Case Studies
Military Base Barrier Plates
bo-mar fabricated these barrier plates for military bases to protect their entrances from attacks. This part is about 8500 lbs and is embedded in a concrete base when installed. If military bases are attacked by means of entrances the plate lifts to 45 degrees in less than one second usually stopping the vehicle in a manner […]
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Purdue University Mackey Arena Lighted Sign
Purdue University came to bo-mar for this project because they wanted more than a sign. They wanted a dramatic, artistic statement at the north end of Mackey arena. Typically this type of signage would have been built using very light sheet metal and pop rivets. However, these materials leave unsightly gaps and bumps and nooks […]
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The Crane Light
When bo-mar was approached by Purdue University with just a rendering and architectural drawing for the interior of its Purdue Polytechnics building at Anderson, details for actually building the desired crane-inspired lighting feature hadn’t yet been considered. Without direction beyond an initial concept rendering, the designers and engineers at bo-mar took the idea to the […]
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