Safetyflex Barriers

What Safetyflex Barriers does

Safetyflex Barriers Limited is a UK-based, privately-held manufacturer of crash-rated hostile vehicle mitigation (HVM) products, founded in 2010 and headquartered in Coventry, England. The company designs and produces anti-terrorist bollards, perimeter fencing, security gates, crash blocks, planters, benches, and integrated street furniture, all built around a proprietary military-grade spring steel technology covered by more than 45 patents in the UK and internationally. On impact, the spring steel behaves as a torsion, lateral, and bending spring, absorbing vehicle energy and returning to its original position — a functional differentiator versus conventional rigid barriers that typically require replacement after a major collision. The portfolio spans shallow-mount (200mm foundation), surface-mount (no-dig), and ultra-shallow (80mm bridge topping) variants, with products certified to PAS68, IWA-14-1:2013, and ISO 22343-1 standards through crash testing at Horiba-MIRA and TRL.

The company sells directly to enterprise and government buyers through its UK headquarters plus regional offices in the USA and Australia, with installations reported across six continents. Named customers span government and critical infrastructure (Westminster Bridge, Hackney, Olympic Way), financial services (HSBC), retail (John Lewis, Tesco Extra), entertainment venues (Swansea Arena, London Eye, Brixton House, Prince Charles Cinema), and hospitality (Frankie and Bennys). Pricing is quote-based with a 50% deposit upon order acceptance, and products are available for outright purchase or rental (notably the Crash Gate 40 for temporary events). Beyond core HVM, the platform has been extended into adjacent applications including car park barriers, industrial bump protection, pedestrian guardrails, surface-mount flood defence stoppers, and the Defence Wall — leveraging the same spring steel architecture for dual-use security and climate resilience use cases.

Name

Safetyflex Barriers

Legal name

Safetyflex Barriers Limited

Website

https://safetyflexbarriers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Safetyflex Barriers is a UK-based, privately-held manufacturer of patented spring steel crash-rated security barriers, bollards, fencing, and gates sold to government, military, airports, utilities, retail, and entertainment venues across six continents, certified to PAS68, IWA-14, and ISO 22343-1.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hostile Vehicle Mitigation Security Barriers

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531)

akta.pro primary industry

Road Safety Barriers & Crash Attenuation Systems (Guardrails, Median Barriers, End Treatments) (TLAJAGAA)

Keywords

• Hostile vehicle mitigation
• Crash-rated bollards
• Anti-terrorist security barriers
• Perimeter fencing systems
• Vehicle security barriers

Headquarters

HQ city

Coventry

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Security Barrier and Bollard Sales: Direct sales of crash-rated barriers, bollards, fencing systems, and street furniture. Products tested to PAS68, IWA-14, and ISO 22343-1 standards. One-time purchase model with product prices based on specifications and crash ratings required.
2. Product Rental: Crash Gate 40 and other products available for rent in addition to purchase, providing flexible options for temporary event security needs.
3. Installation Services: On-site management and installation services offered as part of the solution, with products manufactured to bespoke requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Safetyflex Barriers manufactures crash-rated security barriers, bollards, fencing systems, and street furniture using patented military-grade spring steel technology. The company offers over 30 Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) approved products including anti-terrorist bollards (Truckstopper series), slimline rising bollards, security fencing (ONEline and Springline), crash gates, surface mount planters, and flood defence systems. All products are tested to PAS68, IWA-14, and ISO 22343-1 international standards and are designed for permanent or temporary installation at government, military, airport, and critical infrastructure sites.

Product overview

Safetyflex Barriers is a manufacturer of patented spring steel crash-rated security barriers and bollards offering over 30 Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) approved products. The portfolio includes: the Truckstopper series (1-10, 17) of anti-terrorist bollards ranging from carstoppers to 50mph-rated truck barriers; Slimline Rising Bollards (RB001-RB003) with shallow foundations; Bridge Bollards with ultra-shallow 80mm topping; Crash Gates and Swing Gates for surface mount HVM access control; ONEline and Springline security fencing systems combining barriers with integrated fences; Surface Mount and Fix Block crash blocks; PAS68 Street Furniture including planters, benches, cycle racks; Flood Defence Stoppers and Defence Wall systems. All products utilize proprietary military-grade spring steel technology that absorbs impact energy and returns to original position after collision. Testing standards include ISO 22343-1, PAS68:2007/2010, and IWA-14-1:2013. The company operates global offices with installations across 6 continents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Truckstopper 1 Anti-terrorist spring steel bollard tested at MIRA to BSI PAS68:2007, stopping a 7.5 tonne truck at 30mph (48kph) with zero penetration. Features 400mm deep foundation and 1.2m wide footing.
• Truckstopper 2 Anti-terrorist bollard tested at MIRA with both 7.5 tonne truck and 2.5 tonne 4x4 at 40mph (64kph) to PAS68:2007. Features flexible spring barrier system with 400mm deep foundations.
• Truckstopper 3 Low-cost perimeter fencing solution tested to PAS68:2007, stopping 7.5 tonne truck at 30mph. Features 400mm deep, 1m wide foundations and follows ground contours.
• Truckstopper 5 Patent-protected design tested at MIRA to PAS68:2010, stopping 18 tonne GVW truck at 50mph (80kph). Features 400mm deep, 1.2m wide foundations with spring post technology.
• Truckstopper 6-30 Super shallow mount bollard with only 200mm foundation depth. Patent-granted design stops 7.5 tonne truck at 30mph (48kph). Features 46kg base plate and follows ground contours.
• Truckstopper 7-40 Shallow single mount bollard with 200mm foundation depth. Crash tested at 90° and 45° with 7500kg truck at 40mph. Available in fixed or removable options with slimline oval shroud.
• Truckstopper 8 Low-cost bollard designed to stop 2.5 tonne 4x4 vehicles and vans from ram raiding attacks. Only 109mm diameter, 800mm high with 500mm shallow footing.
• Truckstopper 9-40 Super shallow foundation bollard with only 200mm depth. Rated to stop 7.5 tonne GVW truck at 40mph/64kph. Smallest and cheapest N2A 40mph bollard system available.
• Truckstopper 10-30 World's first crash tested surface mounted single bollard. Tested to IWA 14 with 7200kg truck at 30mph. Installs directly on concrete without digging; ideal for underground car parks.
• Bridge Bollards Ultra-shallow anti-terrorist bollard for bridge protection with only 80mm topping depth. Stops 18 tonne N3C vehicle (London bus equivalent) at 30mph at 30° attack angle. Heritage and modern style options.
• Carstopper 30 Shallow mount single removable bollard with only 200mm foundation depth. Stops 1.5 tonne vehicle at 30mph. Smallest crash-rated PAS68 bollard for car parks and retail.
• Slimline Rising Bollard RB001-30 Shallow mount rising bollard with 45cm foundation depth. Stops 7.5 tonne truck at 30mph/48kph at 90° and 45°. Manually operated via cordless drill, no mains power required.
• Slimline Rising Bollard RB003-50 Shallow mount rising bollard stopping 7.5 tonne truck at 50mph/80kph. Patent-granted design with shallow foundation. Manual operation via cordless drill, low maintenance.
• Crash Gate 40 Surface mount crash gate tested to IWA-14 with 7.5 tonne truck at 40mph/64km/h. Installs in 4 hours, no mains electricity needed. Solar-powered hydraulic operation, 75-second opening time, 4.5m pass-through gap. Available for purchase or rental.
• Swing Gate 40 Surface mount manually operated HVM swing gate tested to IWA-14 with 7200kg truck at 40mph. Requires no ground fixings, completely free standing, carbon neutral manual operation.
• ONEline Security Fencing World's first PAS68 Fencing System combining barrier and security fence in one. Tested at TRL Berkshire to PAS 68:2010. Single concrete footing installation for one-line defense.
• Oneline Springline 30/50 All-in-one HVM super shallow fence line with 40cm foundation depth. Dual tested at 30mph/48kph (PAS68) and 50mph/80kph (IWA-14) to stop 18 tonne truck. ADS Security Innovation award winner 2019.
• Springline 30 PAS68 crash fence tested at 30mph/48kph with 7500kg truck. 400mm foundation depth, fits in soft/waterlogged ground. Modular system with independently linked slings for slopes and corners.
• Springline 30 Surface Mount World's first surface mount crash fence tested to IWA-14 with 7.2 tonne truck at 30mph/48kph. No dig solution for rapid deployment. Stops attack from both sides. Patent granted 12/07/2016.
• Springline 50 IWA 14 crash fence with shallow 400mm foundation. Stops 7200kg N3C truck at 80kph (50mph). Designed for hostile vehicle mitigation at airports, MOD bases, oil and gas infrastructure.
• Springline 50 Surface Mount World's first surface mount HVM fence rated for 18 tonne N3C truck at 50mph/80kph. No foundation required, no need to worry about underground services. Patent granted. Ideal for nuclear and government sites.
• PAS68 Street Furniture Integrated street furniture designed to fit PAS68 Truckstopper range. Includes cycle stands, cycle racks, floral displays, benches, and planter systems that blend security with aesthetics for public realm environments.
• Crash Block 50 World's only high-speed multiple crash tested surface mount crash block. Stops 7.5 tonne truck at 30/40mph and 18 tonne GVW truck at 50mph/80kph. Four tests on same block at Horiba Mira. Patent granted.
• Surface Mount Planter 50 (Crash Planter Block 50) World's only high-speed IWA14 multiple crash tested surface mount planter. Stops 18 tonne GVW truck at 50mph/80kph. Four impact tests on same block at Horiba Mira including gap test. Patent granted.
• Surface Mount Planter 40 Surface mount planter integrated with bench. Stops 7.5 tonne truck at 40mph/64kph. No foundations, pinning or fixings required. 1-hour install/removal time. Can be used for flood defence.
• Surface Mount Crash Bench IWA-14 crash tested surface mount bench stopping 7.5 tonne vehicle at 40mph/64kph. Install time 1 hour. Dual purpose for security and leisure. No ground fixings required. Can be used for flood defence.
• PAS68 Planter World's smallest crash rated security planter with universal slimline design. Stops 7.5 tonne truck at 30-50mph. Surface mounted with shallow foundation, 100kg weight. Patent granted. Dual tested to PAS68 and ASTM standards.
• Fix Block 40 ISO 22343-1 tested shallow mount solution with 200mm foundation depth. Achieves 0 penetration at 40mph/64kph stopping 7.5 tonne vehicle. Reduces installation time and groundworks.
• Fix Block 30 ISO 22343-1 tested shallow foundation hostile vehicle mitigation solution. Stops 7.5 tonne vehicle at 30mph/48kph with controlled 2.1m penetration. 200mm foundation depth reduces installation requirements.
• Flood Defence Stoppers Portable flood stoppers for slowing feeder streams. Surface mounted, no ground fixings required. Installs in 12 hours. Anti-sink mats withstand 50 tonnes. Can be upgraded from mini to medium to large dam.
• Defence Wall Surface mount anti-terrorist defence wall. 2-hour installation, no ground fixings required. Bullet proof, can be used as retreat area. Stackable up to 3+ units high. Also functions as flood defence.
• Crash Resisting Impact System Unique crash barrier system using spring steel that returns to original position after impact. Designed for temporary or permanent protection of buildings, vehicles, pedestrians and security fencing in industrial and commercial applications.
• CP01 Car Park Barrier Car park barrier system designed for modern car parks. One barrier system protecting people, vehicles and property, meeting car park-specific standards and regulations.
• CP02 Car Park Barrier Car park barrier system working all round a modern car park protecting people, vehicles and property, meeting car park-specific standards.
• CP03 Car Park Barrier Car park barrier system for modern car park applications. Protects people, vehicles and property with one barrier system meeting car park-specific standards.
• Bump Bar Protection Wall and floor mounted bump bars using spring system to absorb low-speed impact energy. Protects walls and vehicles from bumps and knocks in car parks, factories, warehouses. Heavy duty options available.
• Pedestrian Guardrail System Spring fence system for pedestrian protection at accident blackspots. Modular design with hinged barriers that absorb impact energy and return to original position. Low maintenance, durable. On-site management and installation services offered.
• Ram Raid Security Barriers Security barriers designed to protect against ram raid attacks. Part of Safetyflex's industrial security product range.
• Security Road Blocker Road blocker system for perimeter security. Part of Safetyflex's revolutionary fence barrier security systems replacing conventional rigid barriers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Zero penetration achieved with Truckstopper 1 at 30mph with 7.5 tonne truck
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MIRA / Horiba-MiracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCrash testing partner for product certification. Products tested at MIRA (now Horiba-Mira) vehicle crash test centre in the UK to PAS68, IWA-14, and ISO 22343-1 standards. All bollards individually load tested before leaving factory to match tested specifications.
• TRL Testing Ground BerkshirecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerONEline Security Fencing tested at TRL testing ground Berkshire UK to PAS 68:2010 standard for vehicle performance classification.
• CPNI (Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCPNI engaged specialist manufacturers and consulting engineers to support development of comprehensive testing regime and test standard for security barrier market, culminating in IWA 14-1:2013 publication. Safetyflex products developed with reference to these standards.
• Global Distributor NetworkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProducts installed on 6 continents with help of teams at global offices in UK, USA, and Australia. Distributor network implied by worldwide distributors mentioned on Crash Gate 40 page.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Nasatka Security: US provider of high-security vehicle barriers, crash gates, and bollards with established federal and military customers, comparable to Safetyflex's anti-terrorist product positioning.
• Jackals Fencing (Jacksons Fencing): Established UK perimeter security and fencing manufacturer offering PAS68-rated fencing solutions that overlap with Safetyflex's Springline and ONEline product ranges.
• Delta Scientific: US-based global leader in vehicle barriers, bollards, and crash-rated gates with a much larger portfolio and installed base, competing for the same government and high-security customers as Safetyflex internationally.
• Ross Technology: US manufacturer of crash-rated barriers, bollards, and perimeter security systems serving military, nuclear, and commercial markets, overlapping with Safetyflex's critical infrastructure customer base.
• Ameristar Perimeter Security: Large US perimeter security and anti-ram fencing manufacturer with comparable crash-rated fence systems serving government and commercial customers.

Direct peers

• ATG Access: UK-based manufacturer of hostile vehicle mitigation bollards, barriers, and gates, directly competing with Safetyflex in the PAS68/IWA-14-certified HVM market for government and critical infrastructure buyers.
• Frontier Pitts: British manufacturer of HVM bollards, road blockers, gates, and barriers, competing with Safetyflex for UK government, transport, and commercial perimeter security contracts.
• Heald Ltd: UK manufacturer of surface-mount and shallow-mount HVM bollards and barriers. Closest direct competitor to Safetyflex's surface-mount Truckstopper and Springline product lines.
• Cova Security Gates: UK designer and manufacturer of crash-rated security gates and barriers, directly competing with Safetyflex's Crash Gate 40 and Swing Gate 40 product lines.

Regional players

• Barkers Engineering: Australian manufacturer of HVM bollards, fencing, and barriers, comparable to Safetyflex's Australian operations and overlapping in Oceania critical infrastructure and government segments.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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