Dell UK's recently opened data centre in Slough has been equipped with a rising arm barrier access control system to ensure only authorised vehicles enter the site.
Installed by the Atlas Group, the single arm barrier is a CEDA unit with a 6.5 metre boom. Staff vehicle entry is by by a digipad with visitors using an intercom linked to security staff that can raise the barrier.
Vehicle exit is controlled by an underground loop which opens the barrier automatically when a vehicle approaches.
Atlas also installed seven static bollards, made to match those already on the site, and a custom-made catchpost to match the bollards.
For further information call 01753 696166. Email: info@atlasgroup.co.uk or visit http://www.atlasgroup.co.uk/
Wednesday, 4 January 2012
Monday, 7 November 2011
Barriers Installed at Westfield Stratford
Installed to control unauthorised vehicles entering tyhe complex, the barriers are expected to be especially useful over the period the 2102 Olympics are taking place on sites adjacent to the shopping centre.
With a total floor area of 175,000 sq. m., 300 shops and 5,000 parking spaces, Westfield Stratford City is one of the largest urban shopping centres in Europe and the largest n the EU if the surroinding shopping area is included.
Over 70 percent of visitors to the Olympics are expected to go through the centre on their way to the games venues.
For further information call 01753 696166, email: info@atlasgroup.co.uk or visit http://www.atlasgroup.co.uk/
Picture shows Westfield Stratford with the Olympic Park in the background.
Wednesday, 28 September 2011
Slough Trading Estate to get Multi-Million Pound Boost
The Atlas Group has welcomed the unveiling of ambitious plans by the Slough Estates Group (SEGRO) to revamp the Slough Trading Estate and create more than 4,000 jobs.
Atlas managing director Joe Baker said that since moving to the Plymouth Road on the estate nearly four years ago he had found it an excellent location for business opportunities both on the esate and in the local area.
"In particular we have found the massive size of the estate has provided a substantial number of sales opportunities from companies keen to improve their access control".
The £600 million redevelopment will take 20 years but many of the new shops, hotels and leisure facilities will be in place by 2015.
For further information call 01753 696166, email info@atlasgroup.co.uk or visit http://www.atlasgroup.co.uk/
Atlas managing director Joe Baker said that since moving to the Plymouth Road on the estate nearly four years ago he had found it an excellent location for business opportunities both on the esate and in the local area.
"In particular we have found the massive size of the estate has provided a substantial number of sales opportunities from companies keen to improve their access control".
The £600 million redevelopment will take 20 years but many of the new shops, hotels and leisure facilities will be in place by 2015.
For further information call 01753 696166, email info@atlasgroup.co.uk or visit http://www.atlasgroup.co.uk/
Wednesday, 31 August 2011
ATLAS BARRIERS AT HOSPITAL HELIPAD
The barriers are used to control parking on the site in order to ensure the helipad is always clear for the helicopter to land and is also immediately accessible by ambulance from the A & E department.
The helicopter service was inaugurated in 1987 and was the UK's first dedicated helicopter emergency medical service. It has been called out to over 20,000 emergencies.
For further information call 01753 696166, email info@atlasgroup.co.uk or visit http://www.atlasgroup.co.uk/
Tuesday, 16 August 2011
ATLAS HELP IMPROVE SCHOOL SECURITY
The safety and security of school pupils, staff and premises has never been as important as it is today. But according to access control specialists Atlas Group the automated gates and barrier systems installed at many schools are unsafe to use and do not comply with current regulations.
The Company's managing director, Joe Baker, said: "In the past six months we have attended local schools to audit the safety of their automated gate and barrier systems.
"Although there were a handfull of exceptions, we found that the majority did not comply and required modification or upgrading to ensure hazard-free operation for child safety and the safety of others."
Atlas is urging schools to check their security systems to ensure children and staff are safe from intruders, and that the possibility of unauthorised access and damage by vandals is minimised.
"If a school is not confident that it is as secure as possible it should call in access control specialists to check. Most reputable companies will not charge for this service", said Joe Baker.
Further information from Atlas on 01753 696166 or http://www.atlasgroup.co.uk/
The Company's managing director, Joe Baker, said: "In the past six months we have attended local schools to audit the safety of their automated gate and barrier systems.
"Although there were a handfull of exceptions, we found that the majority did not comply and required modification or upgrading to ensure hazard-free operation for child safety and the safety of others."
Atlas is urging schools to check their security systems to ensure children and staff are safe from intruders, and that the possibility of unauthorised access and damage by vandals is minimised.
"If a school is not confident that it is as secure as possible it should call in access control specialists to check. Most reputable companies will not charge for this service", said Joe Baker.
Further information from Atlas on 01753 696166 or http://www.atlasgroup.co.uk/
Wednesday, 1 June 2011
SECURITY GATES CAN REDUCE INSURANCE COSTS
Security gates and other home safety devices help you to feel and be safe and can reduce the cost of your home contents insurance, as well as car insurance.
An element in calculating insurance premiums is very often the risks around you home or parking area. Security gates offer you protection and send a signal to your insurers that you may be in a lower risk category.
If you would like to talk to the experts in the deign and installation of security gates and other measures call Atlas today on 01753 696166 or visit the website http://www.atlasgroup.co.uk/
An element in calculating insurance premiums is very often the risks around you home or parking area. Security gates offer you protection and send a signal to your insurers that you may be in a lower risk category.
If you would like to talk to the experts in the deign and installation of security gates and other measures call Atlas today on 01753 696166 or visit the website http://www.atlasgroup.co.uk/
Wednesday, 6 April 2011
Top Marks from US Embassy
The US Embassy in London has given Atlas top marks for the maintenance services it provides on external physical security equipment.
The 2010 performance evaluation report prepared by the Embassy's facilities office awards Atlas 5 out of 5 for quality, cost control, business relations, timeliness of performance and customer satisfaction.
The report says Atlas is overall a good company, offers great advice and is always there to assist if needed. It gives Atlas a highly recommended rating.
The 2010 performance evaluation report prepared by the Embassy's facilities office awards Atlas 5 out of 5 for quality, cost control, business relations, timeliness of performance and customer satisfaction.
The report says Atlas is overall a good company, offers great advice and is always there to assist if needed. It gives Atlas a highly recommended rating.
Monday, 28 March 2011
SIA not to be abolished
On March 24 the House of Lords passed an amendment to the Public Bodies Bill to take the SIA (Security Industry Authority) out of the list of quangos to be abolished.
However, the Government has stressed this does not mean there has been a change in policy as it remains their intention to change the form of the SIA, but that this can be best achieved by new legislation.
The Government's aim is to have the new organisation in place by the end of 2013.
However, the Government has stressed this does not mean there has been a change in policy as it remains their intention to change the form of the SIA, but that this can be best achieved by new legislation.
The Government's aim is to have the new organisation in place by the end of 2013.
Monday, 31 January 2011
New Gate Safety Organisation
GATE SAFE has been set up following the death of two children and other potentially fatal incidents during last year.
Its goal is to bring together a broad cross-section of manufacturers, installers and those organisations responsible for safety in order to look at how the current safety measures can be improved to try and eliminate as far as possible any future accidents.
A well attended summit meeting unanimously agreed that urgent action was needed to stop any further injuries or fatalities caused by automated gates. Actions to be implemented included putting pressure where necessary to bring gate safety to the top of the political agenda, and to set up a working party to look at ways of achieveing safety regulation compliance for all installations.
Its goal is to bring together a broad cross-section of manufacturers, installers and those organisations responsible for safety in order to look at how the current safety measures can be improved to try and eliminate as far as possible any future accidents.
A well attended summit meeting unanimously agreed that urgent action was needed to stop any further injuries or fatalities caused by automated gates. Actions to be implemented included putting pressure where necessary to bring gate safety to the top of the political agenda, and to set up a working party to look at ways of achieveing safety regulation compliance for all installations.
Monday, 29 November 2010
Four ways to improve security of your home
If you live in an area likely to be targeted by thieves, particularly if you have an open driveway, there are many options as to how you can improve security to deter thieves or trespassers including:
1. Installing automatic residential driveway gates to keep out unwelcome visitors.
2. Adding anti-ram raid bollards and parking posts.
3. Fitting motorised driveway chain barriers.
4. Having manual or remote operated garage doors fitted with secure locking systems.
Whatever your requirements it is essential that only a properly qualified installer is used to ensure the equipment fitted meets the requirements, is reliable and above all, safe to use.
For more information call Atlas on 01753 696166 or visit http://www.atlasgroup.co.uk/
1. Installing automatic residential driveway gates to keep out unwelcome visitors.
2. Adding anti-ram raid bollards and parking posts.
3. Fitting motorised driveway chain barriers.
4. Having manual or remote operated garage doors fitted with secure locking systems.
Whatever your requirements it is essential that only a properly qualified installer is used to ensure the equipment fitted meets the requirements, is reliable and above all, safe to use.
For more information call Atlas on 01753 696166 or visit http://www.atlasgroup.co.uk/
Tuesday, 19 October 2010
Security gates help keep criminals out
Burglary hot-spots can be made safer with the effective utilisation of security gates. Potential intruders will often be put off from entering properties that appear secure.
This has shown to be the case in Leeds and other UK towns and cities where officials have found that the fitting of secure barriers has effectively cut crime.
The very presence of security barriers or gates is often enough to deter individuals from trespassing as it suggests that the building behind the barrier is likely to be very secure and therefore too difficult for the average thief to attempt to enter.
Atlas can provide security solutions for residential or busines properties, whatever their size or location. Browse the website and check out our installations and satisfied customers before calling us on
01753 696166.
This has shown to be the case in Leeds and other UK towns and cities where officials have found that the fitting of secure barriers has effectively cut crime.
The very presence of security barriers or gates is often enough to deter individuals from trespassing as it suggests that the building behind the barrier is likely to be very secure and therefore too difficult for the average thief to attempt to enter.
Atlas can provide security solutions for residential or busines properties, whatever their size or location. Browse the website and check out our installations and satisfied customers before calling us on
01753 696166.
Monday, 4 October 2010
Increase your peace of mind with security gates
If you want to increase your home security, fitting automatic gates can help to deter burglars.
While there are many security measures that can help to prtotect your home from vandalism and theft, it is important to back these up by sticking to certain rules.
Always lock doors - even if you are in. The fact that you are at home will not deter many burglars so keeping all entry points secure is a sensible precaution.
If there is a security system fitted, restrict the code to those members of the household that need to know and, as with your credit cards and computer, don't use an obvious code like a birth date.
To find out more about security gates call Atlas on 01753 696166 or visit our website. http://www.atlasgroup.co.uk/
While there are many security measures that can help to prtotect your home from vandalism and theft, it is important to back these up by sticking to certain rules.
Always lock doors - even if you are in. The fact that you are at home will not deter many burglars so keeping all entry points secure is a sensible precaution.
If there is a security system fitted, restrict the code to those members of the household that need to know and, as with your credit cards and computer, don't use an obvious code like a birth date.
To find out more about security gates call Atlas on 01753 696166 or visit our website. http://www.atlasgroup.co.uk/
Thursday, 16 September 2010
Atlas Deliver Gate In Record Time
Atlas had just six weeks to design, manufacture and install a sliding gate for a new supermarket in Streatham High Road. A complex job that would usually have a theree month minimum design to installation timescale.
Needed to restrict vehicle access to a car park during the stores non-open hours, the gate has two leaves each 4 metres wide by 80 centimetres high. When the gate is open, the leaves 'telescope' and move to one side leaving the full 8 metre carriageway available for vehicle access.
When the gate is closed, no vehicles can access but pedestrians can enter through the space vacated by the gate. Fixed bollards restrict vehicle access through this opening.
The gate is operated by miniature hand held remote control and the system is connected into fire and security installations.
Telescopic gates, which can be designed to retract into a space less than one third the width of the opening, are ideal for applications where the security offered by a sliding gate is required but space is limited.
Needed to restrict vehicle access to a car park during the stores non-open hours, the gate has two leaves each 4 metres wide by 80 centimetres high. When the gate is open, the leaves 'telescope' and move to one side leaving the full 8 metre carriageway available for vehicle access.
When the gate is closed, no vehicles can access but pedestrians can enter through the space vacated by the gate. Fixed bollards restrict vehicle access through this opening.
The gate is operated by miniature hand held remote control and the system is connected into fire and security installations.
Telescopic gates, which can be designed to retract into a space less than one third the width of the opening, are ideal for applications where the security offered by a sliding gate is required but space is limited.
Wednesday, 18 August 2010
An answer to the ban on clamping
The Government's newly announced ban on clamping and towing on private land is expected to come into force early next year.
Companies that currently employ clampers, or don't use them but suffer with unauthorised parking, will become even more vulnerable to valuable parking spaces being occupied by unauthorised vehicles.
The answer to what is destined to become a growing problem is the installation of automatic gates, or rising barriers for commercial premises. They can be installed in almost every location where unauthorised parking might be a problem including offices, industrial units, schools, public houses and hotels as well as church and community halls.
Not only will these precautions stop that driver prepared to park anywhere off-road that is convenient and free, it also ensures authorised vehicles can be parked in a safe and secure environment.
If you would like to know more about installing gates or barriers contact Joe Baker at Atlas.
Companies that currently employ clampers, or don't use them but suffer with unauthorised parking, will become even more vulnerable to valuable parking spaces being occupied by unauthorised vehicles.
The answer to what is destined to become a growing problem is the installation of automatic gates, or rising barriers for commercial premises. They can be installed in almost every location where unauthorised parking might be a problem including offices, industrial units, schools, public houses and hotels as well as church and community halls.
Not only will these precautions stop that driver prepared to park anywhere off-road that is convenient and free, it also ensures authorised vehicles can be parked in a safe and secure environment.
If you would like to know more about installing gates or barriers contact Joe Baker at Atlas.
Monday, 16 August 2010
Ealing's traffic light switch-off reduces delays
The trial switch-off of traffic signals at two junctions in the London Borough of Ealing has increased junction throughput, cut congestion and reduced pedestrial wait times, a review of the work has found.
Ealing turned off traffic signals at the junctions last Autumn and installed mini roundabouts to regulate traffic flow.
A review of the trials found that the volume of traffic passing through the junctions has increased by 6-12%, average queue lengths have been cut by two-thirds, and typical pedestrian wait times have reduced by half. Ealing is unaware of any serious collisions taking place at the sites.
Ealing turned off traffic signals at the junctions last Autumn and installed mini roundabouts to regulate traffic flow.
A review of the trials found that the volume of traffic passing through the junctions has increased by 6-12%, average queue lengths have been cut by two-thirds, and typical pedestrian wait times have reduced by half. Ealing is unaware of any serious collisions taking place at the sites.
Thursday, 29 July 2010
Richmond scraps emissions-based parking charges
The London Borough of Richmond has scrapped its pioneering emissions-based car parking charges following a change of political administration.
Richmond's new cabinet member for traffic said the policy had been "complicated and confusing" and had not cut emissions.
Many drivers found the complexity of the system difficult to understand when parking and paid the wrong tariff. There has also been no clear evidence that the result has resulted in changes in vehicle ownership as had been hoped.
The Borough introduced the emissions-based residents parking scheme in controlled parking zones in April 2007. Permits ranged from £50 to £300 according to the emission class of the vehicle.The principle was extended to all on- and off-street council-operated parking in October 2009.
Richmond's new cabinet member for traffic said the policy had been "complicated and confusing" and had not cut emissions.
Many drivers found the complexity of the system difficult to understand when parking and paid the wrong tariff. There has also been no clear evidence that the result has resulted in changes in vehicle ownership as had been hoped.
The Borough introduced the emissions-based residents parking scheme in controlled parking zones in April 2007. Permits ranged from £50 to £300 according to the emission class of the vehicle.The principle was extended to all on- and off-street council-operated parking in October 2009.
Wednesday, 7 July 2010
BPA Introduce Points-Style Initiative
The British Parking Association (BPA) has introduced a points style scheme of sanctions to ensure Approved Operators comply with its Code of Practice for managing parking on private land.
The scheme runs in a similar way to the points system for driving licences. Parking operators will be issued with points up to a maximum of 12 for contravening the BPA Approved Operator Code of Practice. If the maximum points are reached, the operator will automatically be fast-tracked to the BPA Council for a displinary hearing, which can result in expulsion from the scheme.
The scheme runs in a similar way to the points system for driving licences. Parking operators will be issued with points up to a maximum of 12 for contravening the BPA Approved Operator Code of Practice. If the maximum points are reached, the operator will automatically be fast-tracked to the BPA Council for a displinary hearing, which can result in expulsion from the scheme.
Benchmark Testing
Benchmark, the only independent source of security product testing data, has introduced a new website to allow installers, specifiers and consultants easier access to independent product performance test data. The new site includes simple-to-find tests and assessments from the publication.
Tests on the site include full ratings and results, and are split into CCTV, Access Control and Intruder Detection sections.
The site also includes Benchmark's Security Index, a quick guide to all the productsthat have achieved Recommended and Outstanding status, with quick links to the full tests.
Further information from: http://www.benchmarkmagazine.com/
Tests on the site include full ratings and results, and are split into CCTV, Access Control and Intruder Detection sections.
The site also includes Benchmark's Security Index, a quick guide to all the productsthat have achieved Recommended and Outstanding status, with quick links to the full tests.
Further information from: http://www.benchmarkmagazine.com/
Friday, 18 June 2010
SIA launch new website
The Security Industry Authority has launched a new 'easy access' website which they say makes it easier and quicker for viewers to find the right information.
The comprehensive update includes a redesigned interface and site structure, as well as a step-by-step guide that walks potential applicants through all of the steps involved in applying for an SIA licence.
A training provider search tool by geographical region and licensable activity is also one of the new features.
The site can be viewed at http://www.sia.homeoffice.gov.uk/
The comprehensive update includes a redesigned interface and site structure, as well as a step-by-step guide that walks potential applicants through all of the steps involved in applying for an SIA licence.
A training provider search tool by geographical region and licensable activity is also one of the new features.
The site can be viewed at http://www.sia.homeoffice.gov.uk/
Thursday, 3 June 2010
Parking industry welcomes legislation for clampers
The British Parking Association (BPA) welcomed the news that the Crime and Security Bill had been given Royal Assent.
The clamping provisions of the new Act introduce company licensing for clamping companies who operate on private land. Previously only individuals were required to be licensed. The BPA lobbied the govenment for this change to pursue its objective of raising standards for motorists who park on private land.
Under the plans, to qualify for a license all clamping companies must be licensed by the Security Industry Authority (SIA), and abide by an enforceable Code of Practice such as that used by the BPA's Approved Operator Scheme.
The BPA successfully tabled an amendment to the Bill to introduce an independent appeals service for motorists who cannot get redress from the clamping operator.
The clamping provisions of the new Act introduce company licensing for clamping companies who operate on private land. Previously only individuals were required to be licensed. The BPA lobbied the govenment for this change to pursue its objective of raising standards for motorists who park on private land.
Under the plans, to qualify for a license all clamping companies must be licensed by the Security Industry Authority (SIA), and abide by an enforceable Code of Practice such as that used by the BPA's Approved Operator Scheme.
The BPA successfully tabled an amendment to the Bill to introduce an independent appeals service for motorists who cannot get redress from the clamping operator.
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