Locomotive Storage Ltd secures perimeter of Hornby Visitor Centre with EuroGuard® Regular Mesh Panels

Solution

We supplied and installed 270m of EuroGuard^® Regular welded mesh fencing at 1.8m high, set in concrete on over length posts, at 3m centres along the boundary. The fence was supplied with additional Polyester Powder Coating, in green RAL 6005 which provides a more pleasant and traditional appearance than the previously existing chain-link fence. This was one of the key requirements for Hornby, who wanted to create a welcoming and safe environment for the children and families who visit.

Security was also a major consideration when choosing our welded mesh panels. Situated along a busy road on the edge of an industrial estate, the assets within the buildings and warehouses require protection from vandalism and theft, but equally important, the visitors, many with young children, need to be protected from the dangers presented by nearby traffic. The close apertures of the V mesh profile ensure there are no hand or foot holds that possible intruders could use to climb over, and our vandal proof panel to post fixings help to protect against attempts to break through the fence.

The installation at Hornby is just one of many in recent years, having previously supplied traffic arm barriers for entry and exit to the centre in 2008, and in 2011 installing our Barbican^® Imperial vertical bar double leaf swing gates with manual and automated operation, to allow control of vehicles and pedestrians within the site. The original barriers and gates are still in operation today, standing testament to the quality of our manufacturing and automation services.