PSSA Newsletter - March 2018

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ISSUE 18 March 2018 | NEWS
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PSSA Member News
Anti-terror blocks
installed at York
Minster
Townscape Products has completed a
project with York Minster to develop
and install counter terror security blocks
to protect the building from the threat
of vehicle borne attacks. Townscape has
installed 12 PAS 68 certified counter
terror blocks at the Minster’s West End.
The Home Office approved blocks
are cast with sands which have been
blended to ensure they perfectly match
the architecture of the building.
York Minster is open every day for
sightseeing as well as regular services,
events and concerts with more than
two million visitors from all over the
world passing through every year.
Jonathan Goss, managing director at
Townscape Products, said: “This iconic
landmark required a solution to protect
visitors from vehicle borne attacks at its
west entrance. It was essential that we
came up with a security system which
blended in perfectly with the existing
architecture of this landmark and we
also had to ensure that no archaeology
was disturbed whilst we completed
the project. The west entrance now has
secure protection against vehicle borne
attacks.”
Townscape’s CT blocks are already in
use at a number of locations, including
20 Fenchurch Street and the Titanic
Centre in Belfast. York’s cathedral,
although known as a minster, is officially
the “Cathedral and Metropolitical
Church of St Peter in York.” It is one
of the largest of its kind in Northern
Europe and one of the UK’s most visited
attractions.
Rotterdam Central
Rail Station
Protected by Cova
Security Gates
Featured in the Dutch Press, were Cova’s
CSG 10850 crash rated bollards during
installation at Rotterdam Central Rail
Station in which they provide a ‘ring of
steel‘ around the famous building. This
large project was secured earlier this year
by Cova’s Netherlands partner, and the full
installation is due for completion 2018. “The
train station is on a list of the government
buildings that need extra protection”, stated
Frank Stevens, Project Leader from public
safety Solutions firm Pijnacker. He continued,
“The poles (bollards) are a lot bigger and
thicker than the poles that are already
in the front and behind around the train
station, where the ornamental stones stop.
They are underground on a horizontal grid,
making them difficult to drive far (into).” In
other areas of the city alternative anti-terror
measures have been taken following the
attacks in Barcelona and Nice with trucks. For a video of the contract see
Karen Deacon, Marketing Manager at Cova Security Gates explained, “An ideal solution for
town centres, historic sites and for protecting public spaces are our shallow foundation CSG
10800 series static bollards, as they provide an effective solution to prevent a vehicle attack,
protecting both pedestrians and property. They are becoming increasingly popular around
international key landmarks as they have a minimal impact on the environment’.
Due to continued growth and business demand, Cova have introduced a new team of
experienced experts right across their business - just at a time when demand for their bespoke
high quality perimeter security products are at its highest.
On behalf of the PSSA and Cova, we would like to warmly welcome to #TeamCova: (from left to
right) Neil (Fabrication & Welding), Neil (Installations Manager) Jess (Sales & Marketing) Nathan
(Sales Manager) Lisa (Finance) Aidy (Production) Nik (Design Engineer) Dave (Supply Chain) Mel
(Fitting) & finally Daniel (Design Engineer).