For over 50 years, Barrier has been trusted to deliver solutions that protect people, assets and industries worldwide.

From our North Sea origins, we have grown into a global specialist in fire protection, coatings, modular construction, insulation and cladding — completing more than 2,000 projects across 27 countries.

Our strength lies in lasting partnerships and cross-discipline expertise. Barrier Group operates as one integrated business, bringing together five specialist disciplines: Barrier Industrial, Barrier Fire Protection, Barrier Architectural Services, Barrier Fabrication and Barrier Marine Services. This structure enables close collaboration across business units, giving clients access to the full breadth of the Group’s expertise under a single brand. Together, we deliver streamlined solutions that reduce complexity, improve efficiency and create long-term value for our clients.

Innovation drives us forward. From pioneering epoxy fireproofing systems to modular construction for offshore wind, we combine proven experience with new technologies and the financial stability to deliver multi-million-pound projects. Throughout, our commitment to safety, sustainability and training ensures the highest standards are met on every project, everywhere.

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2026

Awarded Facade Cladding contract at Sheffield Forgemaster’s for Vinci

2025

Awarded Wren Hall Project – HVDC Converter Station Facade Cladding and Roofing Contract.

2025

INEOS Project One

Offsite Epoxy PFP Application

2025

First Contract award on NET Zero Teesside – CCGT

BP, Technip

2025

Commenced Works on two HVDC Converter Station Facade Cladding and Roofing at Isle of Grain & Vanguard Projects.

2025

MCUK PUMA

Offsite Epoxy PFP Application.

2025

Several Modular Contracts completed.

MCUK – Puma Project Petro China – West Qurna Project

2025

Barrier brand consolidation

After five decades of trading, the Barrier Group of companies consolidated its operations into one integrated business.

2024

MPV (Multi-Purpose Vessels) – HVAC Contract Award – Canada

2024

Commenced Lostock, Kelvin & Riverside – Energy from Waste Facade Cladding and Roofing Contracts for B&V, Acciona & KVI respectively.

2024

BS EN 1090 Ex.Class 4

Third Party Accreditation

2024

First Turnkey Offshore Wind Modular Build Contract Awarded to be fully engineered and delivered from our yard on the Tees with Dragados SA

2023

BAE Steam Generation Facility

Offsite + Onsite PFP Application.

2023

Expanded operations in Teesside.

2023

Expanded operations in Canada. (Vancouver)

2023

Polar Icebreaker – Outfitting Contract Award – Canada

Polar Icebreaker – HVAC Contract Award – Canada Skelton Grange & Westfield Energy from Waste Plants Facade Cladding and Roofing Contract awarded for KVI

2022

Haverton Hill Facilities

Long term lease signed for riverside facilities.

2022

BAE Type 26 – Deck Coverings – Award

Dogger Bank A, B & C – HVDC Converter Station Facade Cladding and Roofing Contract. Dogger Bank A, B & C – Architectural Outfitting/Builders Works

2021

Moray West Offshore Wind Farm – 8No Container Modules Awarded.

Completed New Roof Design and Installation for Cornwall ERC for Vinci.

2021

Cyber Security Essentials Plus accreditation is awarded

2021

Intel Leixlip Bluejay Project

Onsite Epoxy PFP Application

2020

BMSL acquired its new office premises in Vancouver

2020

Awarded first overseas Marine Engineering, Procurement and Build Contract – Canada

Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel (OOSV)

2020

Barrier Marine Service (Canada) Ltd incorporated

2019

Intel Leixlip Bluejay Project

Offsite Epoxy PFP Application

2019

First Offshore Wind Farm Multi-Modular Build Contract completed by Barrier direct for Power Transmission Provider in lieu of Fabricator. Moray East Wind Farm for Siemens.

2019

BS ISO 45001:2018 accreditation is awarded to Barrier Architectural

2019

First Radio Frequency Protective Shielding Contract awarded to Barrier for ABB at the Daedalus HVDC Link Converter Station at Fareham

2018

First Multi-Disciplined Services Subcontract for Atlantic Projects Company

Multi-Disciplined Services Sub-Contract awarded to Barrier inclusive of Scaffolding, Insulation and Facade Cladding disciplines upon the Tees Rep Biomass Project for Atlantic Projects Company, Technicas Reunidas, MGT.

2017

Further work with BAE systems

First Naval Supply Contract awarded to Barrier. Type 26 Commissariat Equipment Supply to BAE Systems.

2017

ExxonMobil RAHC – Netherlands

2016

Facade Cladding and Roofing contracts

First HVDC Converter Station Facade Cladding and Roofing Contract awarded to Barrier. Shetland – Moray – Caithness Link at Blackhillock and Spittal for Grahams Construction.

2016

BASL – BS ISO 14001:2015 accreditation is awarded

2016

Kugeltank Deutsche Infinieum & Sabic Etuane Import Terminal

2015

Enquest Producer – High Value Project

Multi-Disciplined Services Sub-Contract awarded to Barrier inclusive of Specialist Coatings. PFP, Scaffolding, Insulation, Architectural Outfitting and HVAC.

2015

First Energy from Waste Facade Cladding and Roofing Contract awarded to Barrier. Allerton Waste Recovery Park for Vinci Construction

2015

BASL acquired its new office premises and fabrication facility in Wynyard

2015

First Offshore Wind Farm Modular Build Contract awarded to Barrier. Dudgeon Emergency Offshore Module for SLP Eng Ltd

2015

BFP – Accreditations

ISO9001:2015 accreditation is awarded.

2014

First Offshore Outfitting Contract awarded upon the West Sole Alpha for NSV and Perenco

2013

BASL – BS ISO 18001:2007 accreditation is awarded

2013

GDF/Engie Cygnus Heerema / Cygnus AWHP, PU and ACM topside platforms

2012

BASL – BS ISO 9001:2008 accreditation is awarded

2012

Design and Outfitting Projects

First Design Contract award for Electrical Module on Enquest Producer for AMEC and the first Design and Outfitting Contract awarded to Barrier by Enquest.

2011

The first contract with Arc Industrial Services

Arc Industrial Services first contract awarded for Offshore Module Architectural Outfitting works with SLP Engineering Ltd upon the Katy Project.

2011

Barrier Group acquisition of ARC Industrial Services Ltd

2010

Esso Highlands Papua New Guineau, CB&I Clough JV / HIDES HGCP

2007

Nexen Buzzard 2

2004

Key Projects & Accreditations

Nexen Buzzard

2003

Statoil Hammerfest Snovhit – UK & Spain

2002

BP Clair

1999

Key Projects

Brown & Root Halliburton KBR, Hassi Berkine CPF Ghadames Basin, Sahara, Algeria

1997

VCA/SCC Safety Management accreditation is awarded

1995

BNFL Sellafield

1993

Das Island, Abu Dhabi

1992

BNFL Sizewell ‘B’

1992

Barrier Brandschutz GmBH is created

1991

BASF Antwerp & Hotel Villa Olympica

Completed significant fire protection projects for BASF Antwerp LPG sphere and Hotel Villa Olympica (Barcelona).

1990

Expanding the business

Barrier Fire Protection acquire HM.Woods and Corrotherm BvBA.

1990

Key Projects & Accreditations

Mandoval Approved Applicator Status ‘Mandolite / Fendolite’ awarded. BS 5750 Quality Assurance accreditation is awarded. BP Miller project completed.

1989

Textron Approved Applicator Status

Textron Approved Applicator Status ‘Chartek Fire Proofing’ awarded.

1987

Barrier Fire Protection Division Formed

Barrier Fire Protection Division is formed. Nullifire Approved Applicator Status awarded, ‘System S & Firec 333/444’

1975

Barrier Surface Treatment Ltd Incorporated

Official formation of Barrier Ltd, marking the company’s inception.

Barrier’s facilities are designed to support large-scale, multi-disciplinary projects across energy, marine, defence and industrial sectors. Each site combines modern equipment with specialist teams, enabling us to deliver projects safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.

Our headquarters in Wallsend, Newcastle is home to fireproofing and specialist coating operations, backed by extensive blasting and painting facilities. This site has supported projects since our origins in the North Sea and continues to serve as a hub for our UK operations.

At Wynyard, Stockton-on-Tees, we oversee modular construction and architectural outfitting. The site includes offices, workshops and assembly areas for containerised modules, cabins and specialist outfitting packages. Its location provides access to one of Europe’s largest pools of skilled construction and management personnel.

Our fabrication facilities in Middlesbrough offer more than 4,000m² of manufacturing space, 2,000m² of outfitting and laydown areas, and heavy cranage capacity. These workshops support the design, build and outfitting of accommodation units, substations, blast modules and other large-scale fabricated structures.

In Haverton Hill, Teesside, our dedicated fire protection facility includes five workshop bays, cranage up to 10 tonnes, and over three acres of secure yard and storage. This site specialises in passive fire protection prefabrication and on-site support.

Internationally, Barrier has established a strong presence in Canada through Barrier Marine Services, complete with fabrication shops, warehousing and engineering offices to support the National Shipbuilding Strategy.

Together, these facilities give Barrier the capacity, flexibility and resources to deliver multi-million-pound projects at scale, while maintaining the high levels of safety, quality and reliability that our clients expect.

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