Our Company

About Barrus

Founded in 1917, Barrus is a great British company with a proud heritage spanning over a century. Innovation and creativity — the core values established by our founder, Ernest Prouty Barrus — continue to drive our success today.

A Diverse and Dynamic Company

Barrus operates across four key market sectors: Marine, Garden, Industrial, and Vehicle.
We are one of the UK’s leading importers and distributors of engines, engine-powered equipment, garden tools, and accessories.

Through partnerships with world-class manufacturers — including Stanley Black & Decker, Segway, Brunswick, Yanmar, and John Deere — Barrus represents over 60 leading brands. Our focus is to source, develop, and deliver premium, innovative products that meet the evolving needs of our customers.

Expert Support Across Every Sector

Each of our market sectors is supported by a specialist sales and technical team.
Working with a network of more than 3,000 authorised dealers, we provide exceptional after-sales service, ensuring every Barrus customer receives the highest quality products and support.

Engineering Excellence

Recognised globally as a leading custom engine builder, our team of applications engineers and engine specialists design and supply bespoke engine solutions directly to OEM production lines.

Our dedicated Research & Development division collaborates closely with the Ministry of Defence (MoD), the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), and other military and emergency services — delivering reliable, high-performance engines for the most demanding environments.

These extreme conditions define the standards of quality, durability, and performance that Barrus applies to every product we supply.

The Power Behind the Brands

For over 100 years, Barrus has built a reputation for trust, innovation, and engineering excellence — values that make us the power behind the brands.