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147 South Liberty Lane
Bristol, UK
BS3 2TL
Manufacturing & Quality
Delivering Experience
The business has considerable experience with the supply and implementation of managing concurrent multiple projects for numerous clients internationally. Our large manufacturing facilities based in the UK are home to our production operation.
We have a policy of continuous improvement of both the effectiveness and quality of the management system that satisfies the requirements of our ISO 9001:2015 accreditation. This coupled with over 20 years of exporting our products globally provides our clients with the reassurance of our ability to deliver and support our systems worldwide.
Quality Management System
Processes adopted to ensure that our clients expectations are realised
Supplier Selection
Selection of our suppliers is a crucial component of our Quality Management System, our preferred suppliers comply to our mandatory criteria which is continually audited ensuring that our supply chain complements our overall quality objectives. We encourage developing mutually beneficial supplier relationships that promote value, communication and increased efficiencies, whilst optimising costs, capacity and flexibility.
Production
Our production team play an integral role within our manufacturing & quality process. Working closely with our design department and suppliers, their unique knowledge and commitment to quality gives us a flexible and efficient team to deliver our security solutions to our clients on time.
QA & FAT testing
Quality Control checks at work stations are carried out throughout the production process, including final system testing carried out prior to Factory Acceptance Testing. Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) are carried out on all electrically and / or electro-mechanically operated systems prior to the system being packed for despatch. The FAT process is carried out to ensure that the system as a whole meets the specification of the customer order and has been manufactured in accordance with any job-specific technical information.
Despatch & Export
We are able to accommodate most requirements when delivering your system, we are experienced exporters having been exporting goods for over 20 years to 70 different countries around the world. Our product design methodology encompasses provision for efficient shipping. Our experience has enabled us to provide an efficient, reliable & safe delivery provision. We can advise you of the best options for shipping tailored to your requirements and our despatch & export department will ensure that all the relevant export documentation accompanies your order.
Certification & Testing
IWA 14-1, PAS 68 & ASTM 2656F are the industry testing standards that set out the criteria for physically impact testing our Vehicle Security Barriers and provide our clients with the assurance that they will provide the highest levels of physical protection against a potentially hostile vehicular attack.
Support
We provide a high level of technical support expertise for all of our clients both pre-sales and after sales.
Pre sales consultancy services will assist with successful project delivery including, design, specification compliance, risk assessment & project management.
Our after-sales support team provide a range of services including commissioning and operation of our vehicle access control systems. With telephone/video & on-line support, on-site technical assistance and a range of aftersales preventative maintenance packages that are tailored to suit your requirement.
Avon Barrier ISO 9001 Certification
Our Experience
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Private: Shopping Malls | Retail
When shopping malls are being planned or constructed, Avon Barrier will work in conjunction with architects and consultants to provide hostile vehicle mitigation that can assist in counter terrorism measures.