Barriers International Company Profile
Barriers International was established in 1989 and specialises in the design, manufacture and installation of specialist CrowdBarrier systems and safety products specifically aimed at the global sports industry. The company has the capability to provide a wide range of solutions for all sports and crowd separation requirements.
Barriers International has developed sports safety fencing for numerous clients throughout the world building up a highly respected reputation for quality and service. With more than 20 years of industry experience our Staff are able to assist clients in selecting the most appropriate solution to ensure the protection of athletes, competitors and spectators at pitch side.
In some instances our large diameter, impact modified top rail which features in our impact absorbing systems is not practicable in areas where severe vandalism is prevalent, in these instances we offer an all metal alternative.
Safety Standards
Barriers International has developed their range of fencing with safety as the precedent. For Horse Racing, in 1989, we removed the above ground metal reinforcement from the support posts and re-configured it underground. For Equestrian Eventing, in 2000, we developed the ‘FrangiblePin’ in conjunction with Andrew Mellor, then Head of Motor Sport Safety at TRL. In 2002 we designed and introduced impact absorbing CrowdBarriers for Field Sports at pitch side. More recently, in 2005, we pushed the boundaries in Horse Racing by the introduction of the ‘PostFuse’.
Football and Rugby Barriers and Fencing
Safety barriers and fencing systems are required for football, hockey and rugby grounds to protect both the competitors and the public. Our Pitch Surround CrowdBarrier fencing is widely used within the UK and Europe and features a modular design with optional ground settings for bespoke requirements. The system is compliant with the ‘Guide to Safety at Sports Grounds’ requirements. With precision laser-assisted installation by the Barriers International specialist team, the system will offer optimum performance and aesthetics. Options include:
- Standard Pitch Barriers: These CrowdBarriers have no lower protection. It is available in a Fixed or Demountable format.
- Pitch Barrier with Advertising: The standard system incorporating fixtures for displaying advertising panels.
- Pitch Barrier with Mesh Panels: This Barrier system features wire mesh infill panels to improve security and to ensure children and animals are kept off the pitch.
- Pitch Barrier with Child Rail: The standard system which is fitted with an intermediate rail.
- Gates: Single and double leaf metal gates which are topped with a safety rail. The double gates are available in 3.50m, 6.00m and 8.00m openings; single gates are 1.50m wide. Our boom gate has moderate lower protection; it will span a wide opening and can be installed in locking pairs.
- Access Points: A simple system of sliding rails which allow fast access for maintenance vehicles, ambulances or entrances for participants. The opening is created by sliding one rail inside another.
- Temporary Pitch Barrier: A quick & easy removable barrier system on a firm foundation.
Equestrian Barriers and Fencing
The Horse Racing running rails have been designed to be strong and flexible; they can absorb impact and afterwards return to their original shape. Barriers International has been at the forefront of race-rail design since 1989. All the rail systems are manufactured using the latest materials and extrusion techniques, these include:
- Premier Rail - our top of the range system, available in single or parallel rail format. When used in single rail format it is usually on each side of the race track and when used in parallel rail format it is used as a course division. The PostFuse safety module can be incorporated into either of these two systems. Following tests carried out on behalf of the Australian Racing Authorities the system was awarded a top rating of 3 stars.
- Utility Rail - we provide rails for minor racecourses, gallops and training establishments
- CrowdBarriers - the attribute of our CrowdBarriers have been described in the section above
There are many other variations on the types of rail mentioned above, such as Multiple Height Rails, Trotting Rails and Rails on Sledges as well as a complementary system of gates and access points.
Other Sports Barriers and Fencing
Barriers International has developed and adapted a wide range of systems for other sporting disciplines and activities including Polycurb® for athletics tracks; border fences for roller skate paths, BMX tracks, cricket pitch squares, rails for greyhound racing and piste rails for Zorbing. Our CrowdBarriers also have a use in many of these sports.
General Fencing
We offer a contemporary range of round and square profile fencing for paddocks, gardens and municipal use. Most of our systems are UV stabilised, weather resistant, maintenance free and vermin proof, they are also resistant to insect infestation, have no sharp edges and will not cause injury.
Barriers International is proud of their unique and extensive range - safe, durable and adaptable fencing systems for a vast array of sporting and other environments. After more than 20 years in the industry, the company is a renowned and leading manufacturer in an extremely competitive market. Barriers International is committed to the continued research and development of their systems to ensure they exceed the requirements of an ever changing Health and Safety environment. Our company Staff welcome enquiries and will provide comprehensive advice if requested.