Protecting People Since 2006
For over 20 years, SG has been at the forefront of innovation in solar-powered security and traffic management solutions.WeAreSG - keeping people safe on site since 2006.
Our Journey
20 years of innovation in solar-powered security.
2006 Launched
SG (then Solar Gates) is established in Kent
2006 Innovation
First solar-powered gate installed at Leeds Castle
2016 SOSEC
SOSEC barrier launched
2018 INSTABOOM™
The revolutionary rapid-deployment INSTABOOM™ is introduced to the market
2019 Safety Innovation
INSTABOOM™ GS6 overheight protection wins Highways England Safety Innovation of the Year
2020 Highway Care
Highway Care invests in SG (then Solar Gates).
2021 Highways Heroes
SG (then Solar Gates) wins two Highways Heroes Awards
2022 Employment Conference
SG (then Solar Gates) hosts the National Employment Conference with Ministry of Justice and Timpsons
2022 New Zealand
SG (then Solar Gates) goes global with the New Zealand distributor RTL
2023 Remote Stop / Go
SG (then Solar Gates) launches INSTABOOM™ Go remote operated Stop / Go and wins LCRIG Innovation Award
2025 Torquay Group & Ireland
SG (then Solar Gates) is acquired by Torquay Group and opens a new Ireland subsidiary
2026 Berlex Traffic Systems
SG (then Solar Gates) becomes the exclusive distributor in the UK and Ireland for Berlex Portable Traffic Signals
2026 2026 Rebrand
Solar Gates becomes SG, reflecting everything we now deliver. #WeAreSG
2026 Three becomes one
SG, P&D Specialist Services + MVIS join as one. #WeAreSG
Awards & Recognition
Our commitment to innovation and safety has been recognised across the industry.
