Hesco Group showcases its defensive barriers during IDEX 2015.

HESCO earth-filled barriers are rapidly deployed defensive units that can be surface mounted and provide proven protection against threats, both natural and man-made.

Seen as a benchmark in force protection, HESCO earth-filled barriers have been used extensively in the protection of personnel, equipment and facilities in military, peacekeeping and civilian operations since the first Gulf War, saving countless lives and mission-critical assets.

HESCO products have been involved in civil engineering projects since the company began. The versatility and rapid installation time of a HESCO wall has enabled the application across a wide variety of environmental projects, including wetland restoration and flood protection.

The success of HESCO products within the military has led to the development of security barriers for civil deployment. HESCO barriers and security fences have been used to protect sensitive installations, such as power facilities and oil refineries, and high profile events.

The Hesco Group remains true to their ethos, striving for innovation and integrity and expanding the extensive global portfolio by bringing to market more innovative solutions for protecting those that protect.

Hesco acquired a controlling interest in the specialist manufacturer of ballistic plate inserts. Reed Composite Solutions (RCS), September 2014 and officially launched Hesco Armor in Las Vegas with the introduction of the elite 800 Series and slow motion videos of the products being tested against ammunition. A comparatively new company, RCS made an impact in the ballistic plate market with their innovative trauma reduction, post impact, body plates Soon after the acquisition, the ballistic plates became the product of choice for the United States Coast Guard and continue to impress Special Forces and federal law enforcement with their ergonomic design.