Hormann Middle East and Africa has launched road blockers with optional EFO (Emergency Fast Operation) to secure passages up to 6 m wide.

A leading provider of gates and doors for residential, commercial and industrial purposes, Hormann Group has completed production of more than 15 million units since its founding in 1935.

Hormann set up its 100 per cent own subsidiary in 2009 at Jebel Ali Free Zone in Dubai and is responsible for the entire Middle Eastern region and some parts of Africa.

On the new product, the German group said these are available in the Road Blocker 500 variant from Hormann with a barrier height of 500 mm or in the Road Blocker 1000 version with a barrier height of 1,000 mm. Road Blocker 500 SF is suitable for fitting on finished floor surfaces since no groundwork is required, said the company in a statement.

There are also lift barriers available to safeguard controlled entrances and exits up to 10 m in width. They are suitable for very frequent use and meet high safety requirements, it stated.

Also available are tyre killers that enable controlled, uni-directional passage while preventing passage in the other direction, said the statement from the company.

While Hormann’s Tyre Killer M variant is suitable for average-use frequencies, its Tyre Killer H is installed for frequent use.

Commenting on the launch, Darius Khanloo, managing director, Hormann MEA, said: "Whether its protection of private or public property, we set the standard when it comes to security. Our road blockers come with optional EFO to ensure optimal security. With our portfolio of road blockers, we can be a strong partner for access control systems."

Be it hotel complexes, company access roads, exhibition grounds or public spaces: irrespective of security requirements and the area, Hormann has the perfect solution for access control, he explained.

With its headquarters in Steinhagen, Germany, Hormann boasts some 27 specialised factories across Europe, North America and Asia where it develops gates, garage doors, industrial doors, hinged doors, fire resistant doors, loading equipment, frames and operators for residential, commercial and industrial purposes.-TradeArabia News Service