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SAFETY & SECURITY
Hörmann OktaBlock strengthens defence at Cardiff City
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örmann UK have announced that they have recently deployed their OktaBlock mobile vehicle blockers
at Cardiff City Stadium home of Cardiff City FC. Providing the highest levels of security and safety,
while maintaining excellent
pedestrian permeability, Oktablock has been installed primarily to separate and protect the stadium entrances in the car park areas. Developed in response to vehicle related terrorist attack, OktaBlock has been designed to provide hostile vehicle mitigation and to protect pedestrians. Offering a fl exible way to protect major venues and large public spaces, OktaBlock is particularly relevant with the imminent introduction of Martyn’s Law. The legislation is being established to ensure that the public have additional protection from terrorist attacks while at events and public venues, and it is expected to pass into law early 2025. With its’ patented design, OktaBlock has been developed to replace temporary concrete
barriers. It is easy to deploy and without the costs normally associated with fi xed security bollards or blockers. Certifi ed according to international crash standards PAS68 / IWA 14-1, a single OktaBlock can stop a 7.5 tonne truck travelling at speeds of fi fty kilometres per hour. It also holds a CPNI Vehicle Attack Delay Standard (VADs) rating when used in specifi c confi gurations. Certifi ed as a single module, OktaBlock’s
has been designed to be unobtrusive and its
exterior can be customised to feature bespoke information. Offering a truly fl exible solution to meet specifi c venue requirements, OktaBlock can be arranged individually, in rows or offset, and is ideal for areas where fastening into the subsurface is not possible. Due to its’ axisymmetric geometry, OktaBlock has no predefi ned impact side which means the angle of the collision is inconsequential making it suitable for a variety of situations from narrow streets and cycle paths to large, open pedestrian areas.
OktaBlock can be easily moved using a forklift truck or with the OktaMover manual handling device, making it simple to position whilst providing access for emergency vehicles if required. Its’ tamper-proof and non-fl ammable construction means there is no need for
during and after the event which was a key consideration for Cardiff City FC. OktaBlock is available in the UK
from Hörmann either to purchase or hire by agreement.
info@hormann.co.uk www.hormann.co.uk
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