With nearly 50 years of trading, multi award winning and hundreds of years of combined experience amongst its team.
Barnbrook holds a portfolio of internationally-recognised accreditations and is building upon its superior expertise to pioneer intelligent technology to provide next-generation capabilities on the cutting edge of the digital revolution transforming business and the world today.
Their strong base, broad market sector spread, and financial prudence has enabled the company to maintain profitability through challenging times.
Why select Barnbrook Systems?
Innovation
Barnbrook is continuously pushing the boundaries to develop next-generation technologies.
Proven Expertise
Decades of experience in aerospace engineering and technology development.
Quality & Compliance
Fully certified and compliant with aerospace industry standards.
Bespoke Solutions
Custom-engineered products designed to meet your specific needs.
Sustainability Focus
Committed to developing future-ready, eco-friendly aviation solutions.
Accessibility
We ensure that our products and services are user-friendly and widely available.
Our mission & values
At Barnbrook, our mission is to design and deliver innovative engineering solutions through customer-centric practices, fostering local employment and a culture of continuous learning and innovation for stable growth.
Barnbrook is committed to sustainability and local community engagement, maintaining a local supply chain and supporting local employment. Collaboration with local universities and colleges as well as schools through STEM programs helps ensure a steady flow of young engineers.
Barnbrook is an active supporter of the National Aerospace Technology Programme (NATEP) to help SMEs develop innovative technologies to win business with higher-tier companies worldwide.
Our history
Barnbrook began its journey in a humble garage in 1978 and has since grown into a thriving company, now employing over 50 dedicated individuals offering more than 500 innovative products.
Leadership team
Barnbrook is led by Andrew Barnett, with many of the staff having been with the organisation for over 30 years, resulting in an unrivalled level of expertise, creativity and innovation.
Andrew Barnett
Andrew is a senior executive with an extensive knowledge of business and technology across a broad range of industries. A former Vice President for a US Bank, Andrew has worked for blue chip and SME organisations for more than 30 years at board, director and operational levels across the UK, Europe and USA.
While comfortable with a hands-on approach, Andrew’s technology experience encompasses microprocessor software design, programming to BPR implementation including design and implementation of business systems. At the helm of Barnbrook, Andrew is energised by mentoring talented teams and improving customer trust and wallet share.
Some of the Barnbrook team
Awards
2025 – Winner SME Business of the Year: Central South Business Awards
2025 – Winner Manufacturing/Engineering Business of the Year: Portsmouth Business Awards
2021 – Finalist Large Business of the Year: Portsmouth News Business Excellence
2021 – Winner Lifetime Achievement: Portsmouth News Business Excellence
2017 – Silver/runner-up Aerospace and Defence Award: Made in the UK
2016 – Finalist Innovation of the Year: British Small Business Awards
2016 – Winner Aerospace and Defence: Made in the South East Awards
2016 – Finalist Technology Award – Made in the South East Awards
2016 – Finalist SME Manufacturing Company of the Year (below £25m turnover): Made in the South East Awards
2016 – Finalist Mobile Technology Award: UK Rail Industry Awards
2016 – Finalist Digital Pioneer Award at UK Rail Industry Awards
2015 – Highly CommendedInnovation of the Year Award: Portsmouth News Business Excellence Awards
2015 – Winner Best Use of Technology: South Coast Business Awards
2015 – Winner Innovation of the Year: Solent Business Awards
2014 – Highly Commended Technical Innovation Award: Light Rail Industry Awards
2014 – Winner Supplier of the Year: Light Rail Industry Awards
2014 – Winner National Passenger Safety Award – UK Rail Industry Awards
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