A leading international. energy company recently purchased Meridian’s new Archer Active Gate System to increase security at one of its largest refineries, which is located in the Southwestern U.S. The active gate system offers a new level of rapid response and risk management at the refinery’s entrance points and was selected because it does not require electricity or hydraulics and can be operated by one security person.

Pictured at right are members of Meridian’s installation and training team who provide on-site consulting on setup, integration and usage of Meridian’s perimeter and entrance security and transportation products.

Riot shields are no substitute for an Archer 750 barrier

As regions face changing demands - and strategies - for security, there seems to be more need for flexible barrier systems that can be deployed quickly and effectively at any site. While light weight riot shields offer flexibilit of movement, they do not offer much perimeter control, nor do they provide the anti-vehicle, ballistic or bomb blast protection of products such Meridian’s Archer 750 or Archer 500. Given the choice between a riot shield or an Archer barrier, which would be viewed as be the better barrier?

The recent terror attack in Mumbai was a tragic reminder that a nation’s sense of security can be instantly devastated by a small group of militants. It’s unfortunate that the tools for destruction can be so readily obtained and therefore it is essential that traditional security measures be reconsidered. In the picture below, the soldier on the left is positioned behind a wall of sandbags, which offer little stopping power for vehicles or munitions. On the right, the same soldier is protected by three fully armored Archer 750 barriers and the center barrier includes a ballistic extension to provide additional cover.

Sand bags or Archer 750 barriers? Meridian's mission is to save lives.