PSSA Newsletter - Issue 26

ISSUE 26  | NEWS – 1 – Flying start to 2020 and it’s full speed ahead for the rest of the year! 2020 got off to a flying start initially with a successful Intersec exhibition in Dubai, where almost 20 members were in attendance, making up the majority of the high security perimeter exhibitors at the event, we have come a long way in the last few years and it is starting to show. After Intersec we had our January Interact seminars, which were some of the best that we have seen, and my thanks go out to our speakers from University of Sheffield, CHC Global, Met Police, Dedrone and DiT, as well as our colleagues from the USA – Don Erikson and Rob Reiter from SIA, ASTM, Architect of the Capitol, Calspan test facility and everyone who took part in the discussion panels. It was great to see that even though we extended this event to two-days, we were still over-subscribed with attendance requests with levels being almost 30% higher than the previous event. The next Interact day is scheduled for the 1st July and I am hoping to be able continue with the high quality of presenters and a great networking night on the 30th, I would urge everyone interested in attending to book their space early as we do expect a large attendance again. We also had our AGM at the end of January, and I would like to welcome Dalton Marshall, Dave Rose, Matt White, Niall Griffin, Paul Bale and Thorsten Grunwald to the council alongside Mark Wood who has been re-elected. I would also like to express my sincere thanks to Gavin Hepburn and Alastair Henman for their longstanding service on the council and have the opportunity to take a well- deserved rest!” Kind regards Paul Jeffrey NEWSLETTER ISSUE 26 Thanks to our newsletter sponsors, Highway Care! T: 01622 734215 E: info@highwaycare.com W: www.highwaycare.com Intersec Dubai – a who’s who of high security protection suppliers! Paul Jeffrey, chairman said, “Great to see so many PSSA members participating in Intersec Dubai. ATG, Atkore Razor Ribbon, Avon Barrier, Barkers, Betafence, Bristorm, Came Urbaco, Cova Security Gates, Eagle Automation, Frontier Pitts, Hardstaff Barriers, Harper Chalice, MIRA, Marshalls, PPG, Safety Flex, Swaraj Secutech, TISO and Zaun Fencing all in attendance – a regular who’s who of high security perimeter protection suppliers!” FOLLOWUSON SOCIALMEDIA faceboo k @PSSAssocation twitte r @PSSAsecurity linkedi n Search‘PSSA’ STOP PRESS – CORONAVIRUS UPDATE This newsletter was written before the coronavirus pandemic became a significant issue for our lives and livelihoods. PSSA physical meetings are suspended until further notice – and will be replaced by conference calls, online meetings and webinars. Any member requiring help or advice during this difficult period please contact us. We continue to be in touch with government departments and official agencies. The “PSSA office” has now relocated to various kitchens and spare rooms. Stay safe.