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security is crucial for mental health facilities

Why good security is crucial for mental health facilities

Prisons & Mental Health Units
Mental illness is on the rise; it currently makes up a third of all illnesses in the UK. In fact, one in four people is likely to experience it at…
Securing Political Party Conferences Party Conference Fencing

Securing political party conferences

Temporary Events
Whilst disturbances at political party conferences are not uncommon, the increasing dissatisfaction of the electorate has resulted in more lively disruptions in recent years. Although most protesters want to increase…
Playgrounds must be protected

Playgrounds must be protected by perimeter fencing

Civic & Public Sector, Schools & Education
It is a sad reality that playgrounds need to be well secured by state-of-the-art metal fencing that is so strong in its construction it offers no way in or out…
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Enhancing school security with perimeter fencing

Schools & Education, Security
Nothing is more important than children’s safety. While parents will do everything they can to ensure their child is secure, they aren’t with them at all times. It’s essential, therefore,…
Security for UK Major Events Securing Events

Handling Security for UK Major Events

Temporary Events
With numerous sporting, musical and cultural events taking place throughout the UK, there are many opportunities for people to congregate. Large stadiums, for example, routinely host 80,000-90,000 people, whilst music…
Business-Finances Protecting your business's finances

Protecting your business’s finances with physical security

Security
Businesses and organisations that keep large quantities of cash on-site are very tempting targets for thieves. So banks, casinos, financial institutions and other businesses that routinely deal with huge sums…
Social media shows why visible security matters

Social media shows why visible security matters

Security
It is not just terrorism that has put the spotlight even more firmly on event security and crowd control. Other tragic world and local events have also made the general…
Secure Security Gates Manual Vehicle Gates Swing Gate

How to ensure that your security gates really are secure

Security
Every security perimeter has at least one gap. This gap isn’t a security flaw; however: it’s a necessary part of every perimeter’s design. As you might have guessed, we’re referring…
Corporate Sabotage Protecting your business

Protecting your business… from your own employees

Security
Perimeter fencing and other security measures are generally designed to prevent thieves, vandals and other intruders from getting into your premises. They guard against external intrusion very effectively. Unfortunately, criminals…
Optimising your alarm system

Optimising your alarm system: a four-step guide

Security
On this blog, we often advise our customers and prospective customers to install alarm systems. Alarms may not physically prevent intruders from entering your site or premises. Still, they can…
Boosting Security

Boosting security of your temporary fencing

Temporary Events
Temporary fencing can protect sites during major events, plug temporary gaps in established fencing perimeters and protect business premises during renovation. The temporary fencing we offer here at Zaun is…
Confronting terrorism

Confronting terrorism: are you secure enough?

High Security
As we mentioned in our previous blog entry, terrorist attacks can be horrifyingly unpredictable. But, sadly, they also seem to be developing into a widespread problem. In recent weeks, both…
Security fencing for extreme situations

Security fencing for extreme situations

High Security, Security
Most businesses and organisations use security fencing to protect themselves from thieves, vandals and other low-level criminals. As a result, these businesses and organisations don’t invest in particularly tough fencing.…
Festival Season

Getting fencing sorted for festival season

Temporary Events
With summer just around the corner, that means just one thing for certain people: festivals. It will soon be time for ticket holders to pack their bags and enjoy some…
night time security

The secrets of night-time security

Security
No matter what type of business or organisation you run, your premises are most vulnerable at night. Criminals and intruders can use the cover of darkness to infiltrate your perimeter.…
Razor Wire efficacy of fence toppings

Maximising the efficacy of fence toppings

Security
If you read our blog regularly, you probably already know how useful fence toppings can be. They are a fantastic way to boost the security of your perimeter fencing by…
Defending utility sites

Defending utility sites from major threats

Utilities
In modern civilisation, it is essential that everyone can access basic utilities such as power and water. However, these utilities are dependent on key pieces of infrastructure. For example, water…
farms needs security fencing

Why your farms needs security fencing

Security
You may associate security fencing with centres of business or industry. After all, major business premises and industrial centres often contain valuable information, expensive items, and specialised equipment that need…
Stopping Criminal Escapes

Stopping Criminal Escapes

Prisons & Mental Health Units
As we’ve suggested in previous blog entries, a good security system should do more than prevent criminals from entering your site or premises. It should also make it impossible for…
Bin Storage Cages

Three uses for mesh storage cages

Agricultural, Border Security, Civic & Public Sector, Construction, Emergency Services & Health, High Security, Industrial, Infrastructure & Transport, Prisons & Mental Health Units, Residential & Commercial, Schools & Education, Security, Utilities, Zoo & Wildlife
Mesh storage cages are ideal if you need to secure valuable equipment without bringing it inside. They allow you to store items outside your building or premises without exposing them…
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