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ISSUE 18
March 2018
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NEWS
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PSSA
Member News
Heras Launches New Sliding Gate
– Safeglide 2
In 2016 Heras decided to improve their existing sliding gate so that it would not only
be one of the safest on the market, but also would be easy to install, and extremely
reliable giving end users many years of trouble free operation. ‘Safety is at the heart of
everything we do and it is especially important for automated gates and barriers.’ says
Geoff Miles, Sales Director at Heras UK. He continued, ‘We listen closely to the needs of
our customers. Development of the Safeglide 2 was no exception, our customers need
both safe operation and excellent reliability. The product fulfills and often exceeds UK
safety regulations.’
Not only has Heras developed a gate which is extremely safe and secure, the
company is able to provide their customers and end users with a choice of various
sizes, colours and infills for seamless integration into the overall perimeter solution. ‘As
a manufacturer it is our responsibility to ensure that all automated gates are designed,
installed and operated safely,’ says Geoff
Miles. ‘First, we visit customers to discuss
design and installation requirements. We
then provide training courses for installers
and contractors so they can learn how
to install and operate the gate safely.
After the gate has been installed we
revisit to carry out a final inspection and
provide the end user with a certificate.
Our customers can rely on us for excellent
technical support.’
Safeglide 2 is not only lightweight but
also quick and easy to install thanks to
its prefabricated modular construction.
This plug and play solution was designed
with installers in mind. In the event of any
damage or malfunction, Heras keeps all
spare parts in stock and their engineers
are always available. This way Heras
ensures that any potential out-of-service
times are reduced to a minimum.
PSSA Treasurer
Awarded MBE
Debbie Heald, the Managing Director of
Hornsea based security manufacturer Heald
Ltd, was awarded an MBE (Member of the
Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) in
the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List for her
services to STEM and Export.
Heald Ltd, who manufacture hostile vehicle
mitigation systems, protect some of the
world’s most high profile locations including
embassies, airports and shopping areas
with their award-winning road blockers and
bollards. Founded in 1987 by Debbie’s partner,
Rod Heald, as an agricultural engineering
business Debbie purchased a 50% stake in the
business in 1994. The couple then launched
its first line of security barriers into the market
and has not looked back since, developing at
least one new product each year and recently
adding electronic security solutions to its
range. The company now exports almost
70% of its products overseas and is currently
enjoying success in the USA market.
Over the years Debbie and the business
have been recognised in a number of industry
and business awards including the Institute
of Director Awards where Debbie was named
the regional Family Business Director of the
Year 2017. Other award success includes UK
Export Excellence Awards, Northern Power
Women and Northern Powerhouse Awards.
Commenting on her award Debbie Heald
said: “It is a complete shock but an absolute
honour to be awarded an MBE and I would
like to extend my appreciation to all the team
at Heald, our distributors and customers
throughout the world who have been
instrumental in the success of the business. I
would also like to thank my partner Rod and
our daughters for their continued patience
and support.”Debbie is also a director and
Treasurer of the PSSA.