New Gunnebo partnerships strengthen position in physical security and asset hardening

July 31, 2018

Gunnebo Australia has announced a new partnership with Avon Barrier to become the UK company’s exclusive reseller of their Hostile Vehicle Mitigation product range in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.

The move follows Gunnebo having assessed the changing needs of the venue an events market, with Avon Barrier able to meet the requirements of high risk facilities and critical infrastructure throughout the Pacific region.

Introducing the partnership, Gunnebo Australia Managing Director, Michael Brookes advised “we can already see from the business that we have been awarded that the partnership with Avon Barrier delivers the highest level of security and value to our customers.

“The addition of the Avon Barrier product range adds to Gunnebo’s already impressive portfolio of Physical Security Solutions.

“The Gunnebo Team are most excited with the opportunity presented with the shallow mount bollard range.

“The design is highly flexible allowing effective use on a sloping site. In addition, the design allows for full adaptation at installation ensuring an aesthetically pleasing end result with the peace of mind of a high security tested and proven product.”

Avon Barrier Chief Executive, Paul Bale added “we see this as a very positive step forward for both parties. Our partnership will extend Avon Barrier’s global reach, with the reassurance that Gunnebo Australia share similar goals and values to Avon Barrier.

“We look forward to our products being promoted and supported by a mutually professional, knowledgeable and highly respected organisation.”

The partnership with Avon Barrier further strengths Gunnebo’s portfolio of products now offering solutions from: The Perimeter, with Hostile Vehicle Mitigation products, to the Building Envelope with its Bullet, Blast and Manual Attack Resistant Curtain Walling including doors, windows and partitions through to entrance control.

To find out more click here to view Gunnebo's entry in the Australasian Leisure Management Supplier Directory.

Images: Avon Barrier's crash Rated Bollards are installed around the world (top) and all of their Hostile Vehicle Mitigation products tested and certified (below).

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