Door Industry Journal - Spring 2014

K12 ANTI-TERRORIST BOLLARD, LAUNCHED IN THE UK THROUGH GREEN GATE ACCESS SYSTEMS Green Gate Access Systems are delighted to announce that they will be introducing the new O&O K12 anti-terrorism bollard, named ‘The Oak’, to the market, following its UK crash testing and approval by MIRA. Italy based O&O’s CEO, Stefano Valzania, flew into the UK last week to collect the K12’s certificate of conformity and in addition, meet Green Gate Access System’s Managing Director, Neil Sampson, to discuss the newly authorised product, which is the most cost effective K12 rated bollard in the European market. In the UK, the Centre for Protection of National Infrastructure (CNPI) has been leading the Government’s initiative in all aspects of counter-terrorism protective security in conjunction with BSI. These specifications are now widely used throughout UK, Europe, India, the Middle East and other parts of the world, to specify the type of barrier required against a particular type of threat. The revised K12 standard is now the result of an amalgamation of five different previous standards of global approval and at the new 1.2 metres high (as opposed to the older version standing at 0.8 metres high), is considered the safest anti-terrorism bollard in the world. Neil Sampson and Stefano Valzania “We are delighted to represent O&O in promoting the new K12 bollard and are already taking international orders for this.” said Neil Sampson. “A terrorist attack can take place in any country and we are expecting a high level of interest from establishments such as airports, embassies, storage facilities and government offices both across the UK and overseas.” “It was good to meet once again with Neil Sampson at Green Gate Access Systems, with whom we have been working for several years.” said Stefano Valzania. “There are ambitious plans in place for the success of the Oak K12 bollard and we are dedicated to progressing these together. The O&O brand is moving forward into new markets and Green Gate Access Systems are a great partner to help us achieve that in the UK. I look forward to a positive relationship with Neil and his team for many years to come”. About O&O The company has been manufacturing the highest quality bollards and barriers for more than 40 years and during that time, has become known the world over for quality and safety in all the products it manufactures and markets. They obtained the UNI EN ISO 9001-2000 quality certification in 2004 and due to on-going research and improvement, their products can work in any climate, acquiring a leading role in the professional automation sector. In 2009, O&O became part of the French multinational corporation, Somfy, but has retained its historical brand name and independence in controlling and organising its business, whilst this merger has made it possible for O&O to offer an even more widespread service. Thanks to this collaboration, O&O is able to offer an even more complete range – from motorway barriers to type approved bollards, from motorised guides for industrial doors to all types of residential motorisations. For further information on the K12 anti-terrorism bollard please visit www.greengateaccess.co.uk or to become a trade user or distributor call 08456 800269. Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk 69 THE door industry journal spring 2014 powered gates PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS WITH OUR HELP Low Cost and Free Publicity - You can benefit from some help in promoting your business, its products and services on the Door Industry Journal Blog at an incredibly low price (typically £30) towards our page creation and layout costs. But if you advertise with us, you will receive the publicity absolutely free of charge (see below). Extra benefits for our advertisers - If you take display advertising or product and literature features in our printed and online publications, you will also qualify for regular free postings on the Door Industry Journal Blog while you continue to advertise with us. Email your articles to: mail@doorindustryjournal.co.uk Visit our Blog to see the kind of publicity we provide: www.doorindustryjournal.blogspot.com BLOGGING