S E C U R I T Y
HTS GROUP PROTECTS
KIWI COMPANIES FROM
HOSTILE ATTACKS
Vehicles can also be
lethal in the hands of
attackers seeking to
cause maximum damage
to public and private facilities, says
Noel Maharaj, managing director,
HTS Group, which is expanding
its operations in New Zealand to
supply world leading anti-terrorism
solutions to protect infrastructure
and materials handling facilities from
possible attacks.
“Enquiries for safety and security
technologies have trebled worldwide
in recent years, as companies and
organisations are becoming more
aware of security risks evident
globally, and how to mitigate against
them,” says Mr Maharaj.
Ranging from simple barrier and
boom gates for carparks, right
through to advanced speed gates
with integrated controls, HTS
Group’s technologies are designed
to protect spaces from unauthorised
personnel that may intend to cause
harm. The latest technologies
include independently tested crashrated
bollards, gates and speed
stiles, designed to protect people
from threats inside buildings and out
in the open.
In addition to pedestrian safety,
the security and protection of
businesses and core utility assets
is a major focus for security
professionals. Establishments are
always a good target for vehicleborne
threats, which can come
in the form of vandalism or even
through aggressive attacks from a
determined terrorist or criminal.
“Facility security should be one of
the primary issues that businesses
should have deeply embed within
their management processes and
systems. The mobility of a vehicle
means it can be conveniently
used as a weapon for malicious
individuals and even as a delivery
mechanism for explosives,” says Mr
Maharaj.
“This is where Hostile Vehicle
Mitigation (HVM) comes in. HVM’s
primary goal is to prevent hostile
individuals from breaching a
perimeter successfully or completing
a criminal act and accomplishing
their purpose. This type of system
is ideal for use in establishments,
crowded public spaces and even in
utility plants,” he says.
HTS Group specialises in providing
top quality HVM equipment,
including street furniture, bollards,
wedges, barriers, fencing and
vehicle security gates.
For more information contact
Noel Maharaj, managing director,
by calling +64 (9) 634 7128.
The terrible events in
Christchurch in March this
year have drawn attention
to the potential of lone
wolf attacks on innocent
people by deranged
individuals according to
HTS Group Ltd
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