Crowdguard is delighted to be deploying British made hostile vehicle mitigation product, ATG’s pioneering Surface Guard, across the UK in partnership with Ainscough Industrial Services.
Winner of the Physical Security category in 2019’s Counter Terror Awards, the surface mounted, portable barrier system protects crowds from vehicle attacks at events with no need for road fixings – allowing secure installation on a multitude of terrains and ground conditions.
The highly portable and efficient system is designed with short term events and gatherings in mind, protecting crowds from malicious activity for the duration of an event without any impact on crowd management due to the pedestrian permeable design. Site access is also uninhibited thanks to specially installed Vehicle Access Units which can be lowered in just 30 seconds.
The ATG Surface Guard system has been tested twice to the IWA 14 impact test standard. Surface Guard successfully stopped a 2,500kg vehicle travelling at 48kph and a 7,200kg vehicle travelling at 32kph. Maximum functionality and peak performance comes with no compromise on aesthetics; event organisers have the option of adding footfall counting technologies, LED lighting and full vinyl covers that can be branded in line with the event or its sponsors. Moreover, the constant installation, removal and transportation of the Surface Guard system is no cause for concern as all equipment is serviced by trained technicians between every use.
Crowdguard’s deployment network is vast and equipment is stored locally ready for rapid shipment thanks to branches in Glasgow, Wigan, Manchester, Rotherham, Washington, Birmingham, London and Bath. Working with strategic partner Ainscough Industrial Services, Crowdguard’s systems are deployed and installed by specialist Installation Technicians and Installation Supervisors.
Developed by the Ainscough family (of Ainscough Industrial Services) in partnership with leading counter terrorism and security experts, Crowdguard was established in response to the devastating surge in vehicle attacks of pedestrians across the UK and Europe. It became apparent that the market was in need of effective hostile vehicle mitigation technology that could be installed quickly at temporary events and locations where crowds gather, becoming vulnerable.
Summarising Crowdguard’s mission, Operations Director Deborah Ainscough said: “We are delighted to announce the launch of Crowdguard, a business focussed on event protection, and look forward to working with event organisers, councils, the police and any other relevant stakeholder to meet the ever changing needs of the community using the smartest solutions possible to provide the highest standards of protection for the public at gatherings and events.
“With seven branches established across the UK and a distribution partner for the award winning Surface Guard system, Crowdguard offers unmatched nationwide deployment.
“The team behind Crowdguard has a distinct pedigree in public safety, policing, and manufacturing.”
