Permanent vehicle restraint systems
Steel and aluminium parapets & passive sign supports

Products and partnerships that endure

Hill & Smith VRS designs, manufactures and supplies permanent safety barriers, bridge and pedestrian parapets and passive safe sign support systems that protect road users worldwide. All backed by exceptional service and trusted experience.

About Us

Our rich, 200 year heritage

From our home in the Black Country, along the highways of the UK, to the far corners of the world… our legacy blends innovation and sustainability, crafting solutions that protect people and infrastructure. We’re proud to share our heritage and celebrate our bicentenary.

Our heritage

Our solutions

As a trusted global partner, Hill & Smith VRS delivers high-quality, engineered solutions backed by decades of technical expertise. From designing to manufacturing, installing and repairing, we work collaboratively with all our customers globally to ensure we provide the best solutions.

Our systems are designed, tested and certified to the highest industry performance standards.
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Steel Highway VRS

One of the first companies in the UK to develop a range of independently tested…

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Rail & Vehicle Bridge Parapets

A bridge parapet is a safety barrier that is installed on the edge of a…

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Pedestrian Systems

Pedestrian barrier systems are installed to guide and separate people from vehicles and other hazards.…

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Passive Sign Supports

Passive traffic sign posts are developed to minimise the damage caused to a vehicle and…

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Protecting people and planet

At Hill & Smith VRS, we prioritise our people and our planet. We are committed to providing a safe and supportive workplace while actively reducing our environmental footprint. Making a positive impact within our community is also a core value we hold close to heart.

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