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Barnbrook Systems is expanding its international reach while driving engineering focus and manufacturing resilience forward
For engineering solutions supplier Barnbrook Systems( Barnbrook), 2025 marked a turning point. The company opened a US office, secured new work, and moved further into international markets. The shift reveals a new approach to business growth and a fresh perspective on how Barnbrook positions its engineering capability beyond the UK.
Andrew Barnett, Managing Director and Chief Technical Officer, stands at the center of the shift. Andrew leads both the commercial direction and the technical development of the company. That dual role is essential as Barnbrook navigates new demands in defense, rail, and infrastructure systems.
Nearly four years ago, Andrew took the reins of the family-owned business. Since then, he has moved it into international markets Barnbrook had never targeted before.“ When I took over the company, I decided I would go out and see what the real world was like, not just what social media or the news was saying,” Andrew shares.
The business still operates from its original UK site.“ Oddly, we run the business on a housing estate, not an industrial estate. We were here first, so that is our claim,” Andrew notes. From this site, the team supports applications across aircraft, ships, rail systems, and security infrastructure.
Engineering core
Barnbrook builds relays, switching devices, and integrated subsystems that slot into larger platforms. Andrew explains:“ These units connect to monitoring tools that track performance in real time. The company does not just make components; it integrates them.”
The company designs new systems and supports
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