Extreme insulation

The latest expedition of explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes will see him take on one of the last remaining polar challenges by attempting to cross Antarctica in winter - believed to be the coldest journey on Earth.

Seymour Manufacturing (SMI) is among the sponsors and supporters making the six-month expedition possible. The manufacturer of thermal insulation products - that is more often associated with the food retail, processing and manufacturing industries - will provide bespoke covers made from its Tempro material. It will cover the expedition's two specially engineered cabooses that will act as living quarters and the base for a range of scientific work.

SMI will also provide storage and covers for the two D6N tractor units that have been adapted to tow the cabooses.