Anti-terrorist specialist in Africa expansion
A Midlands manufacturer of anti-terrorist bollards and barriers has ticked off another continent on its export book after securing its first site in Africa.
Safetyflex Barriers, based in Coventry, has seen hundreds of its Truckstopper anti-terror bollards installed at government buildings in Casablanca, Morocco.
The contract means the firm’s designs have now been installed in six continents across the world in major cities.
The latest in Morocco follows a similar high-profile scheme in India, installing more than 300 Truckstopper bollards.
Marcus Gerrard, director at Safetyflex, said: “We’re the only company in the world to use this type of material for anti-terrorist bollards and barriers, and the Truckstopper has become one of our most popular ranges.
“We are incredibly proud of our strong export book which now represents almost half of our orders, so to break into a new market in Africa is testament to the strength and reputation of our products, and shows that we are a global leader in the anti-terrorist barrier market
“This particular type of bollard is popular for public realm as it has a super slim appearance that no other company can offer, and only requires a simple shallow foundation resulting in less disruption to public footpaths and walkways, whilst the slim-line finish means it remains tough on terrorists without losing its aesthetic appeal.”
