Established expertise at the heart of UK highways safety.
Oaklands Plastics Ltd, founded in 1993 and based in Coleshill in the Midlands, are a leading designer and manufacturer of plastic and steel products for the highways, construction, and rail, sectors Having traded successfully for over 30 years, we have cultivated a reputation for reliability, quality, and innovation.
Manufacturing strengths and capabilities
Operating from our Midlands facility, Oaklands boasts advanced manufacturing capabilities including rotational moulding, blow moulding, and steel fabrication. This technical versatility enables us to produce everything from crash-tested, water-filled barriers to steel safety barriers and site safety aids.
Product portfolios for highways safety
• RB22 barrier: A one-piece water-fillable, crash-tested barrier made of UV-stabilised polyethylene. Approved to BS EN 1317-N1 (50 mph) standards, it withstands wind speeds up to 78 mph and offers modular adaptability with mesh panels, hoarding, and gates.
• Fortis Barrier: Heavy-duty steel, self-weighted barrier system wind tested to MIRA Category A standards. Designed to protect work zones near live traffic, it can be deployed by a two-person team and includes accessories such as mesh panels and corner units.
• Additionally, our Barrier Systems range covers water-filled road barriers (both light and heavy duty), pedestrian and Chapter 8 compliant barriers, complete with accessory suites for enhanced security and site segregation.
• Our Traffic & Site Safety range extends to pedestrian aids, traffic calming solutions, kerb ramps, speed ramps, and other essential site safety accessories.
Quality, sustainability and accreditations
Oaklands operates under the internationally recognised ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management) and ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management) standards, reinforcing our commitment to operational excellence and environmental stewardship. We are also an active member of the British Plastics Federation, Carbon Neutral Britain, and the Association of Rotational Molders, further demonstrating our dedication to sustainable practice.
Strategic developments and market position
Since 2022, we have embarked on a refreshed brand identity journey, unveiling a modernised look and launching our Firmus Professional Barrier at Highways UK 2024. Firmus Professional combines visual cohesion with robust functionality, featuring a refined pin-and-eye system and industry-leading spigot and foot design.
Commitment to customers and values
Guided by six core values - Sustainability, Safety, Quality, Customer Focus, Reliability, and Friendliness - Oaklands ensures every product and interaction reflects its ethos; from concept through design, prototyping, production, and distribution via a global network of approved stockists and distributors, we support clients with in-house technical and sales teams and custom moulding services.
