. CASE STUDY – AIR DELIVERY TRAINING TOWER FOR THE IRISH AIR CORPS. The Irish Air Corps required a BeaverFit Air Delivery Training Tower (ADP) to replicate multiple, real-life obstacles with the aim of facilitating a range of demonstrable exercises, enhancing the end users’ physical capabilities. The primary purpose of this project was to simulate a AW139 fuselage to replicate search and rescue for rear crew hoist training. Enabling repetitive training to better develop the teams concentration skills and intuitive understanding, expressing the need for the aircraft use. This facility includes; Air Delivery Platform (ADP), for fast roping, repelling and simulated AW139, abseiling for the use of the Urban Training Tower at approximately 40ft high, after action review and control room demonstrable through the digital cameras positioned throughout the facility. The Training Tower at the Irish Air Corps has enabled the client to be able to utilise their time more efficiently, save money on aviation fuel and offer consistent conditions and training for all of their users – offering further advances in both mental and physical development. All of our BeaverFit solutions and facilities can be customised according to your requirements. Please contact us for more information on our specialist Training Towers at [email protected], or make an enquiry here.
What are the environmental benefits of modular infrastructure over conventional construction techniques?
According to research conducted by University of Cambridge and Edinburgh Napier University academics, modular construction emits 45% less carbon than traditional methods because units are completed off-site in a controlled assembly line environment and taken to site in one delivery. It means that modular buildings require fewer carbon-intensive products like concrete and steel, and less transport for on-site workers and material deliveries. BeaverFit, industry leaders in the design and manufacture of modular outdoor fitness facilities, pledged to ensure that up to 96% of their modular builds are made entirely of recycled materials and renewable energy. Starting with the fully self-sufficient Strength and Conditioning Shelter at Bulford Barracks military base, this was a step into the future for the Field Army. BeaverFit partnered with ZeroAlpha Solutions to offer solar panels for the shelter, making this solution the first ever fully-sustainable fitness facility owned by the Armed Forces. “This is a genuine modern facility, built to provide the troops with what they need to ensure their physical health and wellbeing, both in terms of what we do in the barracks and around the world. This is a real opportunity and a great asset to the British Army.” – Major General Neil Thorpe The outdoor fitness set-up for the University of Edinburgh is highly sustainable in their use of custom-branded ISO containers. The University has maximised their offering to their students by utilising their otherwise unused space. Installed on the 100m sprint track between Peffermill’s two international water-based hockey pitches, the Peffermill Outdoor Gym offers multiple functional fitness stations and an array of premium equipment. “Our exciting new Outdoor Gym provision at Peffermill serves as a beacon for innovation in sports conditioning, but also what can be achieved through the power of partnership. University of Sport and Exercise is thrilled to join forces with market leaders PLAE and Beaverfit in making this hugely exciting gym venture come alive – our Peffermill users will love it.” – Jim Aitken MBE, Director of Sport + Exercise, University of Edinburgh BeaverFit has a subsidiary firm called BeaverFit Special Operations Equipment that provides law enforcement and the MOD with modular, containerised, and deployable tactical training facilities. Offering a range of ISO and Modular Armouries from low-security storage to Government MFES approved and blast resistant. These portable solutions offer the highest level of protection in an easily relocatable and deployable system. Manufactured out of an ISO shipping container, our easily relocatable storage container solutions limit the construction costs and reduce the need for anchors or groundwork due to their semi-permanent location. As a part of our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy, BeaverFit creates modular infrastructures that can be relocated, repurposed and reused multiple times, enabling us to supply some of the most ecological facilities that support climate control and lower our environmental impact. Our modular solutions are more environmentally friendly than conventional construction techniques due to the limited construction costs and the ability to reduce the need for anchors or groundworks, this means that less off-site work is needed, reducing travel and air pollution. Email [email protected] to hear more about our carbon neutral and sustainable future, or give us a call on 01694 751 265. Follow us on Instagram at @beaverfituk to stay up-to-date with our Dam Strong news.
Don’t Suffer in Silence – BeaverFit supports Glenn Osinski OBE and Michael Coates in their Sled Marathon for Suicide Awareness
‘Strength is hidden amongst the long silence of the suffering heart’ 1 in 6 people report experiencing mental health problems. From anxiety and depression, through to PTSD – mental health can effect anyone, at any time and any age. BeaverFit Business Development Manager and Ex Warrant Officer Glenn Osinski, took part in a gruelling 26.2 mile Sled Marathon at Manor Gym, partnered with Michael Coates. Throughout this challenge, Glenn and Michael remained in complete silence, whilst pushing and pulling a 75KG BeaverFit Sled. The two completed the challenge in 20hrs 26mins, pushing through their thoughts and demonstrating both physical and mental strength, something of which many struggle with on a daily basis. ’This activity was important to both Michael and I. It was to symbolise a day in the life of someone close to suicide. We wanted to suffer in silence and raise money and awareness so that others didn’t have to’ said Glenn. ‘We kept each other going throughout. There’s a well known quote…”The body can stand almost anything, but it’s the mind you have to convince” Sharing that hardship together was incredible, but those suffering in silence don’t have that someone to rely on. We did it for them. A message from our Co-founder ‘As a symbolisation of the struggles and hardships faced everyday by people, BeaverFit are following this activity with a reflection on how powerful and sometimes detrimental it can be to remain in your own thoughts.’ Tom Beaver. BeaverFit endeavour to hold and maintain a positive working environment, with exercises such as monthly marathons and social activities outside of work, to ensure we are all having that opportunity to ‘talk to someone’. It’s okay not to be DAM STRONG. if you are struggling, or you know someone that may need help – reach out to some of the helplines below. Samaritans. To talk about anything that is upsetting you, you can contact Samaritans 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can call 116 123 (free from any phone), email [email protected] or visit some branches in person. You can also call the Samaritans Welsh Language Line on 0808 164 0123 (7pm–11pm every day). SANEline. If you’re experiencing a mental health problem or supporting someone else, you can call SANEline on 0300 304 7000 (4.30pm–10.30pm every day). National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK. Offers a supportive listening service to anyone with thoughts of suicide. You can call the National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK on 0800 689 5652 (open 24/7). Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM). You can call the CALM on 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight every day) if you are struggling and need to talk. Or if you prefer not to speak on the phone, you could try the CALM webchat service.
Do The Impossible – BeaverFit supports ex-para in his Sahara marathon mission
BeaverFit sponsored and supported an ex-Para’s mission to run the 250km Moroccan Marathon des Sables, in an endeavour to raise money for SUPPORT OUR PARAS and mental health awareness. BeaverFits strong relationship with the military, encourages us to support veterans in a variety of ways. From our dominant charity REORG, to our friends struggling to adapt to a civilian lifestyle – we aspire to give back to those who served. Jonny Mortimer Hendry, now at DEA Aviation, served within the British Army Parachute Regiment for seven years including tours in Afghanistan. On his return he battled mental health issues including post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and was keen to raise awareness of growing mental health issues particularly during the pandemic. The 250km Marathon des Sables takes place from 25 March to 4th April 2022 in the Moroccan Sahara desert and is one of the toughest foot races in the world. You have to carry all your kit and equipment and the only resupply you have is water. Jonny decided to set a world record attempt of being the first person to complete the marathon whilst wearing 10kg of body armour. Jonny Mortimer Hendry comments: “When you go to war you wear body armour to protect you against bombs and bullets, but nothing protects your mind. I am running the Marathon des Sables to make a very clear visual statement about soldiers’ and veterans’ mental health and to encourage others to seek help to overcome their battles.“ “Whilst serving in the Parachute regiment I was involved in incidents that I struggled to process on my return and with the help of Support Our Paras I was able to find therapy and get my life back on track.” Tom Beaver: “At BeaverFit, we pride ourselves in the likeminded initiative to support our vets, Johnny is a good friend and a determined individual. We are extremely proud to support the mission and will continue to offer our continual efforts in all of his endeavours.” Watch the video of Jonny’s preparation for the Marathon below Jonnys Support Team Martin Hewitt, former British Army Officer, mountaineer and charity co-founder Levison Wood, a world-renowned explorer, photographer, best-selling author and documentary producer Johnny Neil, former member of the elite pathfinder platoon and owner of media company, Provideo Companies Supporting Jonny BeaverFit UK NP Aerospace Edgar Brothers Firepot SUPPORT OUR PARAS SUPPORT OUR PARAS supports Paras in The Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces through the welfare of veterans, serving soldiers and their families and widows, and through the maintenance of its regimental efficiency, ethos, spirit and heritage. For more information about Marathon des Sables 35ème MARATHON DES SABLES – Site officiel Sponsors Direct Media Contacts Beaverfit [email protected] [email protected] NP Aerospace Media Contact [email protected] Edgar Brothers [email protected] Who Is Johnny Mortimer Hendry Aged 34, lives in Clapham, London, went to Oundle School Joined the British Army in 2008, was awarded a Scholarship to the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, where he was commissioned into The Parachute Regiment. He also served in specialist units during his career Youngest Captain in the British Army at aged 23 Received a Mention in Despatches for Gallantry in Afghanistan Deployed to Falklands, Kenya, Oman, Mongolia, Brunei, Belize and conducted numerous Operational tours in Afghanistan Left the British Army in 2015, joined investment banking industry, set up a cyber security company, joined DEA Aviation in 2021 within the Business team Co-Founder of Support Our Afghans, an initiative to help qualified Afghan forces Pledged to raise £50,000 for Support our Paras
BeaverFit x REORG: Supporting Our Soldiers
At the start of 2020, Beaverfit partnered with REORG, a UK based charity, to aid them in their mission to support personnel who have left active service, through the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ). CEO and Founder Sam Sheriff, (along with Trustees Mark Ormrod, Tom Hardy and Trent Scanlen) are embarking on an ambitious plan to help thousands of people. When service personnel transition out of the military, they leave behind a life of structure, purpose and camaraderie. For many former service personnel this can be a very difficult time, especially if they are also suffering the after-effects of physical and psychological trauma, which is the case for all too many of them. Royal Marine’s C/Sgt Sam Sheriff started REORG to give drive and purpose to those that suffer this struggle. BeaverFit was born in 2010 through a challenge from the British Military and we have worked closely with them and militaries all over the world, ever since. We chose to support REORG as we are involved so heavily in the training of serving military personnel, we wanted to be a part of supporting those same people, even when they have left. To support our veterans, we manufacture three bespoke BeaverFit | REORG Racks that can be purchased through the REORG website. Garage Rack Home Gym Starter Home Gym Advanced We support by donating a percentage of each purchase. Each Rack is beautifully dual branded, and made bespoke for REORG.
Increasing demand for BeaverFit armoury solutions
BeaverFit expertly designs and manufactures a wide range of Special Operations Equipment, from Training Towers to Assault Courses. However, we are currently experiencing an increased interest in high-security Armouries. Armouries are for the safe and secure storage of firearms and ammunition. The BeaverFit Armoury and Ammunition Storage Solutions can store almost any type of ammunition and weaponry, offering both discreet and high-level security. These solutions are available in ISO and modular containers, meaning no matter the requirements, we have a solution to fulfil your needs. We have the capability to offer these solutions at a low level, through to Government approved high-level security, with the option for specialised walls, doors and alarms for maximum security. Due to the portability of BeaverFit Armouries, it has allowed our clients to save time and money, as not only are the Armouries more cost-effective compared to traditional infrastructure, but they can also be deployed when needed, meaning future costs are avoided and the longevity of the solution is protected. As they are completely self-contained and sustainable, with climate control and solar panels, all weaponry is kept in an optimum environment for storage We recently delivered an Armoury Solution for Stafford Bridge which was fully equipped to their detailed specifications. The Armoury was housed within a 20ft ISO shipping container and included: – Specialised walling and ceiling panels – Specialised door and locking system – Alarm system – Reconfigurable and size-adjustable weapon racking – Secure pistol and ammunition storage cabinets – Dividing steel mesh wall including security door with weapon and ammunition serving hatch – Fire alarm – Security Vibration Sensors – Full electrical infrastructure including lights, sockets, switches and off-grid generator power input This is just a small selection of features available for BeaverFit Armouries, so whatever your concept, speak to us to see how we can help you create a solution to meet and exceed your expectations. For all Special Operations Equipment enquiries, including Armouries, please contact Chris Golding at [email protected]
