Simpson were involved in the production of components for the new Centre Court roof mechanism. The roof was conceived to be a retractable 5,200 square metre system, using concertinaed folding fabric to provide a quick and reliable method for extending match time on the Centre Court.

The patterns, and therefore finished components from Simpson were required to cater for a combination of hydraulic jacks and arms which move the two sections into place.

Careful consideration was required where the two sections meet and join in an overlapping seam above the middle of the court.

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