Bristorm have re-joined the PSSA after a short absence. They are specialists in the design and manufacture of Hostile Vehicle Mitigation systems suitable for securing large high-profile sites, perimeters and borders. Over recent years, their product quality and product performance has been recognised worldwide and they have developed a respected brand across the UK and the Middle East.
Bristorm is the security division of Hill and Smith Limited whose history dates back to 1824. Hill and Smith have unprecedented
experience in the development of highway crash barriers and infrastructure products and over the years have innovated to meet the
demands of the changing environment. Hill and Smith Limited are members of the Hill and Smith Holdings (PLC) Infrastructure Products
Group; the international group has subsidiary companies across the world each equally renowned for maintaining the group’s efforts in achieving high quality and high product performance throughout. Being a member of the Hill & Smith Holdings PLC results in their stringent compliance with all necessary ISO certifications, including: ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004, PAS 99:2012 and OHSAS 19001:2007.
Bristorm were welcomed to the group in 2007 and utilised the Hill and Smith wire rope technologies to develop an innovative range of Hostile Vehicle Mitigation, anti-vehicle fences. These novel ‘Bristorm’ solutions have experienced unrivalled levels of success and the differing levels of protection makes them cost-effective yet appropriate solutions for securing borders and site perimeters. Bristorm’s latest anti vehicle wire rope fence offers zero penetration and zero major debris, a first for the UK.
Bristorm’s current range of anti-vehicle fence and bollards provide effective counter terror protection when high level perimeter security is required. However, in line with the current threat, Bristorm have developed a range of PAS 68 Street Furniture products and a selection of Impeder Bollard Sleeves that are all aesthetically pleasing. Their range maintains their crash rated performance making them suitable counter terror measures for city centres, the street scene and commercial and industrial sites. Their range includes: planters, living walls and cycle hoops.
All Bristorm products are tested at MIRA and TRL to PAS 68, IWA 14 and ASTM F2656. Their range thus far is inclusive of: Anti Vehicle Perimeter Fencing, Anti Vehicle Impeder Bollards, Temporary Wire Rope Security, Combined Wire Rope and Mesh Fencing, Heavy Duty Security Fencing, PAS 68 Street Furniture and Impeder Bollard Sleeve Covers.