Zambesi Bridge, Africa - 1905 Sydney Harbour Bridge, Australia - 1932   Humber Bridge, England - 1981

HISTORY The Cleveland Bridge & Engineering Company was founded in 1877 in Darlington, U.K. From small beginnings in fabrication the company grew rapidly in size and reputation to build bridges and structures in all five continents. Dorman Long established its name as a world-class bridge builder with Sydney Harbour Bridge. Around the world the companies built bridges in competition and together. By 1982 these two famous steel construction names were in common ownership and, in 1990, they were merged into a single organisation. Today Cleveland Bridge has an unrivalled name in the world of major bridges and landmark structures. The new Cleveland Group is founded on this heritage and reputation. Key Events 1877 Founding of The Cleveland Bridge & Engineering Co Ltd 1905 Completion of Zambesi Bridge, Victoria Falls, Africa 1924-1932  Construction of Sydney Harbour Bridge, Australia 1964 Completion of Forth Road Bridge, Scotland - first major suspension bridge outside the USA. 1966 Completion of Severn Bridge, England - the first aerofoil deck suspension bridge 1969 Cleveland Bridge bought by Trafalgar House 1976 New Cleveland Bridge works opened in Dubai 1981 Completion of Humber Bridge - the world's longest span until 1998 1982 New Cleveland Bridge works opened in Darlington Redpath Dorman Long bought by Trafalgar House 1990 Cleveland Structural Engineering formed from Cleveland Bridge and Dorman Long 1996 Renamed Kvaerner Cleveland Bridge on take over of Trafalgar House by Kvaerner ASA 1997 Completion of Tsing Ma Bridge- the longest span road and rail bridge 2000 Award of contract for new Carquinez Suspension Bridge, San Francisco, USA Cleveland Bridge re-established as an independent company within the new Cleveland Group. 2002 Award of structural steel package for new Wembley National Stadium, London.