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Boon Edam launches high-impact barriers

01 October 2006

The Netherlands-based Royal Boon Edam Group Holding has launched globally a comprehensive range of high-impact barriers that are designed to prevent penetration of vehicles or pedestrians and thus provide maximum security in high-risk areas.

The range of barriers, which includes independently certified bollards, road blockers and beams, is tested and certified to internationally recognised US Department of State standards to prevent aggressive vehicle intrusion at high-risk sites, says a spokesman for the company.
“Boon Edam hydraulic bollards combine an open, aesthetic appearance, while allowing free movement of pedestrians with a high level of perimeter control. Its road blockers are designed for maximum security. These K12-rated crash-test certified wedge-shaped barriers deter pedestrian traffic and are highly visible when in use. The hydraulic road blockers feature automatic raising and lowering, and install flush to the finish roadway when retracted,” he explains.
Beams are designed for the highest level of perimeter protection and deter both vehicle and pedestrian traffic, he says. Minimal or no excavation is required across the roadway and the unit can be installed in close proximity to the property line.
The range of high-impact security barriers has undergone a series of tests, he says.
“In a test involving the Boon Edam Patriot, a product within the range, a 6,800 kg vehicle travelling at 80 km/h achieved zero penetration and was completely disabled while the barrier was able to continue functioning once the debris had been removed,” he points out.
David Bunkall, director of group marketing for Royal Boon Edam Group Holding, says: “These barriers have traditionally been associated with government and military sites around the world but more and more organisations today are having to consider their use as the threat of terrorist attack has spread to softer targets such as nuclear, pharmaceutical and petrochemical plants. The addition of these barriers to our Security Access range underlines the increasing role Boon Edam is playing in the global security market.”
The range of products are available through Boon Edam’s worldwide network sales and service companies and authorised distributors, who can also provide advice on applications and product choice as well as comprehensive after-sales support.
The comprehensive Security Access range of the Boon Edam Group includes security doors and portals, waist-high turnstiles, pedestrian security lanes, full-height turnstiles and now, high-impact security barriers.