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legacy ones through maintenance, repair, and overhaul. Andrew observes,“ Our engineers work with a broad range of technologies, from very old systems to IoT, AI, and predictive maintenance.” The product mix reflects that balance.“ Some output comes from repeat production lines. A large share involves tailored engineering responses to customer needs. Many of those needs are in environments where downtime is not an option,” Andrew adds.
Andrew describes it as a philosophy, not just a process.“ Replacing something doesn’ t always fix it,” he remarks.“ You need to understand how systems behave over time instead of treating issues as isolated failures.”
Global strategy
The move to global markets has reshaped how Barnbrook engages with customers. The opening of its US office, together with its presence in the Czech Republic, marks a step in building that footprint. Andrew explains,“ These offices provide local presence to support growth. Now, a larger share of our output goes overseas, supported by teams in the US and the Czech Republic.” Barnbrook’ s supply chain strategy supports that discipline. During Covid,
Barnbrook kept operating while others paused.“ Our long-term plan of nearshoring, instead of offshoring, worked because it meant we could keep most operations running and reduce reliance on distant suppliers,” Andrew notes.
Supply chain volatility since 2020 has validated that model. Andrew points out:“ Access to components and raw materials remains uneven, driven by energy, logistics, and supply chain pressures.” At the same time, Barnbrook continues to build relationships in new regions.“ Links in Asia and Australia are part of a plan that extends to the end of the decade. We
view these markets as an extension of our engineering and support model rather than a retreat from our UK base,” Andrew says.
That global push runs in parallel with new product development at home. Andrew shares,“ Building on our pressure sensing experience, Barnbrook is developing hydrogen detection systems and is among only a handful of companies worldwide producing ultra-high pressure sensing technology. This opens the door to applications where monitoring and control are central to system design.”
Barnbrook is rolling out new interface technology and expanding its monitoring systems. Andrew adds,“ Our smart technology uses an AI engine to anticipate failures, support maintenance planning, and gives us a heads up about potential failure.”
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