What SG does

SG (Solar Gates UK Limited) is a UK-based manufacturer of solar-powered and solar-hybrid site security, traffic management and worker protection solutions, operating as a subsidiary of the THL Group from its headquarters in Boughton Monchelsea, Kent. The company serves infrastructure, construction, rail, highways, airports/ports and events sectors with a portfolio centred on three flagship systems — INSTABOOM™ (solar hybrid rapid-deployment barriers for traffic incursion control), SOSEC (heavy-duty mobile solar-powered security barriers enabling unmanned site security) and Berlex Traffic Signals (cloud-connected, TOPAS-approved portable traffic signals) — supplemented by a Horizont road safety range and bespoke Fixed Access Control installations.

Its core technology combines solar and solar-hybrid power architectures with telematics-enabled hardware, enabling off-grid deployment without mains electricity or groundworks. The BerlexConnect cloud platform provides remote monitoring, control and dual-SIM connectivity for deployed units. Notable technical components include TOPAS 2130D-compliant signal heads tested against IEC impact, cold and damp-heat standards, ANPR-ready configurations, and integrated telematics. SG holds exclusive UK and Ireland distribution rights for Berlex's R6+ traffic signal range.

SG operates a B2B direct sales model with quote-based pricing, supplemented by rental/hire services for short-term projects along major UK motorway corridors (M25, M1, M6, M20, HS2) and into Ireland. Revenue streams comprise hardware sales (INSTABOOM, SOSEC, Berlex, Horizont product lines), recurring Service Plans for maintenance and support, and bespoke fixed access control installations. The company has deployed 2,500+ units serving 200+ industry customers, with named contracts including National Highways, HS2/SCS Railways, Persimmon Homes and Burlington Stone.

Name

SG

Legal name

Solar Gates UK Limited

Website

https://solargates.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

UK-based SG (Solar Gates UK Limited) manufactures solar-powered and solar-hybrid site security barriers, traffic management systems, and worker protection solutions for infrastructure, construction, rail, highways, airports, and event sectors across the UK and Ireland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar-Powered Traffic Management & Site Security Equipment

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Security Systems Services (56162)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829)

akta.pro primary industry

Parking Access & Revenue Control (PARCS) & Payment Systems (BPABAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Gate Automation, Access Control & Operator Repair (HSAIAJAD)

Keywords

• Solar-powered barriers
• Traffic management systems
• Portable traffic signals
• Site security equipment
• Construction access control

Headquarters

HQ city

Boughton Monchelsea

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Sale of solar-powered barriers (INSTABOOM, SOSEC), traffic signals, and related security equipment to construction, infrastructure, and event management sectors.
2. Rental/Hire Services: Temporary equipment hire including VMS (Variable Message Signs) and mobile barriers for short-term projects. Multiple UK locations supported including M25, M1, M6, HS2 corridors.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

SG (Solar Gates UK Limited) designs, manufactures, sells and rents solar-powered and solar-hybrid barriers, cloud-connected portable traffic signals, road safety products, and fixed access control systems for infrastructure projects. Its core lines are INSTABOOM™ rapid-deployment barriers, SOSEC heavy-duty mobile security barriers, and the Berlex R6+ traffic and pedestrian signal range (exclusively distributed in the UK and Ireland) managed via the BerlexConnect cloud platform. Customers are highways, rail, construction, airport, port and event operators in the UK and Ireland.

Product overview

SG (Solar Gates) delivers a portfolio of solar-powered site security, traffic management, and worker protection solutions primarily for infrastructure, construction, rail, airports, ports, and events sectors. The core product line centres on three flagship barrier and signal systems: INSTABOOM™ (solar hybrid rapid-deployment barriers for traffic management and incursion control), SOSEC Barriers (heavy-duty mobile solar-powered security barriers that require no mains power or groundworks), and the Berlex Traffic Signals range (cloud-connected, TOPAS-approved portable traffic signals — including the R6 vehicle signal and R6 pedestrian signal — distributed exclusively by SG in the UK and Ireland, managed via the BerlexConnect cloud platform). These are complemented by a Road Safety product category spanning the Horizont-resold range: Cone Flares, Street Flares, Vario Signs, cycle lane delineators, and parking stops/speed bumps, all built from recycled materials. SG also offers bespoke Fixed Access Control installations for gates, barriers, and bollards, alongside Service Plans covering maintenance and support. The company operates across multiple UK and Ireland locations, deploying over 2,500 units for more than 200 industry customers, with solutions tailored for highways, rail, construction, airports/ports, and events environments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• INSTABOOM™: Solar hybrid powered, rapid-deployment barriers for traffic management and incursion control. No external power needed and fully portable.
• SOSEC
• Berlex Traffic Signals
• Horizont Range

Products and services

• INSTABOOM™ Solar hybrid powered, rapid-deployment barriers for traffic management and incursion control on highways, construction, and infrastructure sites. No external power is required, units are fully portable, and telematics enables remote monitoring. Sold to highways contractors, infrastructure operators, and event organisers.
• SOSEC Barriers Heavy-duty mobile, 100% solar-powered barrier systems that secure construction and infrastructure sites without manned security, mains power, or groundworks. Deployed in minutes, fully off-grid, and ANPR-ready. Used by rail, construction, and infrastructure customers including HS2 contractors.
• Berlex Traffic Signals Cloud-connected, remotely controlled temporary traffic signals with dual-SIM connectivity, TOPAS approval, and long battery life. Distributed exclusively by SG in the UK and Ireland under an exclusive partnership with Berlex. Sold to highways, construction, and event operators.
• Berlex R6 Portable Traffic Signal Intelligent portable traffic light system with cloud-based control, full site visibility, scalable deployment, and reduced site visits. Features dual-SIM connectivity and TOPAS approval. Used for temporary vehicle traffic management on highways and construction projects.
• Berlex R6 Portable Pedestrian Signal Cloud-based portable pedestrian traffic signals for temporary pedestrian crossings during road or site shutdowns, supporting multiphase operations. Features dual-SIM connectivity, TOPAS approval, and integrates with vehicle signals on the BerlexConnect platform. Up to 10 days runtime on a single battery charge, extendable with solar panels April-October.
• Remote Stop/Go Traffic Control System Portable, remote-operated stop/go systems that allow a single operator to safely control traffic at roadworks. Features high visibility, easy setup, weatherproofing, and long battery life. Sold to highways contractors and site operators.
• Horizont Road Safety Range Range of road safety products resold by SG, including cone flares, cycle lane delineators, street flares, Vario Signs, and parking stops/speed bumps manufactured from recycled materials to EU standards. Sold to highways, construction, and event operators.
• Cone Flare Sequenced high-visibility LED cone attachments providing 360-degree visibility with weather resistance, multiple flash modes, easy attachment, and rechargeable long battery life. Used for traffic safety on highways, construction, and event sites.
• Street Flare Portable sequenced warning lights with high-power LED, magnetic base, long runtime, multiple modes, and IP67 waterproofing. Impact resistant up to 13 tonnes. Used for emergency and worksite warning.
• Vario Sign (Variable Message Sign) Intelligent solar-powered Variable Message Sign (VMS) for road safety, featuring speed reduction alerts, real-time messaging, remote management, and rugged durability. Available for sale and short-term hire across UK motorway corridors.
• Parking Stops / Speed Bumps Durable 50mm recycled speed bumps designed to reduce vehicle speeds to around 15 mph, made from 100% recycled plastic with built-in reflectors for high visibility day and night. Sold to commercial, construction, and public-sector buyers.
• Fixed Access Control Installations Bespoke fixed-install solutions for gates, barriers, bollards, and access control systems, designed, manufactured, and installed by SG with 24/7 support. Targets commercial properties, private estates, schools, and public spaces.
• Service Plans Maintenance, support, and servicing contracts covering SG's installed base of solar barriers, traffic signals, and access control systems, with 24/7 support for fixed access control customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 10 days runtime on single battery charge for R6+ pedestrian signals, extendable with solar panels April-October

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• BerlexcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 17 March 2026Solar Gates signed an exclusive partnership with Berlex to distribute its portable traffic signal system (R6+) in the UK and Ireland. The system features a cloud-based platform (BerlexConnect) that allows remote monitoring and control, enhancing safety and operational efficiency. Solar Gates will provide local support and services within the region.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• A-Safe Ltd: UK-headquartered manufacturer of polymer-based safety barriers and traffic management products for warehouses, construction, and highways. Comparable in barrier category, B2B sales model, and worksite safety use cases, though differentiated by material (polymer vs. steel/solar).
• MVIS Ltd: UK-based manufacturer of portable solar-powered Variable Message Signs and intelligent transport solutions for highways and construction — directly overlaps SG's VMS, solar hybrid, and highways customer base. MVIS products are even cited in SG's own customer testimonials.
• Messagemaker Displays Ltd: UK manufacturer of LED traffic signs, VMS, and speed warning systems. Direct peer on solar-powered road safety signage, sharing UK highways and construction customers.
• Coeval International Ltd: UK manufacturer of VMS, solar-powered signs, and traffic management equipment for highways and tunnels. Closely comparable to SG on solar-powered VMS, UK highways customers, and integrated telematics offerings.
• ATG Access Ltd: UK manufacturer of bollards, road blockers, and vehicle barriers with PAS 68 ratings. Direct peer on the fixed access control and high-security perimeter side, with similar government and infrastructure clients.
• Frontier Pitts Ltd: UK manufacturer of physical security barriers, automatic gates, bollards, and turnstiles for high-security sites. Comparable to SG's SOSEC and fixed access control product lines in barrier/gate hardware and the infrastructure/construction customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Swarco AG: Austrian-headquartered global leader in traffic management systems, signals, VMS, and smart mobility. Overlaps with SG on portable traffic signals and VMS, though at a much larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Kapsch TrafficCom AG: Global provider of intelligent transportation systems, including tolling, traffic management, and connected vehicle solutions. Comparable to SG at the connected-traffic platform level, though serving a much broader market with software-led offerings.
• Hill & Smith PLC: UK-listed infrastructure products group with galvanizing, fencing, and safety barrier divisions serving highways, rail, and utilities. Broader portfolio than SG but overlaps meaningfully on highways/rail safety products and customer base.

Emerging players

• Stentofon (Zenitel Group): Provider of critical communications, intercoms, and access control systems used at sites like the Persimmon Homes deployment referenced in SG's testimonials. Partial overlap on access control/intercom integration within SG's fixed access control solutions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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