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Safe turnstiles fitted with secure coin boxes as standard

public WCs loos conveniences Carpark Barriers & Turnstiles’ improved security safety secure coin boxes smart cards fingerprint barrier against illegal entry Opposition politicians claim a charge for public WCs will result in people shunning them and they will use loos in shops and restaurants instead. They say it could eventually lead to council-run toilets being closed in Edinburgh.

Support posts for manual and automatic car park barriers aids the lifting mechanism

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Tamper-resistant full height turnstiles superb for unguarded locations

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Turnstiles for corporate WCs contain options for contactless entry

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Palisade metal fencing has proven record in reducing vandalism

London 2012 security Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2014 fencing bollards vulnerable points gates Carpark Barriers & Turnstiles site insurance secure perimeter reducing crime vandalism A major sporting event is looking at the lessons of London 2012 in preparing its security regime. Millions are expected to attend the Glasgow Commonwealth Games in 2014.

Static bollards secure industrial parks and protect vulnerable buildings

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Pad mounted or in-ground installed pedestals for motorists’ access at a facility

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Gates control road entry points at a site and provide exceptional durability

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Automatic bollards a trusted way to control access to emergency routes

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Parking posts for where access to small areas needs to be restricted

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