A Whitehaven-based engineering firm is attending a conference in the US this week.

Delkia will be present for the American Glovebox Society Conference, taking place in Boston from 22-25 July.

The company will network and learn about the latest developments in glovebox systems used in a variety of industries, including the nuclear sector.

It will share a stand with the US-based Central Research Laboratories (CRL), as Delkia is now the UK distributor of CRL's glove ports, transport systems, and manipulators.

Business winning manager for clean energy, Beeby Bell, said: "This is a great opportunity for Delkia to meet up with the CRL team, keep abreast of the latest developments in the industry, and meet other visiting UK companies to talk to them about their needs."

Chris Gooding, general manager and vice president at CRL said: "CRL is excited to work with Delkia as we assist our mutual customers in their critical work."

Delkia has significant expertise in building gloveboxes, supplying 14 for the major Programme and Project Partnership work for the Sellafield Product and Residue Store Retreatment Plant.

The company has also designed and/or built specialist glovebox cable assemblies, glovebox junction boxes, lighting panels, and gas service support panels used alongside glove boxes.

Mr Bell added: "I’m looking forward to meeting customers and exploring Boston.

"This is another great example of Delkia going from strength to strength as the company continues to grow."