Barkers Engineering

read moreWelcome to Barkers, UK leaders in perimeter security and high security fence systems. For over 40 years, we've been designing, manufacturing and delivering strong and reliable high security fencing and metal finishing services from our Staffordshire plant and are experts at what we do. Our widely held reputation for skill and quality makes us the go-to people for perimeter security solutions, metal treatments and fastener supply. From a single site, our dedicated, down-to-earth team provide a unique end-to-end service.

read moreWilfred Barker established W. H. Barkers and Sons. It began life by engineering equipment for the mines and coal fields that had sprung up following the Industrial Revolution. Tipplers, coal breakers, feeder retarders, turntables, decking plant and vibrator screens were commonly manufactured products. As Barkers' mining products enabled coal supply - the primary energy source at the time - we were deemed a protected industry during WWII. As such, many employees were not drafted and stayed on at Barkers to help Britain keep its lights on and support the war effort from home.