Braby silos star on TV again - in Casualty!

Braby, the leading manufacturer of aluminium and stainless steel silos and storage tanks, recently opened their doors to the BBC1 'Casualty' stars, to film exciting scenes for the TV programme

The Bristol-based company were approached by the BBC in January and the episode went live on April 19th.

The Braby facility boasts 3900 square metres of manufacturing area and with no less than sixteen overhead cranes which can lift up to 25 tonnes: this industrial scenery seemed to provide the perfect setting for the popular accident and emergency drama.

The scene envisaged involved a worker becoming trapped between the vertical rolls which are used for manufacturing the silos; a sure stomach-turner for viewers! Braby kindly provided corporate overalls to be worn by members of the cast for authenticity purposes and several Braby employees gladly filled roles as extras.

Casualty is the longest running emergency medical drama series in the world, having first broadcast back in 1986.

A BBC spokesperson explained their decision to use Braby: "We are dedicated to making full use of local resources and approached Braby to be able to take advantage of their great working atmosphere and obviously the visually potentially hazardous workplace".

Sales and Marketing Director Paul Mayer said: "Firstly I can assure everyone that Braby run a perfectly safe workplace and comply with all health and safety standards.

However, we thoroughly enjoyed the experience of working with the TV team, and would welcome the 'Casualty' crew back at any time!".

Footnote: No-one was harmed in the filming of this 'Casualty' episode at Braby.

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