Hill & Smith boosts national security solutions with acquisition

Hill & Smith has bolstered its range of national security products with the acquisition of assets and IP from SYSTRA.

SYSTRA’s range of perimeter security and hostile vehicle mitigation (HVM) products will boost Hill & Smith Infrastructure’s range of existing vehicle restraint systems and HVM products. The solutions are crucial for protecting people and assets from hostile vehicle attacks.

The surface-mounted modular products can be deployed quickly and temporarily, providing flexible solutions for security-sensitive locations such as governmental, commercial and critical national infrastructure sites and high-profile events. They constitute a major element of the UK’s strategic National Barrier Asset to tackle terrorism threats.

Over the years, Hill & Smith Infrastructure has supported the protection of the public during both national and international events such as the King’s Coronation, the Birmingham Commonwealth Games, and Dubai Expo 2020.

Dave Todd, managing director of services at Hill & Smith Infrastructure said: “We are really pleased to announce the acquisition of assets and IP from SYSTRA Ltd, which enhances our sector capabilities and supports the National Barrier Asset framework. The product range complements our existing Hostile Vehicle Mitigation product portfolio and leaves us well placed for the future.”