HAMPTON STEEL AND GRIPPLE IN PARTNERSHIP

For all those involved in installing fencing, from contractors and farmers to landowners and estate managers, efficiency, reliability and ease of installation are now key considerations.

Areas in which Hampton Steel Ltd continues to lead with innovative and practical solutions.

The Northamptonshire based UK manufacturer is strengthening its already comprehensive fencing offer through its close working relationship with Gripple®, delivering a complete high tensile wire fencing system from a single, trusted source.

By combining Hampton Steel’s UK manufactured fencing wire and post systems with Gripple’s proven wire joining and tensioning technology, installers benefit from a fencing solution that is significantly easier and quicker to erect, install, join and strain. Accurate tensioning of high tensile wire is straightforward, maintenance is simplified, and overall installation time is reduced. Without any compromise on strength or longevity.

“Hampton Steel is focused on supplying complete wire fencing solutions, combining fencing wire and steel posts”, said Patrick Westwood, Managing Director of Hampton Steel Ltd. “Working with Gripple® allows us to offer an integrated system that makes installation even easier for the contractor, while maintaining the quality and performance our customers expect. Everything works together, and it’s all backed by UK manufacturing.”

Hampton Steel’s high tensile wire products are manufactured in the UK and are designed to perform in demanding environments, pairing seamlessly with Gripple® tensioners and joiners to enable precise straining and long-term performance in the field.

Gripple’s innovative joining and tensioning solutions are manufactured in Sheffield and remove the need for traditional knots and complex assemblies, allowing fences to be installed faster and adjusted with ease. When used alongside Hampton Steel’s extensive fencing range – including Hampton Net® Stiff Stay knot fencing, Sentinel® galvanised hinge joint fencing, Rylock® and Rylock One® longer-life wire options, barbed wire, fencing staples and line wires – customers can source the entire fencing solution from one supplier, supported by expert technical knowledge.

The strength of the Hampton – Gripple partnership was clearly demonstrated at LAMMA 2026, the UK’s premier agricultural show, where Gripple showed its support by exhibiting on the Hampton Steel stand. The collaboration highlighted the shared values of innovation, practicality and support for the fencing and agricultural sectors.

This system approach is further strengthened by Hampton Steel’s own patented metal post systems, Strainerlok® and Versalok® guaranteed for 30 years (terms and conditions apply). Together with high tensile wire and Gripple® tensioning technology, they form a modern fencing solution that delivers strength, durability and installer efficiency.

Looking ahead, Hampton Steel and Gripple are both keen to build on this successful partnership, with further collaborations planned throughout 2026 as they continue to develop solutions that meet the evolving needs of the fencing industry.

To discuss your fencing requirements, contact the Hampton team on 01933 234070.