Category: News

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New rising bollards installed in Tamworth town centre

Automatic Bollards

A new set of rising bollards have been installed in Tamworth town centre in a bid to protect the pedestrian area there, a recent news report in the local media has been able to suggest. The bollards are in place on Colehill, close to the Co-op building and also the bottom of George Street next… Read more »


New optical technology reduces the risk of “sidegating”

Glass Turnstiles

The phenomenon of “sidegating” – when two people attempt unauthorized side-by-side entry through a turnstile – is becoming increasingly concerning in the security sector, as changing regulations and customer demands for increased pedestrian and wheelchair user comfort dictate the need for wider turnstiles. However, a new optical technology developed by intelligent entrance controls company (and… Read more »


Chelmsford High Street set to undergo extensive upgrade

Automatic Bollards

New traffic restriction solutions, including rising bollards, will be among the numerous new changes that are set to transform Chelmsford High Street, according to a recent news report in the local media. Chelmsford City Council and Essex County Council have combined to come up with a series of ideas for Tindal Square and the High… Read more »


Bollards prevent anti-social ‘boy racers’ in Billericay car-park

Radford Crescent Car Park in Billericay now has preventative security in the form of bollards, in order to stop ‘boy racers’ from causing problems and being antisocial in the area. These bollards are retractable, which means that during the daytime residents and visitors to Billericay can use the car park as usual. Basildon Council spent £2,000… Read more »


Automatic Bollards and Barriers Market to Reach US$1.80 Billion by 2025

Automatic Bollards

The Automated Bollards and Barriers market is set to record a very strong level of growth over the next few years, the most recent edition of “Global Automatic Barriers and Bollards Market Research Report 2019” from Market Insights Reports has been able to suggest. This specific market segment is expected to grow from US$ 1.26… Read more »