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14/03/2012 | APT MAKES HEAVYWEIGHT ADDITION WITH LIGHTWEIGHT BLOCKER

Following a new licensing agreement, the high-end security integrator APT Security Systems has added a range of impact-tested road blockers to

28/02/2011 | APT CONTROLS GROUP EXHIBITS FULL RANGE OF TECHNOLOGY AT PARKEX 2011

(PARKEX 2011) On stand P30, APT Controls Group, the UK's premier provider of parking, traffic and security systems, is to exhibit

13/12/2010 | APT SKIDATA WINS NEW GATWICK NORTH TERMINAL CAR PARK CONTRACT

APT Skidata is to play a key role in the redevelopment of Gatwick Airport's North Terminal, which is set to revamped to include a new 1,200 spa

06/12/2010 | APT EQUIPMENT INSTALLED WITH MINIMUM DISRUPTION AT THE LOWRY OUTLET MALL

Managers at The Lowry Outlet Mall in Salford Quays have praised APT SkiData engineers for carrying out an upgrade to the APT 460 parking system

01/12/2010 | ANOTHER INNOVATION FROM APT

APT Security Systems, the high-end integrator for high-performance physical security systems, has successfully tested its new and innovative mo

16/11/2010 | APT TECHNOLOGIES LAUNCHES EV CHARGING SOLUTION FOR TRANSPORT SECTOR AT ECO2 TRANSPORT 2010

APT Technologies, a division of APT Controls Group is launching its range of E-Volt electrical charging posts to the transport sector at the EC

08/09/2010 | APT AND CIRCONTROL PUT NEW POWER BEHIND ELECTRICAL VEHICLE (EV) CHARGING SOLUTIONS

APT Controls Group, the vehicle access and traffic systems provider, has signed an exclusive agreement with Circontrol of Spain to bring a new

06/09/2010 | APT CONTROLS APPOINTS NEW CHAIRMAN

APT Controls Group has appointed Stuart Black as Chairman of the Board Of Directors of APT Controls Ltd. He succeeds Andrew Sampson, who contin

14/06/2010 | APT’S COMPLETE RANGE IN CRASH TEST TRIUMPH

Following the launch of its new ‘Complete' bollard range, APT Security Systems, the high-end integrator for high-performance vehicle access sys

13/06/2010 | APT SKIDATA LAUNCHES NEXT GENERATION IN INTEGRATED PARKING MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY

APT SkiData has taken its thought-leadership in parking management solutions a step further with the launch of Plato Pay, the next generation i

01/02/2010 | APT SKIDATA EXHIBITS INVESTMENT PROTECTING PARKING TECHNOLOGY AT PARKEX 2010

APT SkiData, the UK's leading parking specialist is set to exhibit its full range of parking solutions at Parkex this year, focusing on the abi

18/12/2009 | APT EXTENDS RANGE OF CRASH-RATED AUTOMATIC BOLLARDS

A new mid-range automatic rising bollard that can withstand the impact of a 7.5 tonne vehicle striking it at 30mph has been launched by APT Sec

14/12/2009 | APT MAKES A STAND FOR STREET FURNITURE!

What is believed to be the first crash-rated cycle stand with anti-terrorism/ram raid properties has been launched by APT Security Systems (par

07/12/2009 | APT TECHNOLOGY GIVEN LUXURY THUMBS UP FROM HARRODS

Harrods, the luxury London store, is controlling traffic to its delivery bays and valet car park using a number of barriers from APT Security S

30/11/2009 | PARKING TECHNOLOGY FROM APT SKIDATA HELPS VIRGIN TRAINS

Future-proof parking technology from APT Skidata is playing a central role in a £90 million investment programme by Virgin Trains to modernise

16/11/2009 | APT ACCESS TECHNOLOGY KEEPS TIGER FANS ROARING

Sophisticated people access control technology, designed and installed by APT Skidata, is helping fans of the Leicester Tigers gain a speedy an

07/10/2009 | FIRST OUTING FOR APT’S NEW ‘FLEXY BOLLARDS’ AT ANDERSON HOUSE

The UK's most advanced Flexible bollards have been installed by APT Security Systems, the high-end integrator for high-performance vehicle acce

30/09/2009 | APT SKIDATA COMPLETES HAT-TRICK OF UPGRADES FOR BAA

APT SkiData has completed final works on the third of three complete system upgrades and expansions at all of BAA's London Airports – Heathrow,

28/09/2009 | APT LAUNCHES NEW ‘CLASSIC’ BARRIER RANGE

A new ‘Classic' range of cost-effective and highly reliable barriers designed for long-term residential and commercial use has been launched by

20/07/2009 | NEW BOLLARD THAT RISES, FLEXES AND GLOWS IN THE DARK!

An innovative bollard that automatically rises, flexes and even glows in the dark has been launched by APT Security Systems, leaders in vehicul

09/06/2009 | SMOOTH ENTRY TO PLEASURE BEACH BLACKPOOL

Britain's number one tourist attraction, Pleasure Beach Blackpool, has enhanced access and security for visitors to the park, thanks to a new e

08/06/2009 | APT SKIDATA TECHNOLOGY GIVES GREATER ACCESS TO THE SPORT OF KINGS

Cheltenham Racecourse is controlling access to its grounds on busy race days and creating a safer environment for visitors through a combinatio

07/05/2009 | APT TAKES EXECUTIVE DECISION ON NEW BARRIER RANGE

A new ‘Executive' range of reliable, fast acting barriers specifically designed for the most prestigious installations has been launched by APT

06/05/2009 | APT SKIDATA LAUNCHES NEW RANGE WITH ‘UNLIMITED’ SCOPE

A range of parking technologies designed to bring a new level of reliability, flexibility and control has been introduced by APT SkiData, the U

09/04/2009 | APT SKIDATA LOOKS TO A MORE MOBILE FUTURE AT PARKEX

APT SkiData, the UK's leading parking specialist, will be exhibiting its full range of parking solutions at Parkex this year, focusing on its s

08/04/2009 | ALL YOU NEED IS APT SKIDATA!

Liverpool John Lennon Airport has extended its contract with the UK's leading parking technology manufacturer, APT SkiData, following the devel

31/03/2009 | APT SHORTLISTED IN IHT AWARDS

APT Security Systems has been announced as a finalist in the annual Institute of Highways and Transportation (IHT) Awards for its perimeter sec

29/03/2009 | APT SHOWS IT CAN BEND WITH THE TIMES

APT Security Systems, the UK's leading traffic management and vehicle access control company, has introduced a new range of innovative rigid bo

10/03/2009 | PARKING IN GLASGOW MADE EASIER WITH APT SKIDATA

Visitors to five Glasgow car parks, managed by City Parking (Glasgow) LLP, are reporting an improved parking experience, thanks to the installa

24/02/2009 | APT SKIDATA COMPLETES INSTALLATION AT WESTFIELD DERBY

Derby city centre has undergone a £340 million redevelopment of its primary shopping district, with the refurbishment of the existing car parks

22/02/2009 | APT EXTENDS BARRIER RANGE WITH ECO ALTERNATIVE

APT Security Systems, the high-end integrator for high-performance vehicle access systems, has launched the Eco Barrier powered by renewable so

30/01/2009 | APT TECHNOLOGY HELPS MAKE PARKING STRESS FREE

APT Skidata's state-of-the-art technology and solutions have been installed in the car park at Bristol's new shopping district. Cabot

02/11/2008 | APT TECHNOLOGIES SHOWS GUNWHARF QUAYS THE LIGHT

APT Technologies, part of the APT Controls group of companies, has provided innovative bay monitoring technology for the busy Gunwharf Quays ca

28/09/2008 | APT SECURITY SYSTEMS PREVENTS NEW COUNCIL BUS LANE FROM MIS-USE

APT Security Systems, the UK's leading provider of traffic management technology, has designed and installed a new system comprising four bi-fo

29/06/2008 | APT WINS PRESTIGIOUS CONTRACT FOR GLASGOW AIRPORT

APT Controls group (the high-end integrator for vehicle access systems) has been awarded a contract with Glasgow International Airport to suppl

06/04/2008 | SOLUTION BY APT SECURITY SYSTEMS PREVENTS FLY TIPPING HEADACHE

Manual telescopic bollards from APT Security Systems have stopped fly tipping and travellers setting up camp and causing disruption at a busine

01/04/2008 | APT CONTROLS CONTINUES TO EXPAND WITH ACQUISITION OF SIGNPOST SOLUTIONS

APT Controls Limited, the UK's premier provider of vehicle access control systems for parking, traffic and security applications, is continuing

23/03/2008 | APT SECURITY SYSTEMS APPOINTS NEW GENERAL MANAGER

APT Security Systems, the UK's leading provider of vehicle access control and traffic management part of the Controls Group of companies, has a

23/12/2007 | APT ADDS FINISHING TOUCHES TO IKEA COVENTRY CAR PARK

The APT Group of Companies, the vehicle access, revenue parking and vehicle counting business, has recently completed the installation of a com

24/10/2007 | APT CONTROLS GROUP APPOINTS NEW DIVISIONAL DIRECTOR

The APT Controls Group of companies, the UK's leading provider of parking management solutions, traffic management, vehicle and pedestrian acce

03/09/2007 | APT AND ITS U.S. PARTNER IPS TEST THE MODEL 400 BOLLARD ON BOTH SIDES OF THE ATLANTIC

APT Security Systems (part of the APT Controls group), the high-end integrator for high-performance vehicle access systems, has become the firs

03/09/2007 | APT ENGINEERS PARKING CONTROL SOLUTION FOR MOTT MACDONALD

Fast acting MC Security Barriers from the UK’s leading access control company, APT Controls, are playing a central role in improving security a

03/09/2007 | APT SKIDATA DEMONSTRATES INTEGRATED RANGE OF PARKING SOLUTIONS

(PARKEX 2007) APT SkiData, the UK’s leading parking specialist, will be exhibiting its full range of par

03/09/2007 | APT CONTROLS TREATS TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT AT VICTORIA HOSPITAL

Technology from the UK's leading provider of traffic management and vehicle access control technology, APT Controls, has been selected by NHS G

03/09/2007 | APT SKIDATA UPGRADES LONDON STANSTED’S PARKING CAPABILITY

APT SkiData, the UK’s leading parking systems business, has further extended its work for London Stansted by installing the very latest Automat

03/09/2007 | APT SKIDATA PARKING CONTRACT FOR EDGBASTON CRICKET GROUND

APT SkiData, the UK’s leading parking equipment specialist, has installed its parking technology at Edgbaston Cricket Ground. Located

03/09/2007 | Drake Circus Shopping Centre chooses APT SkiData Parking Equipment

APT Skidata, one of the UK’s leading parking technology specialists, has won a contract to install parking equipment at the new Drake Circus Sh

03/09/2007 | COVENTRY CITY ‘THINKS PREMIERSHIP’ IN NEW ACCESS SOLUTION

There are signs around the Ricoh Stadium urging staff and players to ‘Think Premiership’, and that is exactly what Ken Sharp, Marketing Directo

31/08/2007 | Belgrade Plaza chooses APT SkiData technology

As part of a £10 million refurbishment project, developers Oakmoor-Deeley and business partner CVOne have enlisted the help of APT SkiData to u

31/08/2007 | APT SKIDATA WINS PARKING CONTRACT FOR WESTFIELD DERBY

Derby is undergoing a £340 million redevelopment and extension of its Eagle Centre, set to completely regenerate the southern part of the city

APT AND ITS U.S. PARTNER IPS TEST THE MODEL 400 BOLLARD ON BOTH SIDES OF THE ATLANTIC

APT Security Systems (part of the APT Controls group), the high-end integrator for high-performance vehicle access systems, has become the first UK manufacturer to have a retractable bollard tested and proven on both sides of the Atlantic.

The company has repeated the success of the Model 400 bollard’s K12 certification test by the US Department of State (DoS) by undertaking a test conforming to the British Standards Institution PAS 68:2007 specification for vehicle security barriers at the Transport Research Laboratory (TRL), home to the country’s foremost vehicle and highways testing facilities.

The K12 rated Model 400 bollard has been developed in the U.S. by APT’s partner, IPS (Intelligent Perimeter Systems) through a U.S. Department of Defense small business research grant to develop new high technology systems providing complete area and perimeter security protection. The product has a self-contained, 24VDC powered independent hydraulic actuating system, eliminating the need for a bulky central pump station as well as the need for high voltage power. No additional civil works are required, which means they are not only easy to install, but also easy to operate and maintain.

Two PAS 68 tests were carried out on the Model 400 bollard at TRL on the same day. The first was undertaken with a 7.5 tonne 2 axle rigid vehicle – ballasted to 6.8 tonnes with an additional 0.7 tonnes of cargo (sand bags) bringing the vehicle to 7.5 tonnes. The vehicle impacted the bollard at 40 miles per hour stopping the vehicle dead with zero penetration of the load carrying part of the vehicle.

The bollard was then lowered, allowing the vehicle debris to be cleared, and raised again for a second test that same day. The vehicle used on the second test was an 18 tonne 2 axle rigid European vehicle meeting the requirements of PAS 68. The unladen weight of the vehicle is 6.8 tonnes with sand bags added to make the test weight of 7.5 tonnes. Impact speed was 50 miles per hour, and again the bollard was successful in stopping the vehicle, with a penetration distance of just 4.5 metres for the load carrying part of the lorry. After stopping the larger vehicle, the bollard continued to work satisfactorily.

The TRL test follows the results of the U.S. Department of State's own K12 crash test, whereby the Model 400 resisted the impact of a typical U.S. vehicle weighing 6,800kg (15,000lbs Gross Vehicle Weight - GVW) – hitting it at 50 miles per hour (80kph) with zero penetration.

This rapid response bollard can be fully deployed in five seconds in normal operation mode, and in less than one second when in emergency operation mode. Its high-strength pylon construction is designed as a first line of defence for valuable assets, and an ideal solution for use at military facilities, embassies, airports, utility plants, court buildings, ports, bridges and tunnels, water treatment facilities, office buildings and telecoms centres.

APT offers the Model 400 bollards as part of a complete access control system from IPS called Intelli-Gate, which utilises innovative technology to validate and verify the identity of people and vehicles authorised to enter or visit a secured facility. The system is comprised of a highly secure, state-of-the-art, encrypted command and control annunciation system, advanced monitoring and communications technologies, Model 400 retractable bollards and other related access control components.

Tony Girard, Managing Director of APT Security Systems explains, "We are delighted with the test results and to be helping the UK Government with their latest research and development looking into the resilience of bollards against vehicular-borne attack. After achieving the highest K12 rating in the U.S. against DoS specifications, APT is working with UK government authorities to refine the performance with European vehicles, to which end APT ran this series of tests at TRL.

IPS’s President Mike Korodi added, “Its performance far exceeded anyone’s expectations. This is an exciting benchmark for our two companies work with the UK Government in defining compatible tests for both sides of the Atlantic.”

APT Security Systems entered a partnership with IPS in December 2006 - a reciprocal agreement that will see APT adding to its range of high security barrier solutions with the support of IPS globally, whilst IPS will be manufacturing APT products, including the Titan Road Blocker, in North America.

For more information, or if you would like a copy of the video footage please contact Ailean Higgins at APT Security Systems - Ailean.Higgins@aptcontrols.co.uk