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BUSINESS DIVERSIFICATION
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Alexandra Security Steps Up Protection with New SR2-Rated Fencing System

» FENCING AND SECURITY solutions specialist, Alexandra Security, is the latest company to join Secured by Design as they launch the newest addition to their fencing portfolio, the Protek Elite Defender, a high-security fencing and gate system certified to the LPS 1175 SR2 standard.
Developed in response to the rising demand for tougher physical security, the Protek Elite Defender range has successfully passed rigorous the SR2 industry benchmark, demonstrating its ability to withstand sustained attacks with a variety of tools. Despite its high level of protection, the system remains fast and easy to install, balancing strength and practically to provide robust
defence for high-risk sites such as critical infrastructure, utility sites, data centres and government facilities.
Based in Kent, Alexandra Security was established nearly 40 years ago and has built a strong customer base and reputation for supplying high-security perimeter fencing solutions, security gates, anticlimb systems and barriers,
supported by large UK stock levels and trusted technical expertise.
Recent projects include supplying 4,000 metres of anti-attack, anti-climb fencing to a sensitive government site, perimeter fencing to Potash Farm, a 20 acre solar energy site, to protect it from opportunistic and organised theft, and 2500 metres of high-security mesh
fencing and steel palisade fencing for a new gas power plant.
Features include:
• LLPS 1175 / SR2 certified
• Single-skinned panels and simplified fixings for efficient installation
• Flexible slope adjustment eliminating the need for bespoke panel fabrication or lengthy surveys
• Clamp bar and concealed fixings to minimise tampering risks
• Refined mesh and hidden fixings create a professional, unobtrusive appearance
• Available up to 5.2 metres and adaptable across uneven terrain
www. securedbydesign. com

The Hidden Engine: Powering a New Generation of Building Material Resellers

» A QUIET SHIFT IS TAKING PLACE in the construction materials sector. As the generational profile of customers is changing more installers and homeowners move their sales online, the traditional approach of collecting materials in branches is beginning to change. A growing number of suppliers are focusing on e-commerce and customer service while relying on fulfilment specialists such as NBP to manage storage and delivery.
Many of these businesses are strong in online marketing and sales generation but do not operate their own warehouses or delivery fleets. Instead, they work with fulfilment partners to facilitate their requirements. High service levels, and strong communication are extremely important in this sector to drive repeat sales and positive reviews from a whole host of installer types.
NBP’ s commitment to service and operational capability supports this way
of working by acting as a delivery partner, managing stock and delivery on behalf of resellers, providing a dependable delivery service without the need for major investment in infrastructure. This support helps ensure materials arrive where they are needed, allowing resellers to concentrate on growth and customer relationships.
The number of online-only resellers has increased as the industry adapts to changing buying habits and changing customer landscape. Contractors and tradespeople now expect the same convenience and reliability they are used to in other sectors, which is encouraging more suppliers to develop stronger digital sales channels. For many businesses, fulfilment partnerships have become a crucial link between online success and on-site delivery.
By supporting both long-established merchants and digital-first resellers, NBP is helping to shape a more efficient and practical model for the movement of building materials. It reflects the changing face of the construction industry and continues to play a part in strengthening the sector for the future.
Stephen Jones, Sales Director at NBP, says:“ More resellers want to focus on what they do best, which is selling and supporting their customers, and they trust us to take care of the logistics behind the scenes.”
www. nbp. co. uk
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