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PSSA
Member News
ISSUE 14
February 2017
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NEWS
Sussex Businesspersonof theYear
Frontier Pitts is proud and delighted that
their Gaffer was named FINALIST for the
Sussex Business Awards Businessperson of
the Year
Now in it’s 28th year the Sussex Awards
have built a reputation as one of the most
important dates in the business calendar
since their inception in 1989.
Recognising business excellence across
Sussex, these prestigious Awards are the
longest established of their kind in Sussex and
widely considered to be‘the one to win’.
Vehicle incursion prevention
a key focus of 2017
Concrete Barriers HQ, the perimeter
security division of Townscape is urging the
government and councils to prioritise vehicle
incursion protection in 2017.
In light of recent events in Nice and Berlin,
governments remain on high alert, with
MI5 stating that the current threat level for
international terrorism in the UK is severe.
Last year the company spent time
consulting with architects, town planners and
contractors to advise them on how best to
bolster safety on UK streets.
Jonathan Goss, managing director at
Townscape Products, said: “For the team
at Concrete Barriers HQ – playing a central
role in the improvement of public security
is essential. Vehicle access prevention plays
a critical role in counter terror strategy and
ensuring public safety.
“Regrettably, this came into sharp focus last
year following a wake of terrorist attacks on
the continent.
“Stopping any possibility of this occurring in
the UK, is a huge priority for the government,
councils and indeed everybody charged with
continually improving public safety.”
Concrete barriers HQ provide counter terror
blocks and bollards as a part of hostile vehicle
mitigation systems. Both have been awarded
a PAS 68 rating, meaning they can stop
vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes travelling at 40mph
and 50mph respectively.
The counter terror blocks from Concrete
Barriers HQ can be used to stop hostile
vehicle access to public areas and reduce
the risk of terrorists harming people,
infrastructure or buildings.
Jonathan concludes: “This year we are
committed to ensuring people know the
benefits of proper perimeter security.
We are offering free counter terror
security consultations to businesses that
are concerned about safety, and more
importantly, to let them know what is
available to them to in order to prevent
incidents in the future.”
Archer joins
Zaun design
team
PSSA member and mesh fencing
manufacturer Zaun has appointed a
new designer to its ranks.
Frank Archer fromWolverhampton
has joined the design team, reporting
in to research and development
manager Adam Christie.
He joins following stints in 3D design
and e-commerce at an exhibition
set and shop designer for furniture
businesses, such as Duresta and
Kesterport, and building an eBay store
for aftermarket car parts business
Energized Customs.
Archer initially studied aerospace
engineering at the University of Bristol
with the plan of joining the RAF, but a
diagnosis of colour blindness prevented
him becoming a pilot. He switched
to a BSc in CAD and construction at
Wolverhampton University.
Christie said: “We’re delighted to
have Frank on board at a time when
we are developing ever more secure
fencing systems and the business is
growing with massive new orders.”