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Volume 11
April 2017 Edition
thickness of standard security door glass. The
glass can be used on the outer drum glass and
also, the moving door wings or panels. ring at company locations across the nation, and
the globe. The impact of such an event can be
catastrophic to an organization if lives are lost.
It’s important to note that using thicker glass on
moving door wings or panels will slow the move-
ment significantly due to the extra weight and im-
pact throughput levels. If you believe your organization could be at risk,
these enhancements for your security revolv-
ing door or mantrap portal can thwart an active
shooter’s attempt at infiltrating your building and
wreaking havoc.
Bullet-Resistant Curtain Wall or
Storefront
Active shooter safety extends beyond your se-
curity door to include the adjacent walls or store-
front area. To be prepared for a direct attack, and
especially if people are constantly present on
the inside of the storefront, you should consider
replacing your curtain wall or storefront with BR
glass.
Amy Coulter, Marketing Coordinator, Boon Edam
Because they are flat and stationary, curtain walls
and storefronts can accommodate a much higher
level of BR glass than a security door (which has
curved glass or moving glass in the door wings).
BR glass for the curtain wall or storefront is avail-
able in up to a Level 8 rating which, according to
Total Security Solutions, is capable of stopping 5
shots from a .308 caliber 7.62mm rifle.
Unfortunately, active shooter incidents are occur-
Boon Edam will be exhibiting at ‘American Secu-
rity Expo 2017’ – a full two day Government con-
ference and exhibition, to be held at the Mead-
owlands Exposition Center i n Secaucus, NJ,
conveniently located just minutes outside of New
York City, this coming November 8-9th.
‘American Security Expo 2017’ – The Must Event
for Gov’t/Homeland Security/Public Safety, con-
veniently located just minutes outside of New
York City at the Meadowlands Exposition Center
The event will focus on the convergence of
Homeland Security at the National level with
Public Safety and Homeland Security at the
State, County and Local Levels.
‘American Security Expo 2017’ will showcase the
most innovative companies with Industry Lead-
ing Physical & IT Security Solutions for Govern-
ment concerning a wide range of integrated proj-
ects.
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