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Heras Put Delta Safety Into Spotlight

Last updated: Tuesday, March 1, 2022

Doncaster-based Heras recently announced a move to a simplified range of solutions, and the introduction of the Delta sliding gate and enhancements to the B700 turnstile are the first changes to its product portfolio to be unveiled. Heras is targeting sales of both Delta and B700 to sites such as warehousing hubs, data centres, food […]

EasyGates Continues to Play Part

Last updated: Tuesday, February 22, 2022

A decade on and the automatic barrier and access control industry is taking time to reflect on the the ‘DHF Guide to gate safety legislation and standards’. A key document for the industry, it was produced by the DHF with extensive contribution from EasyGates Ltd of Halesowen and ASO Safety Solutions. It was produced following […]

Coventry Bollards Strike Gold Along Coastal Tourist Area

Last updated: Thursday, February 17, 2022

A seaside resort on the Gold Coast in Australia has seen hundreds of anti-terrorist bollards installed as part of a major project by Coventry-based Safetyflex Barriers. Installation of Safetyflex’s award-winning Truckstopper anti-terrorist security bollards and crash-rated street furniture has been carried out along what is known as ‘surfers paradise.’ Given it is a popular tourist […]

New Warning to Gate Industry

Last updated: Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) has today urged all companies with responsibilities for the safety of automated gates, including owners, managers, and service providers, to ensure that they fully understand the applicable safety standards and apply them. The warning comes following a report regarding a woman who was injured by an automated gate in 2016; […]

Heras Simplifies Range

Last updated: Monday, January 24, 2022

A move towards a simplified range of permanent perimeter protection and entrance control solutions will be the platform from which Heras can achieve strong growth in 2022. The company – which was founded in 1952 and has grown to become Europe’s leading end-to-end supplier of permanent and mobile perimeter protection solutions – has been undertaking […]

DHF In Lead Sponsorship Role for Fencex

Last updated: Sunday, October 3, 2021

DHF (Door & Hardware Federation) is preparing to focus once again on the important issue of ‘gate safety’ when sponsoring this year’s Fencex, due to take place on 13th October at the Warwick Suite at NAEC Stoneleigh near Coventry. Coinciding with the event’s 10th anniversary, the federation is also celebrating its decade-long continuous support of, […]

Distance Learning Hits a Monthly Record High

Last updated: Saturday, June 5, 2021

Gate Safe has hit a new monthly record for virtual training. The organisation is provided its Gate Safe Distance Learning course to 67 delegates inside four weeks. Alongside of this the charity has been satisfyingly high number of companies who repeatedly return to Gate Safe to either refresh their training or ensure new recruits follow […]

Heras Launches Updated PIDS

Last updated: Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Heras has launched its next generation of perimeter intrusion detection systems (PIDSs) into the UK market as it looks to up its product line-up. The company is building on the first generation of PIDSs with significant innovations that have resulted in a new, simplified portfolio with next-generation capabilities. Its new GeoMic and GeoPoint systems – […]

Birkdale Locks in Patents

Last updated: Wednesday, September 16, 2020

In a move that reaffirms the company’s position as a leader in advanced gate and fencing hardware Birkdale, has been awarded full product patents for the single and double locking versions of its innovative GATEMATE® Euro Profile Long Throw Lock. Designed to provide avanced gate security across all types of applications, the GATEMATE® Euro Profile […]

Management Buyout at Procters

Last updated: Thursday, September 3, 2020

A management buyout has been completed by one of the UK’s oldest fencing companies, Welsh based Procter Brothers which can trace its family roots back to 1740. The Caerphilly-based manufacturer and service provider, has made the move that will ensure the future of Procter Machine Safety and Procter Contracts. Over the yerars Procter Brothers benefits […]