Green Gate Access Systems have created ‘peace of mind’ for both customers and employees at Rates Ford, Essex, following the theft of a clients’ car from the speed fit bay during a service.  Working with the firm since 2011, Green Gate Access Systems had already fitted a number of rising bollards for a new used car lot area, but the most recent installations – 5 further bollards, 1 barrier and swipe card entry system across the entire site – was in direct response to the loss of the vehicle.  Having just put the finishing touches to a full security installation on-site, the new safety measures will eliminate a reoccurrence of theft in the future.

A total of fifteen high visibility, crash resistant Easy700 bollards in 4 strategic locations, provide full perimeter security for the garage and ensure that no vehicle can be driven from the showroom, forecourts or workshop areas whilst the bollards are enabled.  Operated by secure swipe cards or wall mounted code panels, the bollards provide total peace of mind to the garage owner as well as improving insurance premiums and security guard costs.

“High impact resistant rising bollards are becoming an increasingly popular choice over more conventional swing gates and barriers that often take out a large area of ground that cannot be used, or block off valuable parking spaces.” explains Managing Director of the Green Gate brand, Neil Sampson.  “With a rise and fall time of around 6 seconds, bollards provide a quick and secure solution.  Within 2 weeks of receiving the ‘phone-call from Rates Ford, we had secured every entrance to the busy site and hooked up every entrance to their staff swipe card system.  Now, no vehicle can ever leave the site without them knowing.”

“The new bollards have improved the image of the whole garage.” said owner of Rates Ford, Colin Rate.  “Customers have noticed, staff feel more secure and everyone drives more carefully.  It is win-win all round.”