British manufacturer of site equipment, temporary fencing, barriers and site-safety products made from steel, concrete and plastic
HERMEQ UK LIMITED
West Bromwich · Birmingham · Halesowen · Wishaw · Stanford-le-Hope · Dublin · NieuwkoopNew on Amplifa
About HERMEQ
HERMEQ is a British manufacturer, distributor and installer of non-mechanical site equipment and site-safety products based in West Bromwich. The range includes temporary and permanent fencing, barriers, traffic management products, ground protection systems, shoring and groundworks products, lifting and handling attachments, scaffolding accessories, GRP products, timber products and agricultural equipment. The group is vertically integrated with its own steel warehousing and processing (HERMEQ Steel), meaning raw materials are sourced in-house and fully traceable. Manufacturing includes steel fabrication and welding, concrete products such as pre-cast marker blocks and protection plates, and its own GEMA powder coating plant for surface finishing and corrosion protection. With over 300 employees across seven UK sites plus sales locations in Ireland and the Netherlands, HERMEQ supplies many of Europe's largest hire and construction companies and exported more than £15 million worth of British-made products in 2024.
- Site
- B70 9DD West Bromwich
- Processes
- Powder coating, Steel warehousing and processing, Manufacture of temporary fencing, barriers and site-safety equipment (steel fabrication/welding), Manufacture of concrete products (pre-cast marker blocks, posts, protection slabs), Assembly/Installation (HERMEQ On-Site), Sales & hire of site equipment, In-house manufacturing (Steel, Manufacturing), On-site installation (HERMEQ On-Site)
- Materials
- Steel, Concrete, GRP (Glass-fibre reinforced plastic), Timber, Plastic, Glass-fibre reinforced plastic (GRP)
- Founded
- 1980er
- Employees
- 300+ (UK) / 350+
- Industries
- Construction, Construction machinery and hire companies, Infrastructure / Civil Engineering, Traffic / Traffic Management, Utilities, Agriculture
- 01
Steel warehousing and processing (HERMEQ Steel)
- 02
Steel fabrication/welding production
- 03
Concrete pre-cast products
- 04
Powder coating (GEMA)
- 05
Assembly / on-site installation
- 06
Logistics with own fleet
- 07
Sales & hire
- 08
Export
Materials & Processes
Steel
Main material for fencing, barriers, shoring, road plates and handling equipment, processed from its own warehousing.
Concrete
Pre-cast marker blocks, hydrant posts and pipe protection slabs for underground utility protection.
Glass-fibre reinforced plastic (GRP)
For non-conductive fencing, shoring, walkways and signage in areas with electrical requirements.
Plastic
Cable protection covers, warning tape and manhole covers.
Timber
Timber posts, rails, sleepers and fence panels as well as bog mats.
Locations
West Bromwich (Oldbury Road)
GBMailing Address / UK Head Office
- Materials
- Steel, Concrete, Plastic, GRP, Timber
West Bromwich (Sams Lane)
GBPowder Coating & Finishing (Manufacturing)
- Materials
- Steel
- GEMA powder coating plant
Birmingham
GBManufacturing (Shoring, Groundworks & Material Handling)
- Materials
- Steel
Halesowen
GBMidlands Distribution Centre
- Materials
- Steel
Wishaw
GBScotland Distribution Centre
- Materials
- Steel
Stanford-le-Hope
GBLondon Distribution Centre (Essex)
- Materials
- Steel
Dublin 11
IEIreland Distribution Centre
- Materials
- Steel
Nieuwkoop
NLDutch Distribution Centre (HERMEQ B.V.)
- Materials
- Steel
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powder coatingSurface | – | – | – | – | Stahl |
| Steel warehousing and processingEngineering | – | – | – | – | Stahl |
| Manufacture of temporary fencing, barriers and site-safety equipment (steel fabrication/welding)Joining | – | – | – | – | Stahl |
| Manufacture of concrete products (pre-cast marker blocks, posts, protection slabs)Casting | – | – | – | – | Beton |
| Assembly/Installation (HERMEQ On-Site)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
1 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powder coating plant | GEMA | – | – | – | West Bromwich (Sams Lane), UK |
Additional services
Reference customers
History
- 1980er
Founded by Stephen Melhuish as Safe Fence Ltd / HERMEQ Hire & Sales
- 2023
Exports of British-made products worth £6 million
- 2024
Expected exports of over £15 million; ranked as the fourth-fastest-growing private company in Great Britain