Coventry’s Safetyflex Barriers unveils new crash bench

Counter-terrorism product specialst, Safetyflex Barriers, has launched its first ever in-built crash bench, expanding its street furniture range.

Designed and manufactured by the Coventry-based firm, the Crash Bench 40 is entirely surface mounted, meaning it does not require foundations, pinnings or fixings. This allows it to be installed in one hour.

The product’s built-in bench adds an extra layer of utility compared to bollards and it has the capacity for an additional bench or table to be fitted.

Tested to IWA-14 standards at Nuneaton’s Horiba Mira Centre of Excellence, the Crash Bench 40 joins  Safetyflex’s existing street furniture range, which includes seating, planters and cycle racks – all of which are capable of stopping a vehicle travelling at speeds of up to 50mph.

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Marcus Gerrard, director of Safetyflex Barriers, said: “It’s always exciting to launch a new product, but this is one we have been looking forward to bringing to the market for some time after a year in research and development, and we’re sure it will be a fantastic addition to our existing street furniture range.

“More and more of our clients are looking for hostile vehicle mitigation (HVM) solutions which go beyond offering protection from vehicle attacks, but also form part of the furniture.

“The Crash Bench 40 does just that, making it perfect for public realm settings. It is a lot more compact, takes up less space, and the design enables rapid deployment and removal which is ideal for pop-up events and suits the ever-changing needs of a modern city or town centre.”

The news follows a recent installation of Safetyflex products at two major Scandinavian attractions.

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