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Broughton High Security Secures National Bank

01 Apr 08

Broughton High Security have now completed the installation of 9 Vee-Gates to secure a national banking institution. 

The project is the result of months of planning to ensure the security of the money centres and their perimeters.   The Vee-Gate was recently awarded 'Best Security Innovation' in the 2007 Security Excellence awards and is a perfect example of Broughton's ability to meet the exacting demands of their clients.   Along with the Vee-Gate, several other high security products were specified, to give a truly bespoke solution to the ever-present threats encountered in this sector.  Jeff Howells, Business Development Manager said, "The recent successful installation for our banking client is the culmination of months of consultancy and planning.  The requirement for a crash tested gate was paramount and the unique Vee-Gate is the obvious choice in this instance". 

To watch the Vee-Gate in action click here.

6m Crash Tested Traffic Barrier is Launched

12 Feb 08

BROUGHTON CONTROLS, continues to bring to market, innovative products with the launch of the worlds only 6m crash-tested, rising arm barrier, the Defender 940. 

 

Broughton Controls’ dedicated High Security Division in Oldham has added the ground-breaking crash-tested barrier to its award-winning Defender range of physical security products.  Impact Testing saw the 6 metre span barrier successfully stopping a 7.5tonne vehicle, fully laden, travelling at 80kph in accordance with PAS 68, confirming Broughton Controls’ position as the market leader in this field. 

“This important addition of a 6m crash-tested barrier to our product range, gives greater flexibility to our clients who are seeking an access control solution for areas requiring greater turning circles for vehicles, or where a barrier is required to span two carriageways.” Explains Jeff Howells, Business Development Manager for Broughton Controls High Security Division, “The Defender 940 barrier is just another example of our client driven approach – a product the market has been demanding.”

It is this client driven approach that has seen Broughton Controls favour a programme of development and testing of innovative physical security products, over trying to match existing products to clients needs.

Defender Turnstile Resists Attack

18 Dec 07

BROUGHTON CONTROLS, has added the Defender 970 Turnstile to its range of innovative attack resistant products.

 

With the ever increasing requirement for effective perimeter security, there is naturally more focus on the traditional weak points in any site’s defences.  Providing a secure, controlled point of access to a site can be challenging but the latest addition to the award winning Defender range can provide the solution.   The Defender 970 Turnstile is the world’s first security tested turnstile which has successfully resisted attack under site conditions, preventing penetration of the site perimeter.

 

Laurence Goode, Managing Director of Broughton Controls, said: “The Defender 970 Turnstile once again demonstrates our commitment to product development and testing.  The 970 Turnstile is an ideal addition to our range in terms of pedestrian control and protection from site penetration.”

 

The turnstile can be controlled in a variety of ways, including Biometrics for the ultimate in authorised access, and is suitable for a variety of High Security applications.                                                                    

Broughton Wins Innovation Award

06 Nov 07

Oldham company, BROUGHTON CONTROLS, has been awarded ‘Best Security Innovation’ at the 2007 Security Excellence awards for their Defender 930 Vee Gate.

 

The annual Security Excellence Awards recognise the companies, individuals and teams who continually strive for, and demonstrate, professionalism within the industry.  The Best Security Innovation award is presented to the manufacturer of a product deemed to be ground-breaking in terms of its design, and which meets a specific and well-defined client need.

 

Broughton Controls has over 30 years experience in the design, manufacture and installation of perimeter protection products. Unrivalled knowledge of the High Security sector has led to a unique, client driven service resulting in the development of pioneering solutions like The Vee Gate.

 

The Vee Gate is the first product from the Defender range of High Security products to be acknowledged by security industry experts as providing an innovative solution to resist vehicle impact and physical attack.  The unique design of the gate offers specifiers the option of selecting a hinged gate without compromising on security or speed of operation. 

Applying simple engineering principles, the Defender Vee Gate has successfully resisted the impact of a vehicle travelling at 80kph, weighing 7.5 tonnes.  The gate not only resisted the impact, but exceeded the criteria of PAS 68 by remaining intact and being operational following the removal of the debris.

 

Laurence Goode, Managing Director of Broughton’s High Security Division, said: “We are delighted to receive this award.  Recognition of our commitment to innovative product development by our peers, is an outstanding achievement for our newly launched defender range. “