BG Europa (UK) Ltd was established in 1988 from the Barber Greene England company following Barber Greene's acquisition by Astec. Technology and expertise existing within Barber Greene at that time was incorporated within BG Europa (UK) Ltd. This expertise has been utilised to develop equipment integrating new technologies whilst retaining the traditional quality and dependability of Barber Greene. In 1994 BG Europa (UK) Ltd moved to new 800m² purpose built premises in Wickhambrook, Suffolk, England. Only 10 miles from Bury St Edmunds, the home of Barber Greene England, the move allowed integration of the design office, spares department and stores whilst retaining links with local suppliers.