PSSA Newsletter - Issue 26

NEWS  |  ISSUE 26 – 6 – Newsletter sponsor: www.highwaycare.com Hardstaff Barriers appoint new Secure Team members Hardstaff Barriers (A division of Hill and Smith Ltd) manufacture and deploy temporary and permanent barriers. The company’s products for protection and delineation can be seen in the Construction, Highways, Aviation, Ports & Nuclear sectors. Hardstaff Barriers is also a UK market leader in event Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) and Perimeter Security. Hardstaff have been trusted to protect high profile events, which include the Conservative and Labour Party Conferences, Royal Weddings and the visit of President of the United States. Hardstaff’s UK expertise has been recognised by securing similar frameworks in Europe with Dutch Police / Government exporting of Products and Services. The passion, advocacy and loyalty is demonstrated by their clients who include Police Forces, National Counter Terrorism Police Headquarters, Security Services, Major Event providers i.e. Christmas Markets, Airport Operators, Construction Clients, Highways Maintenance Providers and Nuclear Power clients, who now treat Hardstaff as their preferred (aligned) supplier and partner of choice. Hardstaff Secure is a sub-division of Hardstaff Barriers and purely focused on Hostile Vehicle Mitigation and Perimeter Security. Hardstaff is the incumbent contractor for the UK National Barrier Asset Framework (NBA). The framework is available to all public and private sector organisations. The NBA have a stock of government owned barriers to protect events around the UK. New teammembers Hardstaff Barriers have recently increased its HVM deployment capability by welcoming two new members to the team. Jim Cotter and Tom Seals both started with the midlands-based firm in January this year as Project Managers. Jim completed a full 24-year career with the Royal Engineers prior to his last position as a project manager in the construction industry. With a Civil Engineering background in the military, Jim has a wealth of experience in completing projects in austere and demanding environments such as Afghanistan and Iraq. Jim retired in 2016 after reaching the rank of Warrant Officer. He has since worked on both residential and commercial construction projects in the Tourism and Aerospace Manufacturing sectors. His knowledge of secure establishments, and how they are built, will enhance the already experienced Hardstaff Secure Team. Tom, brings a variety of experience that lead him to Hardstaff Secure, which include a leadership role in event organisation, to commercial positions in construction. Tom’s was involved in Project Management over a two-year period at a specialist civil engineering sub-contractor and was responsible for the delivery of all UK based projects on major highway and rail schemes for that time. Tom is excited about the opportunities the Hardstaff Secure team presents, whilst simultaneously completing his degree in Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management. A spokesman for Hardstaff said “ Both Jim and Tom both attended the recent PSSA Industry Day and found the event informative and a great chance to meet other PSSA members. They both look forward to future events.” Jim Cotter Tom Seals Stadium sponsors of the PSSA Dates for your Diary. See back page for upcoming events! wearestadium.com Movers & Shakers