IFSEC 2010: APT Security Systems showcases crash-rated solutions

20 Apr 10

APT Security Systems – part of the APT Controls Group – is this year returning to IFSEC to showcase a wide range of security solutions. Brian Sims reports.

By Brian Sims

Central to the company's display at the 2010 show will be a new range of modular street furniture designed and engineered "with inherent security properties".

The crash-rated cycle stand (pictured), for example, can withstand the impact of a 7.5-tonne vehicle striking it (at different angles) at 40 mph, making it an excellent anti-terror product.

The stand was designed in-house by APT's engineers and, as well as being a cycle stand, can be used as the framework for planters or seating, depending on the need and the environment in which it is set.

“In developing this product we wanted to re-examine the purpose of street furniture,” explained the company's general manager Chris Rowlands. “Of course it has to be aesthetically pleasing, but what is missing are products that have a practical use with security qualities such that they are able to prevent a ram-raid style attack.”

Bollards on show

Also on show will be examples of APT's crash-rated series of bollards, which was extended last year with the launch of the APT30A (a new, fast-acting automatic raising bollard that can withstand the impact of a 7.5-tonne vehicle hitting it at speeds of 30 mph).

Overall, APT Security Systems is a specialist in high security installations for high-risk sites, supplying everything from manual parking barriers to highly automated, maximum security access control systems.

An active member of the PAS 68 Steering Committee and founding member of the newly-formed PSSA, APT continues to remain at the forefront of crash-rated product development.

Don't take my word for it, though. Visit the company at IFSEC 2010 and see for yourself.