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Press Release - March 2006

   
PRESS RELEASE - March 2006

MINIMUM INSTALLATION FOR MAXIMUM PROTECTION
AVON BARRIER'S NEW EB950 BRINGS COST-EFFECTIVE HIGH LEVEL SECURITY

With the increasing demand for high-level security barriers that are both affordable and simple to install, Avon barrier Company has developed its new EB950 CR Armstrong Security Barrier.

The company has used its design expertise and physical crash tests to produce a barrier that doesn't require a foundation in the roadway, yet offers outstanding protection against extreme aggressive vehicle attacks.  It is proven to withstand large vehicle attack and still remain operational after impact.

Its design means that momentum is dissipated outwards through the barrier to side catcher frames that absorb impact stresses.  These catcher frames are simple to install with relatively shallow foundations and importantly no roadway foundation - so site operations are not unduly disrupted during installation and total costs are minimised.  The EB950 is suitable for a wide range of sites, especially those where services such as gas, water and electricity are installed under the roadway and need not be affected by installation.

Philip Jeffrey, Technical Director of Avon Barrier Company Ltd said; "The EB950 represents an important step forward to the wider number of sites now requiring high-level security capable of stopping aggressive vehicle attacks.  The combination of lower cost, compared to other barrier systems, and ease of installation without the need for roadway foundations marks the new EB950 as an outstanding solution."

The EB950 features push button hydraulic power with a 6 second operation.  All components are manufactured in the UK from heavy-gauge materials and finished with zinc coating and polyester powder top coating.  The barrier can be connected to a variety of access control technology via the PLC controller.

Press Release - January 2006

   
PRESS RELEASE - January 2006

Passing the 1 billion barrier mark!
Avon Barrier Company’s automated systems are proven in operation

Avon Barrier Company’s automated parking control equipment has proved its worth in continuous operation across a variety of applications.  With thousands of barriers installed in the field it is estimated that the equipment has cumulatively performed over 1 billion cycles, demonstrating its robust design and longevity.

Manufactured in the UK to a proved design and specification (conforms to BS6571), Avon Barrier Company's range of automatic parking barriers are used in a variety of applications, from high-usage parking such as airports, to lower usage sites.  In all instances the need for convenience and low maintenance is paramount.

The barrier range includes the Avon EB450 Parking Barrier, which is suitable for standard road widths with a maximum boom length of 4m.  For access control on wider road widths, the Avon EB750 Excel Barrier can allow for a boom length of up to 7m.  The largest of the range is the Avon EB950 Triumph Barrier that can be used for much wider roadways having a maximum boom size of 9m.

All barriers are manufactured from heavy gauge materials, feature an integral control panel and are zinc sprayed and polyester powder coated as standard.  The EB750 and EB950 barriers can also be equipped with options including the addition of skirts, signage and lighting to suit site requirements. 

Peter Williams, Director of Avon Barrier Company, said; “Our range of automatic rising arm barriers have proved and continue to prove their worth for our customers.  Other barrier systems, which have not been designed and manufactured to our high standards, just don’t make the mark and it underlines our status as one of the leading manufacturers in the field.  All our products are manufactured in the UK and we provide a comprehensive spares and service capability to ensure our equipment consistently provides the level of protection and site control that our customers need.”

Avon Barrier Company has a worldwide reputation for providing efficient solutions to security and access control needs and has over 17 years of experience in the field of high security and system design. 

Press Release - January 2006

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PRESS RELEASE - January 2006

Lifting the barriers – Bristol-based security and access control specialists set to double in size

Bristol-based Avon Barrier Company Ltd. is expanding its business into the adjoining premises on South Liberty Lane in Ashton, which will provide almost double the existing space. 

The move follows a 60% growth in the company's sales since 2003 which has come both in its traditional market of parking access controls and also in the fast developing market for higher security products.  Due to the rising demand for the higher-end security products the company anticipate a further 30% growth in 2006.

The increase in space will allow room for a section dedicated to Avon Barrier Company’s high security products, which were recently featured on Channel 5.  These have been developed to meet the increased requirements for road blockers, barriers and bollards capable of protecting premises and sensitive sites against a determined terrorist vehicle attack.

Paul Jeffrey, Managing Director of Avon Barrier Company, said; “At the highest levels our high security equipment safeguards embassies and government buildings worldwide. Our parking systems provide practical solutions to control vehicle access to hundreds of different sites and premises. We are very proud of our Bristol-headquarters and that our products are designed, manufactured and tested in the U.K.”  

Avon Barrier Company has a worldwide reputation for providing efficient solutions to high security needs and has over 17 years of experience in the field of high security and system design.  They also provide an international installation, service and maintenance capability ensuring their products provide security solutions. 

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PRESS RELEASE - October 2005

avon barrier company expands its technical support department

Due to a massive increase in the development of its crash-rated product range, Avon Barrier Company have expanded its Technical Support Department.

The aim of the Department is to provide Technical backup and Training for in-house staff as well as Customers and Operators of the equipment.

The expansion includes the installation of a new three-dimensional CAD system and the employment of further staff, including a Hydraulics Design Engineer and Technical Documentation author.

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PRESS RELEASE - October 2005

Manufacturing facility expands to meet growing demands

 On the back of significant recent successes, particularly in the provision of high security systems, Avon Barrier Company has increased the size of its UK manufacturing premises by some 40%.

Expanding into an adjacent factory, with the recruitment of additional personnel in key areas, will facilitate our ever-growing, manufacturing needs.  This fully refurbished premise, complimented by the installation of a new overhead crane system,  provides the ideal environment for steel fabrication processes, while generating scope to increase and improve our assembly and testing facilities.

With the improved premises plus a regular involvement with some of the many exciting overseas projects, moral within the workforce has never been higher, with everyone sharing the Company's enthusiasm and commitment towards meeting both current and future demands.

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PRESS RELEASE - July 2005

Crash test – avon rb880cr defender high security roadblocker

 Introduced to the market in 2005, the RB880CR shallow-mount roadblocker is a revolutionary new concept in high security vehicle access control.  having now completed its stringent testing programme, the RB880CR has been proven to withstand the impact of a 7500kg vehicle travelling at 80 kph resulting in zero site penetration and total destruction of the vehicle.

Easy to install, the RB880CR comes with both surface and sub-surface mounted options with foundation depths from 230mm.  The RB880CR is the ideal solution for temporary high security vehicle control as well as being suitable for installation in roadways with shallow services.
 

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PRESS RELEASE - May 2005

Crash test – avon rb780cr chieftain high security roadblocker 

The test was undertaken by MIRA at their site in Nuneaton, involving a vehicle weighing 7500kg traveling at a speed of 80 KPH (50 MPH).  The result was impressive, with zero site penetration and destruction of the test vehicle on impact.

The RB780CR Roadblocker now exceeds the DoS Standard K12-L3.

Following the crash test, the RB780CR was fully operational.

To see the crash test video click here.