EXHIBIT 10.1
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February 8, 2019
By Hand Delivery
Mr. Scott A. Mayo
176 Northington Drive
Avon, Connecticut 06001

Re:    Transition Services and Separation Agreement

Dear Scott:

This letter agreement (this "Agreement") confirms the arrangements regarding the
termination of your employment as Senior Vice President, Barnes Group Inc. and
President, Barnes Industrial (the "Company"), effective as of March 31, 2019
(the ''Termination Date") and the terms of your continued employment through the
transition services period from February 8, 2019 through the Termination Date
(the "Transition Period").

1.
Termination Date. In exchange for your continued employment through the
Termination Date as set forth below and the consideration set forth herein, you
agree to (i) execute and not revoke the release attached hereto as Exhibit A
(the "First Release") and a second confirmation release attached hereto as
Exhibit B ("Second Release"), each within the time frames specified herein, and
(ii) comply with the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. The
following additional terms govern your termination from employment:

A.
You hereby resign from your position as Senior Vice President, Barnes Group Inc.
and President, Barnes Industrial and all other officer, director and/or
committee member positions you hold with the Company or any of its subsidiaries
or affiliates (collectively "Affiliates") effective as of 5:00 PM Eastern
Standard Time on February 8, 2019, and you agree to execute all such
documentation as may be required to effectuate such resignations.

B.
Through the Termination Date, you will continue to: (i) receive your regular
salary, at the rate currently in effect, subject to applicable deductions; and
(ii) be eligible to participate in the Company benefits plans in which you are
currently participating.

C.
The Termination Date has been selected to allow you to vest in: (i) the four
percent Retirement Contribution Plan; (ii) the Non-Qualified DC Retirement
Benefit Equalization Plan; and (iii) vest in a pro-rated portion of your
unvested equity awards in the form of Performance Share Awards ("PSA") in
accordance with the terms of the 2014 Barnes Group Inc. Stock and Incentive
Award Plan ("Stock Plan") and the applicable award agreements issued thereunder
on or before the Termination Date.

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D.
During the Transition Period, you will no longer perform the regular duties or
have decision making authority as Senior Vice President, Barnes Group Inc. and
President, Barnes Industrial, and you are not to come to the office, nor
interact or communicate with individuals employed by the Company or its
Affiliates or interact or communicate with customers, vendors or suppliers of
the Company or its Affiliates, except as directed and authorized by the Chief
Executive Officer. During the Transition Period, you will perform such
transition services for the Company as are reasonably requested by the Chief
Executive Officer, in order to facilitate an orderly transition of your duties,
including, consultation and other assistance with respect to matters for which
you have had responsibility while Senior Vice President, Barnes Group Inc. and
President, Barnes Industrial. You will be available for such transition services
as reasonably requested, directly or indirectly, by the Chief Executive Officer
or his authorized designee.

E.
If you obtain employment with a new employer before the end of the Transition
Period or Termination Date, you and the Company may agree in writing that the
end of the Transition Period will be accelerated based on the notice provided by
you, in which case the Transition Period will cease effective as of such agreed
upon date, and your Termination Date will also be effective as of that agreed
upon date. If you elect to continue your employment during the Transition Period
and execute the First Release, but voluntarily resign before the Transition
Period concludes, your Termination Date will be accelerated to the date of your
resignation.

F.
If you do not execute the First Release within the specified time, or if you
execute and subsequently revoke the First Release, then you will not be entitled
to continued employment up to your Termination Date. The Company will accelerate
your Termination Date and your employment will end at that point.

G.
Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, if you engage in
conduct described in Section 3(a) of the Barnes Group Inc. Executive Separation
Pay Plan as amended and restated effective January 1, 2012 (the "Separation Pay
Plan"), the Company may accelerate the Termination Date and terminate your
employment immediately, and no payments or benefits will be made or provided
pursuant to Section 2 below or under the Separation Pay Plan. In that case, your
participation in Company benefits, if any, will also cease as of the accelerated
Termination Date.

H.
You agree to comply with the terms of this Agreement, including, without
limitation, the confidentiality provisions.

I.
You are hereby advised to consult with an attorney before signing this
Agreement, the First Release or the Second Release.

2.
Severance. You must choose from the two alternatives listed below in A (Minimum
Severance) and B (Enhanced Severance):

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A.
Minimum Severance. Under the Separation Pay Plan, which is incorporated by
reference in this Agreement as if fully set forth herein, you are eligible to
receive the minimum severance pay of one month's pay at your current monthly
rate of $36,666.67 or the amount, if any, of your accrued unused vacation pay
and/or any unused floating holidays, whichever is greater, less all federal,
state and customary deductions. Such payment or payments will be made in
accordance with the Company's regular payroll practices. You will receive this
payment irrespective of whether you sign the Release.

B.
Enhanced Severance. In order to receive enhanced severance payments and other
benefits to which you would not otherwise be entitled, as described in this
Section, you must agree to Sections 2 through 20 of this Agreement and execute
and not revoke the First Release and Second Release within the specified time
frame following your Termination Date. You are advised to consult with an
attorney before signing this Agreement, the First Release and Second Release. In
exchange for your signed (and non-revoked) First Release and Second Release and
compliance with Sections 2 through 20 of this Agreement, assuming you remain
eligible under the terms of the Separation Pay Plan, you are eligible to receive
severance payments at your current monthly rate of $36,666.67, for a period of
up to twelve (12) months following the Termination Date (the "Severance Pay
Period"), less federal, state and customary deductions. However, if your
Termination Date occurs prior to the end of a month for which your salary has
been advanced to you under our routine payroll processing, the amount of your
most recent paycheck attributable to the period from the Termination Date
through the end of the month for which your salary has been advanced will be
deducted from the amount you receive under this section.

C.
Payment of Severance. The first severance payment will be made on the next
regular pay date after the Termination Date. Subject to this paragraph, provided
that you sign and do not revoke the Second Release, payment of any remaining
severance payments will resume on the regular pay date following the Last
Revocation Day, as defined in the Second Release, but not later than the 74th
day after the Termination Date, and will thereafter be paid on the regular pay
dates as per the schedule in place as of the Termination Date until the
Severance Pay Period concludes. The first payment made when any remaining
severance payments resume pursuant to the preceding sentence shall include any
severance payments for regular pay dates after your receipt of the first
severance payment and before such remaining severance payments resume. Severance
payments will be subject to the federal, state and customary deductions.

3.
Benefits Following Your Termination Date. You may, if you are currently
enrolled, continue to participate in the Company's medical, vision and dental
plans in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans during the period in
which you receive severance payments by paying the full cost of the premiums
(both employer and employee portions) for these benefits during such period.
However, the Company will reimburse you for the employer portion of the premium
payments. This reimbursement will be considered

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taxable income, and the full cost of the premiums (employer and employee) will
be treated as post-tax.

As of your Termination Date, provided you are currently enrolled, you may
continue your contributions, on a post-tax basis, to any Health Savings Account
(HSA) and/or Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA) in accordance with the
terms of such plans, for the period during which you receive severance payments
(but not later than the end of the calendar year in which your Termination Date
occurs in the case of the Healthcare FSA). If you do not wish to continue your
contributions for these benefits on a post-tax basis, please contact me prior to
March 31, 2019. Participation in Dependent Care FSA is not permitted during
periods of severance.

After severance payments cease, medical and dental coverage may be continued if
you are currently enrolled in such coverage, subject to applicable law, in
accordance with the respective plans' COBRA provisions upon payment by you of
the full premium and applicable administrative fee for up to 18 months.

You will not be eligible for benefits under the short term disability and/or
long term disability plans if you become disabled while you are receiving
severance payments.

Your participation will cease in all of the Company's other employee benefit
plans upon the Termination Date, including, without limitation and as
applicable, the Retirement Savings Plan, retirement contribution account,
Employee Stock Purchase Plan, profit­ sharing or pension plan, subject to any
conversion or portability rights you may have under such plans.

If you are a participant in one of the Company's pension plans, you may contact
Mercer at 1-800-352-8904 (Option l ) for information on your account. If you
have a Retirement Savings Plan account, you can access the Fidelity Website at
www.401k.com or the Retirement Benefits Line at 1-800-835-5095 for account
information or to receive a distribution or rollover of the vested portion of
your account (if any) to an IRA or another qualified plan. If you are eligible
for profit sharing or have a retirement contribution account, you can also
access information on these accounts through Fidelity, including vesting
information.

4.
Performance-Linked Bonus Plan. As your Termination Date will be on or after
November 1, 2018, you will be eligible to be considered for a payment under the
Performance Linked Bonus Plan for Select Executive Officers (the "PLBP"), if
any, for the 2018 Award Period. As you will not be employed as of November 1,
2019, and you will not otherwise be eligible for retirement as of your
Termination Date, you will not be eligible to be considered for a payment under
the PLBP for the 2019 Award Period.

5.
Equity Awards. Pursuant to the terms of the 2014 Barnes Group Inc. Stock and
Incentive Award Plan and the applicable award agreements issued thereunder, all
of your unexercisable and unvested stock options, restricted stock units and
performance share

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awards, if any, will be forfeited as of the Termination Date. If you have any
questions regarding your equity awards, please contact the office of Patricia
Bradley, Legal & Stockholder Relations Senior Specialist, at (860) 973-2106.

6.
Outplacement Benefit. To assist you in managing the change and locating a new
employment opportunity, the Company will arrange to provide you executive-level
outplacement services of up to $15,000 with a mutually acceptable outplacement
service firm. These services will be provided to you for six months from the
date of this Agreement. Please contact me if you wish to use this outplacement
benefit.

7.
Final Expenses. Your expense account, if any, and use of any Company credit
and/or telephone cards, will cease as of the February 8, 2019. You will promptly
return any such cards or other similar Company property in your possession and,
if applicable, submit your final expense account, including an accounting for
any advances, as of the Termination Date.

8.
Return of Company Property. Effective as of the February 8, 2019, you will
promptly return to the Company any and all information relating to the Company
and Company Property in your possession and you will not, directly or
indirectly, copy, take, or remove from the Company's premises, use or disclose
to third parties any such information or property. As used herein, "Company
Property" includes, without limitation, computers, and other wireless or
electronic devices provided to you by the Company during your employment with
the Company. To enable the provision of the transition services, you may
continue to use your company issued cellular phone during the transition period
and contact between you and the CEO or his designee will be facilitated via
cellular telephone or teleconferencing through the Termination Date.

9.
No Re-Employment. You agree that by signing this Agreement and the Release, you
have waived and released any chance, right or opportunity to seek re-employment
with the Company or its Affiliates. You further agree not to apply for or seek
such re-employment with the Company or its Affiliates and that this Agreement
constitutes good and sufficient cause for the Company to reject and/or terminate
any such application for re-employment or re-employment.

10.
Confidentiality. You acknowledge and agree that any information constituting a
trade secret or otherwise of a proprietary, secret or confidential nature of or
relating to any business of the Company or any of its Affiliates ("Confidential
Information") acquired by you during your employment, or known by you with
respect to the businesses of the Company or any Affiliate prior to your
employment by the Company, is the exclusive property of, and of great value to,
the Company and its Affiliates. You agree that without the prior written
permission of the Chief Executive Officer, you will not divulge to any person or
entity (other than to officers, directors and employees of the Company and/or
its Affiliates or in connection with the proper business and affairs of the
Company and/or its Affiliates), at any time, any Confidential Information unless
and only (a) to the extent that said information becomes publicly known other
than as a result of your acts or omissions to act, or (b) as may be required by
applicable law or in connection with any investigation,

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suit or other proceeding before any court, tribunal, arbitration proceeding or
agency having competent jurisdiction thereover; provided, however, that you
shall use your best efforts to provide the Company with adequate and timely
written notice so as to enable the Company to seek a protective order or other
appropriate relief. As used herein, Confidential Information may include, but is
not limited to, the names of suppliers, customers, or employees of, the Company,
and its Affiliates, the fees the Company and/or any Affiliate obtain or have
obtained for services, financial information, computer programs, marketing
plans, pricing information, strategic plans, the existence of any discussions or
negotiations concerning any transaction proposed by the Company and/or any
Affiliate or other facts relating thereto, the Company's manner of operation or
plans, processes, and data of any kind. The confidentiality obligations in this
Agreement and the Release are in addition to any other confidentiality
obligation or agreement that you have with the Company, and nothing in this
Agreement or the Release is intended to waive, modify, alter or amend the terms
of any such confidentiality obligation or agreement.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this Letter shall prohibit you from
reporting possible violations of federal law or regulation to any governmental
agency or entity, including, but not limited to, the Department of Justice, the
Securities and Exchange Commission, the Congress, and any agency Inspector
General, and/or making other disclosures that are protected under the
whistleblower provisions of federal law or regulation. You do not need the prior
authorization of the Company to make any such reports or disclosures and you are
not required to notify the Company that you have made such reports or
disclosures. Further, you will not be held criminally or civilly liable under
any federal or state trade secret law for any disclosure of a trade secret that
is made: (i) in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official,
either directly or indirectly, or to an attorney; and (ii) solely for the
purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law; or is made
in a complaint or other document that is filed under seal in a lawsuit or other
proceeding. If you file a lawsuit for retaliation by the Company for reporting a
suspected violation of law, you may disclose the Company's trade secrets to your
attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding if you (A)
file any document containing the trade secret under seal; and (B) do not
disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

11.
Restrictive Covenants. Due to the nature of the role you held while employed by
the Company, and the Company 's interest in protecting Barnes Group Inc.'s
confidential information that was shared with you during your employment, and in
consideration of the enhanced severance compensation offered herein, you agree
that:

A.
Non-Solicitation.

(1).    Non-solicitation of Employees. You shall not, directly or indirectly,
hire or solicit or facilitate or arrange for the hiring or solicitation of any
person who is an employee of the Company or any of its Affiliates, or encourage
any such employee to leave such employment, or knowingly assist any business
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with to do so, during the Transition Period and for a two (2) year period
following the Termination Date.

(2).    Non-solicitation of Customers. During the Transition Period and for the
eighteen (18) month period following the Termination Date, you shall not
intentionally or knowingly, directly or indirectly: (i) interfere with the
Company's or any of its Affiliates' relationship with, or endeavor to entice
away from the Company or any of its Affiliates, any individual, person, firm,
corporation or other business entity who at any time during your employment with
the Company, was a customer of the Company or any of its Affiliates; or
otherwise had a material business relationship with the Company or any of its
Affiliates, or (ii) discourage, or attempt to discourage, any individual,
person, firm, corporation or business entity from doing business with the
Company or any of its Affiliates. Subject to the foregoing, you shall not be
prohibited from providing services to existing or prospective customers of any
entity with whom you become employed or affiliated following the Termination
Date.

B.
Non-Competition.

During the Transition Period and for the twelve (12) month period following the
Termination Date, you will not own, manage, operate, join, control, be employed
by or with, render services to, or participate in any manner with any business
which competes with the business conducted by the Company or any of its
Affiliates anywhere in the Restricted Area during the two (2) years immediately
preceding the end of your employment with the Company ("Competitive Business")
where doing so will require you to provide the same or substantially similar
services to such Competitive Business as those which you provided to the Company
during your employment, (for the avoidance of ambiguity "Competitive Business"
includes, but is not limited to, businesses in the following markets: hot
runner, mold, mold cavity sensor, process control and high cavitation mold
systems and assemblies; force and motion control solutions; grippers, advanced
end-of-arm tooling systems, sensors and other automation components for
intelligent robotic handling and industrial automation; and engineered springs,
rings and high precision metal-based solutions), unless you first obtain the
written consent of the Company through Dawn Edwards, Senior Vice President,
Human Resources (or her successor). "Restricted Area" means (a) the geographic
territory in which you worked, represented the Company, or had business contact
with the Company's and its Affiliates' customers and/or suppliers and (b)
anywhere the Company is doing business where your use or disclosure of the
Company's or its Affiliates' confidential information (whether for your own
benefit or on behalf of a competitor) could materially disadvantage the Company
regardless of your physical location.

Both the Company and you acknowledge that the covenants in paragraphs 10 and 11
(collectively, the "Covenants") are necessary and essential to protect the
Company's confidential information; that the area, duration and scope of the
Covenants are reasonable and necessary to protect the Company; that they do not
unduly oppress or restrict your ability to earn a livelihood in your chosen
profession; that they are not an undue restraint on your trade or any of the
public interests that may be involved; and that the Company has a legitimate
business purpose in requiring you to abide by the Covenants. You and the

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Company agree that in the event that a court were to determine that any portion
of the Covenants is unreasonable, arbitrary or against public policy, the
provisions are to be enforced for such smaller area, shorter duration or narrow
scope as shall be determined to be reasonable, non-arbitrary and not against
public policy.

You acknowledge and agree that: (i) the obligations you are agreeing to under
this letter, especially the Covenants, are supported by adequate consideration,
none of which you would otherwise be entitled to receive; and (ii) any violation
of this letter agreement would result in irreparable harm and injury to the
Company. In the event of a breach or threatened breach by you of the provisions
of this Agreement, you agree that the Company will be entitled to an injunction,
without first posting bond and without notice, restraining you from such breach
or threatened breach and to any other legal or equitable remedies available to
the Company. The Company will also be entitled to all costs and expenses,
including reasonable attorneys' fees from you should you breach this Agreement.

12.
Cooperation. You agree to fully cooperate with the Company by responding
truthfully to any questions asked of you by the Company concerning its business,
or operational or regulatory issues that may arise following the execution of
this Agreement. You further agree to cooperate with any investigation conducted
by the Company on its own initiative or pursuant to a request by any government
agency or department, including, but not limited to, the provision of personal
documents and testimony, in connection with any matter arising out of or related
to your duties while employed by the Company. You further agree that if the
Company is involved or becomes involved in any legal or administrative claims or
proceedings relating to or arising out of events that occurred prior to the
execution date of this Agreement or as to which, in the Company's opinion, you
have personal knowledge, you will cooperate to the fullest extent possible in
the Company's prosecution or defense of such actions without the necessity of a
subpoena. Similarly, you will not participate or assist in any legal actions
taken by any third party against the Company, except where required by law. You
further agree to execute and deliver such instruments, documents, certificates,
and affidavits and supply such other information and take such further action as
the Company may reasonably require in order to effectuate or document your
resignation from all positions with the Company, and its Affiliates, and the
termination of your employment.

The Company shall reimburse you for any pre-approved reasonable out-of-pocket
expenses incurred in your fulfillment of your cooperation obligations in this
Section. The Company cannot and will not, however, provide any form of
compensation or expense reimbursement for your participation as a witness or
deponent in any legal action when that participation is legally required by
subpoena or other judicial mechanism.

13.
Non-Disparagement. You agree that you will make no written or oral statements
that directly or indirectly disparage or could reasonably be anticipated to
cause damage to the reputation, goodwill, or business of any of the Company or
any Affiliate or any of its officers or directors in any manner whatsoever,
including but not limited to the working conditions or employment practices of
the Company. This covenant is in addition to, and not in lieu of, any other
non-disparagement obligation that you have to the Company. You

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agree that you will not directly or indirectly contact the press or media, the
Company's employees, or customers or any entity that has a business relationship
with the Company, for the purpose of disparaging the Company or any of the
Company's current or former officers, directors, managers, employees or agents.
It will not be a violation of your obligations under this paragraph to make
truthful statements, under oath, as required by law or formal legal process.
Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary including, but
not limited to, the obligations set forth in the paragraphs entitled,
"Confidentiality", "Cooperation" and "Non-disparagement" hereof, you may provide
any truthful and accurate information to, and cooperate with, any federal,
state, local or foreign governmental agency or entity. The Company agrees that
its officers and directors will make no written or oral statements to any
third-party that directly or indirectly disparages or could reasonably be
anticipated to cause damage to your reputation or goodwill. The Company will
issue no public statement regarding your services or employment beyond that
required by law.

14.
Code of Conduct and Legal Obligations. You represent and agree that you are
unaware of any facts that, if true, may constitute an ongoing or material
violation of the Company's Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (the "Code")
and/or its legal obligations. You represent that you have fully complied with
your obligations to report any violation of the Code and that you are aware of
no unreported facts that would constitute a violation of the Code.

15.
Electronic Media. You agree to leave intact all electronic Company documents,
including those that you developed or helped to develop during your employment,
and deliver to the Company concurrent with the execution of this Agreement or
upon earlier request the computer media on which such documents are stored and
all passwords and keys necessary to access such documents.

16.
Consequences of Breach; Procedures. In the event of a breach of any provision of
this Agreement, unless the Company decides otherwise in its sole discretion, you
agree that (A) if your Termination Date has not yet occurred, the Company
reserves the right to accelerate your Terminate Date; and (B) in the Company 's
sole discretion, the Company may terminate any of its obligations to pay
compensation and benefits to you pursuant to this Agreement, and the Company
shall be entitled to immediate restitution of all sums paid to you under this
Agreement, except for the sum of $500, which the parties agree constitutes
ongoing valid consideration for the waiver and First Release and Second Release.
In addition to such right to restitution, and without limitation, the Company
shall have the right to enforce the provisions of this Agreement through any and
all rights and remedies as may be available to the Company at law or in equity,
including injunctive relief and specific performance.

In the event that either party institutes legal proceedings to enforce the terms
of this Agreement, it is specifically understood and agreed that such a claim
shall be submitted to final and binding arbitration in Hartford County,
Connecticut, pursuant to the rules of the American Arbitration Association, and
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costs and reasonable attorney's fees incurred in such arbitration proceeding;
provided that, in order to comply with Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code
("Section 409A"), the following provisions apply if you are the prevailing
party: costs and reasonable attorney's fees incurred in the arbitration
proceeding may be recovered if they are incurred during the three (3) year
period commencing on the Termination Date; the amount of costs and reasonable
attorney's fees eligible for reimbursement during your taxable year may not
affect the amount of costs and reasonable attorney's fees eligible for
reimbursement in any other taxable year; any reimbursement of costs or
reasonable attorney's fees shall be made on or before the last day of your
taxable year following the taxable year in which the costs or attorney's fees
were incurred; and the right to reimbursement shall not be subject to
liquidation or exchange for another benefit. The parties further agree that this
Agreement, First Release and Second Release are governed by the laws of the
State of Connecticut.

17.
Tax Considerations. The parties agree that this Agreement, the First Release,
and the Second Release are to be interpreted and administered in accordance with
the requirements of Section 409A. The Company is authorized to delay the payment
of some or all of the severance benefits until the first business day following
the six month anniversary of your termination of employment, if such delay is
required in order to comply with the requirements of Section 409A (taking into
account the severance exception and the short­ term deferral rule under Section
409A). The date of your termination of employment will be determined in
accordance with the separation from service rules under Section 409A. If the
time period for your consideration of the releases of claims and the time period
to revoke any acceptance of the releases spans two of your taxable years, then
any severance payments hereunder will be paid on the later of: (i) the end of
the revocation period (assuming that there has been no revocation); or (ii) the
first business day of the second taxable year.

18.
Severability & Enforceability. The invalidity or unenforceability of any
provision of this Agreement, the First Release, and the Second Release will not
in any way affect the validity or enforceability of the remainder of any such
provision or the remaining provisions of the Agreement, the First Release, and
the Second Release. The parties agree that if any particular paragraphs,
subparagraphs, phrases, words, or other portions of this Agreement, including
the First Release and the Second Release, are determined by an appropriate court
to be invalid or unenforceable as written, they shall be modified as necessary
to be valid or enforceable, and such modification shall not affect the remaining
provisions, or if they cannot be modified to be made valid or enforceable, then
they shall be severed from this Agreement, the First Release, or the Second
Release, as the case may be, and all remaining terms and provisions shall remain
enforceable.

19.
References. All requests for information for any prospective future employers
relative to your employment at the Company will be forwarded to Dawn N. Edwards,
Senior Vice President, Human Resources. Ms. Edwards will make a good faith
response to such requests with confirmation of your title, dates of employment,
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Agreement, by confirming your title, dates of employment and salary. In
addition, you may use as references other current or former executives, officers
or directors of the Company who have agreed to provide you a personal reference
to your prospective employer, but you agree that the Company is not responsible
for any references provided in accordance with this Section 19.

20.
Representations and Warranties. The Parties represent and warrant that: (a) they
have consulted with the respective counsel of their own choosing prior to
executing this Agreement and are relying upon their own and their attorney's
judgment, belief, and knowledge with respect to the terms and effect of this
Agreement; (b) none of the Parties are relying on another Party, or another
Party's attorneys, for any advice or counsel, whether same is legal, tax, or
other advice; (c) they have not been induced to enter this Agreement by a
statement, action, or representation of any kind or character made by the
persons or entities released under this Agreement, or any person or persons
representing them, other than those expressly made in this Agreement; (d) they
are legally competent to execute this Agreement; (e) they have carefully read
and understand this Agreement, and have executed it freely, voluntarily, and
without duress; (f) they are fully and completely informed of the facts relating
to the subject matter of this Agreement, and all enter into this Agreement
voluntarily after having given careful and mature consideration of the making of
this Agreement; (g) they fully understand and intend this Agreement to be a
full, final, and complete resolution of all matters described herein; and (h)
they have actual authority to execute this Agreement.

As a reminder, regardless of your severance arrangement, you are expected to
abide by all obligations set forth in this Agreement, including, without
limitation, all confidentiality obligations. Further, after your Termination
Date, you continue to have obligations to the Company under various other
sources, including the Code, statutes, and common law. Please be mindful of
these restrictions and govern your activities accordingly.

The attached First Release and Second Release is a legal release and waiver of
liability in favor of the Company, the terms of which are incorporated by
reference in this Agreement. Please review it carefully and let me know if you
have any questions.

Sincerely,

/s/ Dawn N. Edwards
Dawn N. Edwards
Senior Vice President, Human Resources
Barnes Group Inc.

Agreed and accepted:

/s/ Scott A Mayo
Scott A. Mayo

Date: February 28, 2019

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Exhibit A

FIRST RELEASE

In exchange for the Company 's promises as set forth in the Agreement, and the
salary and benefits provided to me through such date as set forth in the
attached Agreement, dated February 8, 2019, the terms of which are incorporated
by reference in this release ("First Release"), I, Scott A. Mayo (and anyone
acting on my behalf) hereby release every past and present right or claim of any
kind, whether legal, equitable or otherwise, against Barnes Group Inc. and its
subsidiaries, divisions, business units, related entities, corporations,
partnerships and joint ventures (collectively referred to herein as the
"Company"). I give up such rights and claims against the Company, its employee
benefit plans and anyone else related to the Company (such as, without
limitation, the Company's present and former employees, officers, directors,
stockholders, representatives, agents and insurers).

I agree that I executed this First Release on my own behalf and also on behalf
of any heirs, agents, representatives, successors and assigns that I have now or
may have in the future. These rights and claims include, but are not limited to,
those that I may have under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, which
prohibits age discrimination in employment; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of
1964 and Executive Order 11246, which prohibit discrimination in employment
based on race, color, national origin, religion or sex; the Americans With
Disabilities Act of 1990 as amended, which prohibits discrimination in
employment based on a handicap or disability; the Equal Pay Act, which prohibits
paying men and women unequal pay for equal work; any claims under the Worker
Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act of 1988 or any similar law, which
requires, among other things, that advance notice be given of certain work force
reductions; and all claims under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of
1974, such as claims relating to pension, profit sharing, or health plan
benefits, except as noted in the following paragraph; the Family and Medical
Leave Act of 1993; all claims under any state Fair Employment Practices Act as
well as any other federal, state or local laws or regulations; all claims for
alleged physical or personal injury or emotional distress; and any other claims
which could arise from employment or separation from employment, whether in
express or implied contract (whether written or oral), or claims for breach of
any covenant of good faith and fair dealing (express or implied), or in tort
(including without limitation, defamation, assault, battery, false imprisonment,
interference with contractual or advantageous business relationship, and
invasion of privacy) or for wrongful or retaliatory discharge, whether based on
common law or otherwise. The foregoing list is meant to be illustrative rather
than inclusive. Nothing in this First Release shall prohibit me from filing a
claim with, cooperating with, or participating in any investigation or
proceeding conducted by, the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or
a comparable state agency, such as the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights &
Opportunities (although I acknowledge and agree that I shall not be able to
recover any monetary benefits in connection with such claim or proceeding).

I keep any right, however, that I may have to: (1) receive severance benefits
under the Executive Separation Pay Plan; (2) receive retirement benefits under
the terms of any retirement

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plan in which I have earned a vested benefit (including, but not limited to, the
Savings Plan), except as to any claim of mine or a similarly situated retirement
plan participant which has been denied or rejected before I signed this First
Release; (3) elect health care coverage under the federal continuation of health
coverage law known as "COBRA," or under any applicable state law concerning
continuation of health coverage, unless I am ineligible for such coverage under
such law or am not currently enrolled in this coverage; (4) exercise exercisable
stock options in accordance with the applicable stock option agreements; and (5)
indemnification or advancement of expenses under applicable law, the Certificate
of Incorporation or by-laws of the Company, any agreement between me and the
Company, or the Company's officers' and directors' liability insurance policies.

This First Release covers both claims that I know about and those I may not know
about. I expressly give up and waive all rights afforded by any statute which
limits the effect of a release with respect to claims that are presently
unknown. I understand the significance of my release of unknown claims and my
waiver of statutory protection against a release of unknown claims. This First
Release does not give up or waive any rights or claims, which arise after the
date that this First Release is signed by me.

I represent and warrant that I have been fully and appropriately paid for all
hours worked and services rendered during my employment with the Company, and
that I have no claims of any nature against the Company, including but not
limited to claims for wages, commissions, work­ related injuries, or otherwise

I have been given a period of at least 21 calendar days from the date of my
initial receipt of this First Release (February 8, 2019) to review and consider
this First Release before signing it. I may take as much of this period of time
to consider this First Release as I wish prior to signing it. I understand that
if 1 sign this First Release, it is in exchange for receiving the additional
payments and the other benefits described in the Agreement. I acknowledge that I
have received 21 calendar days to review this First Release from when it was
first given to me. I acknowledge and agree that any changes made to this First
Release before I sign it will not entitle me to an additional 21 calendar days
to review the new version of this First Release. I will not be entitled to the
continued employment, payments and benefits as set forth in Section 1 of the
Agreement unless I sign this First Release and deliver it to the Company within
21 calendar days after the date of my receipt of the First Release and do not
revoke the First Release.

I am hereby advised by the Company to consult with an attorney before signing
this First Release. I understand that whether or not to do so is my decision.

I have not relied on any representations, promises, or agreements of any kind
made to me in connection with my decision to sign this First Release except for
those set forth in the documents attached to or referred to by this First
Release. I may revoke or cancel this First Release within seven (7) calendar
days after I sign it. The last day on which this First Release can be revoked is
called the "Revocation Day." Revocation can only be made by delivering a written
notice of revocation to Dawn N. Edwards, Sr. Vice President, Human Resources,
Barnes Group Inc., 123

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Main Street, Bristol, Connecticut, 06010. For this revocation to be effective, a
written notice of revocation must be sent on or before the Revocation Day for
delivery to the foregoing address on the next business day. I acknowledge that
this First Release can be revoked only in its entirety and that once revoked, I
will not be entitled to the additional employment, payments and benefits as set
forth in Section 1 of the Agreement. I will also not receive the enhanced
severance payment and benefits described in Section 2.B of the Agreement, and my
continued employment with the Company will cease.

If I do not revoke this First Release, it shall go into effect on the day after
the Revocation Day and I will receive the payments and benefits described in
Section 1 of the Agreement.

A finding that any term or provision of this First Release is invalid, unlawful
or unenforceable will not affect the remaining terms and provisions of this
First Release.

This First Release, and the documents referenced in or attached to this First
Release, set forth the entire agreement between me and the Company and supersede
and render null and void any and all prior or contemporaneous oral or written
understandings, statements, representations or promises pertaining to the
matters set forth herein except for those set forth in the documents attached to
or referred to by this First Release and except for any and all previously
agreed to restrictive covenant obligations, including noncompetition or
confidentiality obligations, to the Company to which I specifically agree to
remain bound after signing this First Release, including without limitation my
obligations under the Barnes Group Inc. Code of Business Ethics and Conduct.

If I violate any part of the Agreement, I will be responsible for all costs
incurred by the Company that flow from that violation, including the Company's
legal fees and other costs associated with any legal action that arises from
that violation. I will also be required to return all payments and reimburse the
Company for all benefits provided to me in exchange for signing this First
Release, except for the sum of $500, which I agree constitutes ongoing valid
consideration for this waiver and release.

BY SIGNING THE AGREEMENT AND THIS FIRST RELEASE IN THE PLACES PROVIDED, I
ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HA VE READ EACH OF THESE DOCUMENTS CAREFULLY, UNDERSTAND
THEIR CONTENTS AND EFFECTS AND THAT MY DECISION TO SIGN THESE DOCUMENTS IS
KNOWING AND VOLUNTARY.

Agreed and accepted:

/s/ Scott A. Mayo    February 28, 2019            
Scott A Mayo    Date
                    

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Exhibit B

SECOND RELEASE

In exchange for severance and other benefits to which I would not otherwise be
entitled, set forth in the attached Agreement, dated February 8, 2019, (the
"Agreement"), the terms of which are incorporated by reference in this second
release ("Second Release"), I, Scott A. Mayo (and anyone acting on my behalf)
hereby release every past and present right or claim of any kind, whether legal,
equitable or otherwise, against Barnes Group Inc. and its subsidiaries,
divisions, business units, related entities, corporations, partnerships and
joint ventures (collectively referred to herein as the "Company "). I give up
such rights and claims against the Company, its employee benefit plans and
anyone else related to the Company (such as, without limitation, the Company's
present and former employees, officers, directors, stockholders,
representatives, agents and insurers).

I agree that I executed this Second Release on my own behalf and also on behalf
of any heirs, agents, representatives, successors and assigns that I have now or
may have in the future. These rights and claims include, but are not limited to,
those that I may have under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, which
prohibits age discrimination in employment; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of
1964 and Executive Order 11246, which prohibit discrimination in employment
based on race, color, national origin, religion or sex; the Americans With
Disabilities Act of 1990 as amended, which prohibits discrimination in
employment based on a handicap or disability; the Equal Pay Act, which prohibits
paying men and women unequal pay for equal work; any claims under the Worker
Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act of 1988 or any similar law, which
requires, among other things, that advance notice be given of certain work force
reductions; and all claims under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of
1974, such as claims relating to pension, profit sharing, or health plan
benefits, except as noted in the following paragraph; the Family and Medical
Leave Act of 1993; all claims under any state Fair Employment Practices Act as
well as any other federal, state or local laws or regulations ; all claims for
alleged physical or personal injury or emotional distress; and any other claims
which could arise from employment or separation from employment, whether in
express or implied contract (whether written or oral), or claims for breach of
any covenant of good faith and fair dealing (express or implied), or in tort
(including without limitation, defamation, assault, battery, false imprisonment,
interference with contractual or advantageous business relationship, and
invasion of privacy) or for wrongful or retaliatory discharge, whether based on
common law or otherwise. The foregoing list is meant to be illustrative rather
than inclusive. Nothing in this Second Release shall prohibit me from filing a
claim with, cooperating with, or participating in any investigation or
proceeding conducted by, the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or
a comparable state agency, such as the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights &
Opportunities (although I acknowledge and agree that I shall not be able to
recover any monetary benefits in connection with such claim or proceeding).

I keep any right, however, that I may have to: (1) receive severance benefits
under the Executive Separation Pay Plan; (2) receive retirement benefits under
the terms of any retirement plan in which I have earned a vested benefit
(including, but not limited to, the Savings Plan), except

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as to any claim of mine or a similarly situated retirement plan participant
which has been denied or rejected before I signed this Second Release; (3) elect
health care coverage under the federal continuation of health coverage law known
as "COBRA," or under any applicable state law concerning continuation of health
coverage, unless I am ineligible for such coverage under such law or am not
currently enrolled in this coverage; (4) exercise exercisable stock options in
accordance with the applicable stock option agreements; and (5) indemnification
or advancement of expenses under applicable law, the Certificate of
Incorporation or by laws of the Company, any agreement between me and the
Company, or the Company's officers' and directors ' liability insurance
policies.

This Second Release covers both claims that I know about and those I may not
know about. I expressly give up and waive all rights afforded by any statute
which limits the effect of a release with respect to claims that are presently
unknown. I understand the significance of my release of unknown claims and my
waiver of statutory protection against a release of unknown claims. This Second
Release does not give up or waive any rights or claims, which arise after the
date that this Second Release is signed by me.

I represent and warrant that I have been fully and appropriately paid for all
hours worked and services rendered during my employment with the Company, and
that I have no claims of any nature against the Company, including but not
limited to claims for wages, commissions, work­ related injuries, or otherwise.

I have been given a period of at least 21 calendar days from my Termination Date
to review and consider this Second Release before signing it. I may take as much
of this period of time to consider this Second Release as I wish prior to
signing it. I understand that if I sign this Second Release, it is in exchange
for receiving the additional payments and the other benefits described in the
Agreement. I acknowledge that I have received at least 21 calendar days from my
Termination Date to review this Second Release. I acknowledge and agree that any
changes made to this Second Release before I sign it will not entitle me to an
additional 21 calendar days to review the new version of this Second Release. I
also understand that under no circumstances will I receive severance or other
benefits as described in the Agreement unless I sign the Second Release and
deliver it to the Company within 21 calendar days after my Termination Date and
do not revoke the Second Release.

I am hereby advised by the Company to consult with an attorney before signing
this Second Release. I understand that whether or not to do so is my decision.

I have not relied on any representations, promises, or agreements of any kind
made to me in connection with my decision to sign this Second Release except for
those set forth in the documents attached to or referred to by this Second
Release. I may revoke or cancel this Second Release within seven (7) calendar
days after I sign it. The last day on which this Second Release can be revoked
is called the "Last Revocation Day." Revocation can only be made by delivering a
written notice of revocation to Dawn N. Edwards, Sr. Vice President, Human
Resources, Barnes Group Inc., 123 Main Street, Bristol, Connecticut, 06010. For
this revocation to be effective, a

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written notice of revocation must be sent on or before the Last Revocation Day
for delivery to the foregoing address on the next business day. I acknowledge
that this Second Release can be revoked only in its entirety and that once
revoked, I will not be entitled to receive the severance payment described in
Section 2.B of the Agreement and other benefits described therein.

If I do not revoke this Second Release, it shall go into effect on the day after
the Last Revocation Day and, subject to the terms of the Agreement, I will be
entitled to receive the severance payments described in Section 2.B of the
Agreement and the other benefits described therein.

A finding that any term or provision of this Second Release is invalid, unlawful
or unenforceable will not affect the remaining terms and provisions of this
Second Release.

This Second Release, and the documents referenced in or attached to this Second
Release (including the Agreement and First Release), set forth the entire
agreement between me and the Company and supersede and render null and void any
and all prior or contemporaneous oral or written understandings, statements,
representations or promises pertaining to the matters set forth herein except
for those set forth in the documents attached to or referred to by this Second
Release (including the Agreement and First Release) and except for any and all
previously agreed to noncompetition or confidentiality obligations to the
Company to which I specifically agree to remain bound after signing this Second
Release, including without limitation my obligations under the Barnes Group Inc.
Code of Business Ethics and Conduct.

If I violate any part of the Agreement, I will be responsible for all costs
incurred by the Company that flow from that violation, including the Company's
legal fees and other costs associated with any legal action that arises from
that violation. I will also be required to return all payments and reimburse the
Company for all benefits provided to me in exchange for signing this Second
Release, except for the sum of $500, which I agree constitutes ongoing valid
consideration for this waiver and release.

BY SIGNING THE AGREEMENT AND THIS SECOND RELEASE IN THE PLACES PROVIDED, I
ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE READ EACH OF THESE DOCUMENTS CAREFULLY, UNDERSTAND THEIR
CONTENTS AND EFFECTS AND THAT MY DECISION TO SIGN THESE DOCUMENTS IS KNOWING AND
VOLUNTARY.

Agreed and accepted:

/s/ Scott A. Mayo March 31, 2019            
Scott A Mayo    Date
                    

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