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Posted on 8th July 2025 at 3:53 pm.

SOSEC: Mobile Solar-Powered Barriers and Lights for Smarter, Safer Work Zones

MVIS is proud to support the innovative SOSEC range of mobile solar-powered barriers and lights, developed by our sister company, Solar Gates. As the world’s first mobile solar barrier system, SOSEC offers a revolutionary, award-winning solution for work zone protection—delivering reliable access control and site security without the need for mains power.

Combining Solar power and Security, SOSEC systems are designed to be rugged, visible, and fully mobile, making them ideal for use across a wide range of industries, including construction, highways, mining, retail, events, quarries, and emergency response.

A Proven Track Record in Innovation

The first SOSEC prototype was developed in 2016 in partnership with Kier Living, addressing the need for safe, effective public demarcation on new build sites without power infrastructure. Since then, the SOSEC range has grown rapidly and is now trusted by major contractors across the UK.

Used on some of the nation’s most demanding infrastructure and construction projects, SOSEC barriers and lights have helped clients:

Cut Health & Safety Executive (HSE) fines
Save millions in security costs
Prevent tonnes of CO₂ emissions
Improve on-site safety and compliance

Smarter Site Security Starts Here

SOSEC continues to lead the way in sustainable site security, offering a cleaner, more efficient alternative to traditional access control methods. Whether you’re looking to secure a construction site, control access on a remote road, or manage safety at an event, SOSEC delivers a future-ready solution.

To learn more about how MVIS and Solar Gates can support your access control and site safety needs, contact us today.

Instaboom Barrier Arm

Posted on 20th June 2025 at 11:57 am.

Written by Ben Kettell

In collaboration with Solar Gates, we are proud to announce that MVIS can offer a comprehensive suite of Barriers and Safety Solutions to you, the customer.

This barrier is a market leader and is used on worksites across the UK. Trial and tested to withstand the harsh winters and the sweltering summers, the Instaboom is the solar powered incursion product that is trusted by customers. We offer the product, the delivery and the friendly service surrounding it.

Fully compliant and deployed in minutes, this barriers is marked by the UKCA and audited by the HSE committee so that we as a company can confidently supply it to you without the risk of it breaking down or causing any harm. With deployment being minutes we will be able to make your roadside safer in no time.

Download our spec sheets to see how these products and improve your site:

Solar Gates UK joins MVIS & Bartco Australia under THL Group

Posted on 18th March 2025 at 10:12 am.

Written by Ben Kettell

Torquay Holdings (THL) Ltd, a global organisation encompassing Mobile Visual Information Systems (MVIS) and Bartco Australia, leaders in advancing safety, innovation, and connectivity across infrastructure, is excited to announce the acquisition of Solar Gates UK, a premier provider of solar-powered safety and security barriers and traffic management solutions.

This strategic acquisition expands the MVIS & Bartco Australia portfolio, building on the success of its current brands to further push the boundaries of intelligent and sustainable infrastructure solutions worldwide.

MVIS, is renowned for its delivery of temporary Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), integrated solutions, and Variable Message Sign (VMS) hire and sale across the UK. With a focus on cutting-edge technology and customer-centric solutions, MVIS has set the standard for dynamic, adaptable transport information systems, further solidifying Torquay Holdings’ reputation for excellence and innovation in infrastructure.

The addition of Solar Gates UK, with its market-leading brands, SOSEC, INSTABOOM, and INSTABOOM Go, brings unique expertise in solar safety technology to Torquay Holdings’ growing portfolio. This acquisition will enable Solar Gates UK to leverage Torquay Holdings’ resources and global reach, broadening the impact of its products and making advancements in solar safety accessible to a wider market.

“We are thrilled to bring Solar Gates UK into the Torquay Holdings family,” said Scott Paton CEO of Torquay Holdings Ltd. “Together with our flagship companies, MVIS and Bartco and its expertise in Intelligent Transport Systems, we see Solar Gates UK as an ideal addition to our mission to deliver safe, sustainable, and intelligent infrastructure solutions. This acquisition strengthens our position in the industry and reinforces our commitment to advancing global infrastructure through innovative, eco-friendly technologies.”

Neil Sampson, Managing Director of Solar Gates UK, expressed enthusiasm about the acquisition, stating, “Joining Torquay Holdings Ltd marks a significant milestone for Solar Gates UK. Collaboration with MVIS in the UK and Bartco in Australia provides routes to new markets that we are aiming to evolve within. This new strategic partnership with the Torquay Holdings team is precisely the strategic direction we have been looking for to enhance our product offerings and further expand our global reach. I look forward to getting to work more closely with the Group companies and bring together the innovative skills and agility that the new trio of firms will bring to the group table.”

With a shared vision of pushing solar technology and enhancing infrastructure safety and connectivity, Torquay Holdings Ltd and Solar Gates UK look forward to making a transformative impact in the global infrastructure market. This collaboration underscores their commitment to providing forward-thinking solutions that prioritise the safety, connectivity, and sustainability of communities worldwide.