Why Buying Fewer, Branded Barriers Can Save You Money in 2025

In construction, civils, and highways work, the assumption has always been simple:
more barriers = better value.

But with rising material costs and tighter budgets, smart site managers are realising that buying fewer, branded barriers can actually save money — especially when most suppliers force you to order a minimum of 120 units for branding.

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The Problem: High Minimum Orders Cost More Than You Think

Across the UK, most suppliers require you to buy at least 120 barriers before they’ll add your logo.
That’s over £3,500–£4,000 upfront before you’ve even started your project — and for smaller contractors, that’s a huge cash drain.

On top of that, you’re paying for:

• Storage space for barriers you don’t yet need
• Extra transport and handling
• Increased lead times
• Money tied up in stock instead of your business

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The OAKEYS Advantage: 50-Unit Minimum

At OAKEYS Safety, we’ve made branded Chapter 8 barriers affordable for everyone.
With our Melba Swintex 2m Gate Barrier, you can order your company logo on a custom digital ID board with just 50 barriers minimum — no bulk buy needed.

👉 Order branded barriers from just 50 units

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How Ordering 50 Instead of 120 Saves You Money

1. Lower Upfront Costs

Buying 120 barriers can easily exceed £3,500–£4,000.
With OAKEYS, 50 barriers cost around £1,499–£1,699 total — saving you roughly £2,000 upfront while still getting the same professional, compliant branding.

2. Reduced Storage & Handling

Less bulk means less space needed.
Fewer barriers reduces warehouse, delivery, and labour costs, saving hundreds more each year.

3. Improved Cash Flow

Instead of tying up money in surplus stock, you can reinvest that cash into other areas of your business — equipment, staffing, or marketing — where it delivers real returns.

4. Less Lost or Mixed-Up Equipment

Branded ID boards make your barriers instantly identifiable, reducing the risk of mix-ups or theft on shared sites.
Over time, that’s fewer replacements — and more value retained.

5. Ongoing Brand Visibility

Every branded barrier on site acts as a mini billboard. Your company name is visible to clients, councils, and the public — promoting your business every day, for free.

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Why 50 Is the Smart, Sustainable Choice

Our 50-unit minimum is designed for real-world contractors — not just the big players.
It’s flexible, affordable, and perfectly suited for:

• Civils and utilities projects
• Local council works
• Small to mid-size construction firms
• Traffic management providers

You stay compliant, look professional, and only pay for what you need.

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Buy Smarter. Spend Less. Brand More.

Bulk orders used to be the only way to get your logo on site — not anymore.
With OAKEYS, you can now have fully branded Chapter 8 barriers from just 50 units, at a fraction of the cost.

👉 Buy branded barriers from 50 units
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