PSSA Newsletter - July 2015

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ISSUE 8 July 2015| NEWS
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PSSA Member News
Avon Barrier introduce their super shallow HVM bollard
Avon Barrier has introduced what is believed to
be the world’s first impact tested super shallow
bollard with a foundation depth of just 100mm.
The Avon Resilience SSF100 bollard has
the shallowest of foundations, overcoming
foundation depth restrictions that sites can
face during installation.
The Resilience SSF100 bollard was physically
tested in an array of 3 bollards to the IWA 14-
1:2013 impact test using a N2A 7200kg vehicle
travelling at 64kph.
Avon Barrier is an international company,
manufacturing and installing Hostile Vehicle
Mitigation (HVM) solutions, to protect sensitive
sites and critical infrastructure against
aggressive vehicle attack.
Paul Jeffrey, Avon Barrier’s Managing Director
commented “The development of Avon’s
Resilience bollard is a complementary solution
to our wide range of impact tested products.
Easily installed with the minimum of disruption,
its unique design not only accommodates
uneven surfaces or inclines in arrangements,
but also angles or curves in bollard lines.”
The super shallow foundation bollard has
an unobtrusive appearance, ideal for sites
where building stand-off is required but also
where high volumes of pedestrians require
access, for example, sports stadiums, airports
and retail centres.
With minimal disruption required during
installation, this makes the SSF100 ideal to
specify to protect existing infrastructure and
also new and proposed builds. The bollard
can be customised to blend in to surrounding
environments, with a variety of sleeve options,
including stainless steel and ornate finishes.
Ground finishes surrounding the bollard, can
include block paving, concrete or tarmac.
For more information regarding the Avon
Resilience SSF100 bollard please contact our
sales team at or visit
our website 
PSSA NEW ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP
Available to any specifiers, security consultancies, integrators or end users that support the professional
development of the high security perimeter
Following requests and discussions with
companies, individuals and stakeholders
within the high security perimeter products
sector, the Council of the PSSA have now
confirmed the terms on which Associate
Membership of the PSSA can be offered.
The standard annual Associate
Membership subscription is £495 (ex VAT).
In return for the support of Associate Members
for higher standards in the sector, the PSSA
undertakes to
1. Being part of the PSSA network of
companies, organisations and stakeholders
committed to enhancing standards within
the high security perimeter products and
services sector.
2. Being supportive of the PSSA Advisory Panel
and Endorsement Programme – aimed at
key end users and influencers within the
perimeter security market.
3. Receiving member updates and coverage in
the PSSA quarterly newsletter and bulletins.
4. Free attendance at the PSSA’s annual
conference and networking events.
5. Briefings on standards development and
mentoring on compliance issues (Technical
Support Help
6. PSSA website listing and discounted
advertising rates. The website is set for re-
launch in August 2015.
7. Input into PSSA policy forums and links with
HMG and its agencies (e.g. CPNI).
8. Free access to NSCC help lines (e.g. on Health
& Safety, contracts etc.).
9. Add your influence in the development of
standards impacting the perimeter security
industry.
10. Input to PSSAVerification Scheme expansion
programme.
11. Technical guidance and support to help
meet the standards for new and existing
perimeter security countermeasures.
12. Use of the PSSA Associate Member logo.
Who should join as an Associate Member?
• Any company considering entering our
Verification Scheme but requiring some
initial support. We can offer special
consultancy and coaching rates for
companies considering a full scheme
commitment.
• Any company supplying products or services
complementary to current members’
perimeter security products. Products and
services currently outside the scope of the
Scheme may be included at a later
• Any specifiers, security consultancies,
integrators or end users that support the
professional development of the high
security perimeter products sector.
• Any service providers or key suppliers to the
high security perimeter products sector.
• Any educational, academic or research
institution with an interest in the PSSA’s
core market.
• Any company within the high security
perimeter products and services sector
requiring technical guidance and support
to help them meet the standards for new
and existing perimeter security counter
measures. 