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special Structures lab

The original pioneer of large span Portable tensile Membrane Structures

Since 1998

Design, Engineering, Analysis & Certification

Special Structures Lab is the leading pioneer in designing and engineering portable, temporary and permanent Tensile Fabric Structures, Membrane Roofs and Stage Covers.

SSL services range from structural design, engineering and analysis reports to CFD modelling, on site testing and specialist tent books for hirers covering the live events, hospitality and construction industries, since 1998.

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Since 1998 SSL has been designing, manufacturing and advising on tensile membrane structures, creating many of the iconic structural forms we now associate with the live event industry.

As a constant early adopter of technical and computer engineering, this combined experience and cutting-edge knowledge results in an unrivalled provision.

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Special Structures Lab provides Consultation services and innovative temporary structures to the Film & TV industries.

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