in rough terrain in developing countries, and have been used for military purposes, helping British, US and Nato troops establish lines of communication in offensive and peacekeeping operations. For example, the Mabey Logistic Support Bridge was used in UN relief operations in Bosnia, Iraq and Afghanistan.

Mabey bridges have also been supplied for UK domestic emergency purposes; in one week in November 2009, a 50m-span bridge was constructed to span the River Derwent