Warrington-based Locker Heatshielding, located on Farrell Street, is celebrating 50 years in business supplying heat protection solutions to the oil, gas, and petrochemical industries. Dominic Stott, director and general manager at Locker Heatshielding, said: "Locker Heatshielding has provided highly skilled jobs in the town for half a century, and put Warrington on the map when it comes to innovation, making flexible and versatile shields using wire mesh." The firm is part of the Locker Group, which was founded in Warrington in 1878 by Thomas Locker. "From its origins in 1976, Locker Heatshielding has developed a reputation as the world's leading and most experienced provider of radiant heatshields, supplied to our international client base and all manufactured here in Warrington. Today, Locker continues to play a role in the community through sponsorships, including The Locker Cup, and support for cultural and heritage initiatives.