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About us
Avon Barrier are specialist in hostile vehicle mitigation and traffic control systems
Avon Barrier is a leading specialist in Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) and traffic control systems, providing impact-tested Vehicle Security Barriers (VSB) to clients worldwide. As global exporters, we ensure our products meet the highest security standards, including certifications from the UK’s National Protective Security Authority (NPSA). Our extensive range of solutions includes road blockers, traffic control barriers, security bollards, and gates, all rigorously tested to internationally recognised standards such as PAS 68, IWA 14-1, and ASTM 2656.
Founded over 25 years ago by a team of engineers with expertise in vehicle control systems, Avon Barrier initially focused on parking barriers and security barrier systems. However, the rise of global terrorism in the 1990s highlighted the urgent need for advanced barrier and blocking systems capable of withstanding or mitigating hostile vehicle attacks. Our pioneering work, including the first road blocker impact test in 2004 conducted in collaboration with the UK Government, contributed to the creation of PAS 68, a British Standards Institute (BSI) specification that originally defines industry standards for physical security measures.
As an ISO 9001-accredited company, we prioritise quality, professionalism, and reliability in all aspects of our work, from innovative security barrier design to expert project management and seamless system implementation.
With thousands of successful projects and a strong network of global partners, Avon Barrier has extensive experience in delivering vehicle and pedestrian control solutions for international projects. Our mission is to provide comprehensive, effective, and aesthetically designed physical security solutions that protect public spaces from threats while maintaining accessibility and functionality.
For more information, including details on our Certification & Testing processes, explore our range of traffic control and security solutions today.
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Support
We provide a high level of technical support expertise for our international clients both pre-sales and after sales.
Support
Pre sales consultancy services will assist with successful project delivery including, design, specification compliance, risk assessment & project management.
Our international after-sales support team provide a range of services including, commissioning and operation of our vehicle access control systems.
With telephone based support, on-site technical assistance and a range of aftersales preventative maintenance packages that are tailored to suit your requirement. Support
Bespoke training days are also available to our clients for more information, please contact us.
Benefits of working with Avon Barrier
By specifying Avon Barrier you can be assured that you are dealing with experts in the field of hostile vehicle mitigation and traffic control systems. We know our business; our products are all designed & developed by our in-house technical team. Throughout the manufacturing process, constant stringent testing and quality assurances are in place.
We are specialists in globally exporting our road blockers, gates, barriers and bollards. Choosing Avon Barrier will provide you with a commitment of support in every aspect of the project delivery, including installation, commissioning, training and technical support in day to day operation.
Manufacturing
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 9001:2008 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.
Certification & Testing
IWA 14-1, PAS 68 & ASTM 2656 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.
Our Experience
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