Barclay Chemicals: “We finally found a password manager that works!”
For the past 2 years, Barclay Chemicals has been using NordPass to protect its manufacturing processes and preserve customers' trust.
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Industry
Manufacturing
Company size
50-200 employees
NordPass licenses
115
Time using NordPass
2 years
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Results
Ensured compliance with regulations (e.g., the EU NIS2 directive)
Upheld customer trust across 27 EU countries
Maintained manufacturing processes and production timelines
Enabled safe credential sharing and data breach monitoring within the team
Who’s Barclay Chemicals?
Barclay Chemicals is a family-owned company specializing in the production and supply of high-quality crop protection products. From its fully integrated facility in Dublin, the company manages everything from product development to distribution, serving thousands of customers across Europe and beyond.
30 years of experience
Located in Dublin, Ireland
The cybersecurity challenges
Like any well-established company in the manufacturing industry that operates on a multinational scale, Barclay Chemicals constantly deals with cyber threats like malware attacks and phishing. Defending against these risks is, of course, a top priority for the company. Without effective security measures in place, Barclay Chemicals could find its operations grinding to a halt, jeopardizing everything from production timelines to customer trust.
Industries like ours are under immense pressure. If a company like ours gets hit, the impact could be so severe that it might not be able to deliver the product. Take a ransomware attack, for instance—getting systems back up and running could cost more than paying the ransom. We simply can’t let that happen.
Gordon Murphy
Information Communication Technology Infrastructure Manager at Barclay Chemicals
As a result, Barclay Chemicals takes cybersecurity seriously. From ensuring compliance with regulations such as EU NIS2 to educating its employees on good cybersecurity practices and using the right tools to protect itself from cyber threats, they are making sure they are ready when danger strikes.
Password management before NordPass
Unsatisfied with its previous password manager, Barclay Chemicals needed a new solution. The requirements were clear: a user-friendly platform to monitor the company's security status and enforce secure password practices for the entire team. Their search led them to NordPass.
We were not happy with our existing password manager, as we felt they weren’t transparent about what data they had and how they managed it. So, we started looking for a new tool that would fit our needs and be easy to use. A few friends and colleagues working at different companies suggested NordPass. We did some digging, and it turned out NordPass was exactly what we were looking for.
Gordon Murphy
Information Communication Technology Infrastructure Manager at Barclay Chemicals
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Reasons why Barclay Chemicals chose NordPass
XChaCha20 encryption
Clean, simple interface
Positive product reviews
Security features like Data Breach Scanner
Browser extension
Choosing NordPass for its superior security and simplicity
When it comes to exactly why Barclay Chemicals chose NordPass, it was mainly because of its strong security features and how easy it is to access that level of protection.
We were particularly impressed with the XChaCha20 encryption, which we felt was superior to the legacy AES-256 encryption used by most other tools. But it wasn’t just about encryption—features like the Data Breach Scanner, which allows you to check if your data has been compromised, and the company-wide Password Policy, which lets you enforce strict password rules for all employees, were big decision factors. Plus, the user-friendly interface and the effective browser extension that works across all major browsers were definitely some welcome perks.
Gordon Murphy
Information Communication Technology Infrastructure Manager at Barclay Chemicals
Barclay Chemicals on the NordPass experience: “It just works!”
The team at Barclay Chemicals has been using NordPass for nearly 2 years, and in that time, they’ve grown their license count from just 5 to 110. They’ve found the tool to be seamless and reliable, with one of their key takeaways being that NordPass simply “gets the job done.”
There’s really nothing to complain about with NordPass. The management interface is super clear—it’s incredibly easy to onboard users, set up strong password policies, and keep an eye on everyone’s security. You can quickly check that all users are following good password practices, and if someone slips up, you can give them a nudge to update their password. The transition was seamless—everyone quickly imported their passwords from the old manager and got started right away. And the fact that now everyone gets to securely share passwords within the team is a huge benefit. It’s a win for both efficiency and ease of use.
Gordon Murphy
Information Communication Technology Infrastructure Manager at Barclay Chemicals
Benefits for Barclay Chemicals
Improved cybersecurity
Enhanced efficiency
Better password hygiene
Simplified access management
Compliance with security standards
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