PSSA Newsletter - Issue 30

– 3 – ISSUE 30  | NEWS New PSSA Council members appointed At the PSSA annual general meeting in January we welcomed two newly elected Council members. Troy Donnelly and Eric Swithenbank were formally appointed, along with re-election of existing Council members Maggie Horritt, John Marshall and Jon Trott. The Council now benefits from both the consistency of the long serving members and the fresh ideas and opinions of those newly appointed. Troy Donnelly, General Manager at Ezi Security, will bring an installer perspective to the PSSA Council to work on increasing standards in installations across the industry. Troy began in the industry as an electrician installing perimeter security products and has extensive experience overseeing installation projects across Australia, ensuring they meet the highest standards. Eric Swithenbank, General Manager at ARX Security (Knoxford) has a background in physical security and has served in the British Army. His understanding of physical security has assisted with leading the UK design teamwith the development of a temporary high security fence system and HVM product. Being a PSSA Council member will bring his commercial and product development ideas and experience from a small business perspective to the group as well as improving his own knowledge. The appointment of Troy and Eric takes the Council to the maximum number of 16: Paul Jeffrey (Chairman), Debbie Heald (Treasurer), John Marshall, MarkWood, Jon Trott, Roger Knight, Maggie Horritt, Niall Griffin, Mat White, Dave Rose, Paul Bale, Thorsten Grunwald, Steve Gaffer, Dalton Marshall, Eric Swithenbank and Troy Donnelly. Zaun Help Partners Secure Democracy The world was shocked to see the violence which exploded in the US capital on the 6th of January. Wolverhampton-based company Zaun have provided security mesh to protect Washington DC during the unrest due to rioters who support outgoing US President Donald Trump, Jr. Zaun’s HiSec 358 mesh has been used in key locations in the US capital by two of their US partners, TCP Security Solutions and ARX Perimeter. TCP supplied Highway Care’s SecureGuard system and ARX supplied their High-Security Fencing System, which includes Zaun manufactured HiSec 358 mesh. Zaun’s HiSec 358 perimeter security fencing system is specifically designed to repel intruders. Anti-climb properties are provided by the close mesh formation (76.2 x 12.7mm). It is difficult to get a hand-hold within the apertures, stopping intruders from scaling the fencing and gaining entry into the site. Highway Care’s SecureGuard system is a total solution to vehicle ingress. It is a high-performance perimeter protection system which immobilises any vehicle attempting to enter high-security areas. Easy to install and erect, it can be used for both temporary solutions and, with shallow foundations and road surfacing anchoring, is ideal for permanent solutions for high-risk areas. It has been proven to withstand multiple vehicle strikes whilst maintaining a secure perimeter. Highway Care’s SecureGuard system is easy and cost-effective to transport for locations which require a non-permanent solution. Zaun Business development manager Mat White said: “Working with our US partners, we are proud that our mesh fencing security solutions have aided in protecting key locations in the US capital. We have a great history of supplying innovative fencing solutions to help protect sensitive locations. With high security solutions such as their 358 mesh security systems, Zaun are continuing to lead the way in protecting valuable assets the world over. Working with their international partners, Zaun are constantly working to supply governments and corporations with the peace of mind and security they need with their world-beating products.” Eric Swithenbank Troy Donnelly Zaun provided security mesh to protect Washington DC during the unrest due to the Trump rioters Zaun provided security mesh to protect Washington DC during the unrest due to the Trump rioters After pausing our Interact Days due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are looking forward to bringing these popular and successful events back to your calendar. We’re making tentative plans to hold an Interact Day towards the end of 2021 and will have a range of speakers on informative topics. Register your interest to attend or let us know what you would like to see at the Interact Days admin@pssasecurity.org . INTERACT DAY INTERACT DAY INTERACT DAY