Gavin Hepburn

Preston digital agency, Bespoke has launched a new website for ATG Access to help the Haydock-headquartered security solutions company to significantly grow its international sales. Established 1989, ATG Access is now part of HS Security group of companies, specialising in highly advanced temporary and permanent physical security solutions in both urban and industrial environments, mainly aimed at tackling threats posed by international terrorism. Tackling threats posed by international terrorism UK customers include prestigious clients such as The Shard, GMR Energy Power Plant, St Pancras International and Cardiff City Centre. Its existing international clients include Los Angeles Airport, several British embassies, Jewel Changi Airport and The Bund, Shanghai. New website has been designed in consultation with Bespoke  The new website has been designed in deep consultation with Bespoke to perform at the highest level for the purposes of international marketing. Strategic digital marketing solution Bespoke Head of Digital Chris Ward said, “ATG Access is a fantastic company doing hugely valuable work with a wide variety of organisations. We worked hard with them to develop a strategic digital marketing solution that would support interaction with their international audience.” ATG Access managing director Gavin Hepburn said, “The international terrorism threat is constantly developing, presenting major challenges for governments and law enforcement agencies globally. That’s why we needed a website solution that would have real international scope to help us reach around the world, aiming to develop the best possible security solutions to ensure infrastructure and crowded spaces are safe.”

The prestigious Jewel complex at Singapore’s Changi Airport is receiving the highest standards of perimeter protection, thanks to the manufacturer of road blockers, bollards and vehicle barriers, ATG Access. Singapore's Changi Airport, which has scooped the title of the world's best airport for seven years running, has strengthened its position with the launch of Jewel – a mixed-use, lifestyle hub for visitors. Taking more than four years and $1.25 billion to build, Jewel covers 1.46 million square feet and includes sky gardens, the world’s largest indoor waterfall, aviation lounges, restaurants and over 300 shops. The extension to Changi Airport aims to position the facility as a leading, competitive, and safe international airport for its millions of visitors. As such, it needed the very best in perimeter security. Tested lift-out bollards In order to meet client specification, ATG worked with its local partner in Singapore to test and certify the lift-out product As the main airport site is fully operational 24/7; the security measures placed around the terminal needed to be installed quickly and effectively. With this in mind, ATG Access utilised its reputable shallow mount technology, which delivers maximum security with minimum disruption. More than 1,000 impact-tested Shallow Mount Bollards and Shallow Mount Lift-out Bollards, requiring a foundation depth of just 112 mm, were deployed around the airport. To ensure the security products complemented the aesthetics of the terminal and surrounding areas, they were coated in varying shades of silver to suit. In order to meet client specification, ATG worked with its local partner in Singapore to test and certify the lift-out product, meaning it was one of the first impact tested lift-out bollards in the industry. Critical national infrastructure Following this, all of the products were developed at ATG’s manufacturing facility in Singapore. Gavin Hepburn, Managing Director at ATG Access, said: “With over 66 million passengers travelling through the airport each year; the new and iconic Jewel project required outstanding perimeter security measures to protect the asset and its passengers. Changi airport has taken its security very seriously over the last eight years, ensuring all terminals are protected from potential terrorist attacks or security breaches - after airports have been identified by security services as critical national infrastructure. This project has been our third biggest perimeter project to date, after Hamad International Airport Project (Doha) and Jubail Industrial Project, KSA, and we are proud to have been selected as their security provider.”

ATG Access announces it will be joining with other Hill & Smith Holdings PLC-owned companies to form a new security brand - HS Security. With the creation of HS Security, Hill & Smith aims to utilise the strength of its new and expanding security portfolio, in order to become a serious global supplier of holistic security schemes. ATG Access, the provider of bollards, barriers and road blockers, is one of a number of prestigious UK security companies recently acquired by the international infrastructure product supplier.  Security doors and building hardening systems HS security will cover all physical security requirements for both urban and industrial security schemes Joining ATG Access to form HS Security, will be Bristorm, Technocover, Barkers Fencing, Hardstaff Barriers and Parking Facilities. While each company will continue to serve its existing customer base as usual, collectively they will now also be able to cater to large customers needing to deal with one security supplier directly.  HS security will cover all physical security requirements for both urban and industrial security schemes, offering fully tested and certified fencing, gates, rising arm barriers, wire rope systems, bollards, barriers, security doors and building hardening systems. Effective and holistic security solution The group will be officially launching HS Security at International Security Expo 2019 in London on the 3rd and 4th December. Gavin Hepburn, managing director of ATG Access, commented: “We are incredibly excited to be a part of this new brand, which will enable us to enhance our existing global reach.” “All of the companies within the HS Security portfolio deliver high-quality British engineering, and pride themselves on being not just a supplier, but a full-service partner, making this an excellent fit. Together, we will be able to deliver the most cutting-edge, effective and holistic security solution to all of our customers, no matter where they are, or what they require.”

Innovator of road blocker, bollards and vehicle barrier systems, ATG Access, has promoted Iain Moran to sales and marketing director. Having worked at ATG Access for the past 18 years, Iain is hugely experienced and has helped to shape the company’s success in the UK and internationally, including in Australia and the USA. As part as his new role, Iain will lead a team of eleven to deliver ambitious growth targets, both internationally and in the UK, as the business continues to expand and develop more cutting-edge products. ATG aims to grow export sales over the next three years utilising their extensive network of international distributors.  Secured high profile security projects Iain first joined ATG as an electrical engineer before moving to Commercial UK Sales, High Security Sales and then finally heading up UK Sales, whilst also looking after transactions in America, Australia and Canada. He has helped to secure high profile security projects including The Shard, Sydney Opera House, London Olympics 2012, various Network Rail train stations and multiple airports including LAX Airport. Meeting customer needs Commenting on his promotion, Iain Moran, said: “ATG Access is a brilliant place to work and I’ve enjoyed helping the business make waves in the security industry. Over the past 18 years, I have gained vast knowledge and understanding of the market and how our solutions are best placed to meet customer needs, and I am excited about the challenge ahead.” Gavin Hepburn, managing director at ATG Access, said: “Iain is a highly valued and fundamental member of the team, and will play a significant role in helping us to expand and meet our ambitious growth plans for the future.”

ATG Access, the innovator of road blockers, bollards and vehicle barrier systems, announces a new partnership with event protection business Crowdguard. As part of the partnership, Crowdguard will be deploying Surface Guard, ATG’s latest pioneering, hostile vehicle mitigation solution, to secure temporary or semi-permanent events across the UK. Designed in response to the recent surge in vehicular attacks across Europe, a Surface Guard barrier can withstand the impact of a 7,200kg vehicle travelling at 32kph and has been tested in accordance to the IWA 14 crash test standard. Professionally trained personnel The barrier’s lightweight and modular design means that it can be deployed quickly and efficiently by four men in under an hour, minimising disruption to event operation and the surrounding area. Crowdguard’s professionally trained personnel are dedicated to installing the barriers quickly and efficiently Crowdguard, which is affiliated with Ainscough Industrial Services that has over 40 years’ experience within the machinery installation and equipment moving industry, will ensure that Surface Guard is deployed to the safest of standards. With a national distribution network across the UK, Crowdguard’s professionally trained personnel are dedicated to installing the barriers quickly and efficiently, ensuring minimum disruption to the community and peace of mind for the event organiser. Official deployment partners Gavin Hepburn, CEO at ATG Access, said: “With events and crowded spaces continuing to require protection, due to the terror threat remaining ‘severe’ in the UK, working collaboratively with businesses such as Crowdguard will ensure that we can continue to keep the general public safe when they’re attending events with their friends and families.” “We now have four official deployment partners in the UK, which cover various sectors and locations, so we can provide leading security solutions to projects of any size.” Deborah Ainscough, founder and operations director at Crowdguard, said: “We are pleased to have reached an agreement to distribute ATG’s market leading Surface Guard product on a national basis. We look forward to working with businesses, events, councils, the police and other relevant stakeholders to provide the highest standards of protection for the public.”

ATG Access, an innovator of road blocker, bollards and vehicle barrier systems is thriving internationally thanks to the launch of Surface Guard, a pioneering, new hostile vehicle mitigation solution. Surface Guard vehicle mitigation solution  After its successful launch in the UK last year, Surface Guard has now been deployed in a number of overseas territories including France, Germany, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, Japan, Australia and America. The surface mounted security solution has protected a number of high-profile international events - including Serious Request Festival in the Netherlands, premier league football matches and presidential visits - where crowds are deemed to be vulnerable. Since Surface Guard’s launch last year, ATG Access has made close to £1.5million in sales Designed in response to the recent surge in vehicular attacks across Europe, a Surface Guard barrier can withstand the impact of a 7,200kg vehicle travelling at 32kph and has been tested in accordance to the IWA 14 crash test standard. The barriers’ lightweight and modular design means that it can be deployed quickly and efficiently by four men in under an hour, minimising disruption to event operation and the surrounding area. Easily deployed vehicle barriers Since Surface Guard’s launch last year, ATG Access has made close to £1.5million in sales; 15% of which have been attributed to the protection of European municipalities, 6% to Australian sites and 41% to protect American applications. And the company is currently on track to double this over the next year. Gavin Hepburn, managing director at ATG Access, commented: “Our Surface Guard solution was born out of the desire to provide a comprehensive method of protecting public events. When it comes to pedestrian-permeable, temporary event security, there aren’t any other security solutions that can challenge Surface Guard’s effectiveness, nor its ability to be rapidly deployed. This makes it an excellent option for securing temporary events and concerts around the world. As part of our continued international growth strategy, we aim to build on our relationships with countries across the globe, ensuring as many countries as possible have access to the best high-end security solutions, and the launch of Surface Guard is a driving force behind this.”