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With the importance of a good security system on the rise, security grilles are the perfect way to keep your home or workplace safe from intruders or potentially dangerous and harmful situations. Security grilles are the top of the line necessity for protecting your property and assets from theft and asset damage. Trellis Doors are no strangers to the increasing need to effectively protect your home and workplaces and have many solutions available to provide optimum protection to suit your budget.

Security Grilles – Residential and Commercial

Security grilles are used for both residential and commercial properties with a wide range available to suit your needs. Security grilles provide great protection for businesses in high-risk suburbs, towns with exposure to foot traffic or with particularly valuable assets requiring protection. With a wide variety of styles, you will be able to select a security grille that is right for you. Whether you need a discrete grille for the home without sacrificing style or a sturdy grille for your local business, Trellis Doors and their expert staff will be able to find the right product for you. Security grilles are available from Trellis Doors in a wide range of styles, colours, protection and prices if you are on a budget.

Protecting your business from intrusion and theft is extremely important in today’s society. According to E Listingz, with the current instability of the economy and rising prices as a result of inflation, it is more important than ever that you make sure you protect your assets to avoid unwanted and unnecessary costs. Theft can cost your business thousands in stolen or damaged goods, this is why the focus is shifting onto what methods are available to add that extra security and sense of safety to your business or home. Elders Insurance also stresses the other costs associated with theft that most businesses do not consider including; reproduction of important records, damage to premises and replacement locks and keys. All of which are a potentially avoidable costs with the implementation of security grilles. GIO provides some great tips for protecting your small business including minimising cash left on the premises, frequent visits to your business during extended closing periods and the importance of a good relationship with your security company.

Retail Security Costs

The Australian Institute of Crime (AIC) estimates retail security costs represent around 10 per cent of the overall costs associated with crime against business with the cost of security measures at approximately $190,000, compared with a total cost of crime, leakage and shrinkage, of $1.25 million. These alarming numbers more than anything prove the importance of investing in a good security system and premium protection such as top of the line security grilles provided by Trellis Doors.

So what are the most worrying concerns when it comes to the the rate of crime in our neighbourhoods and workplace communities? New figures from the AIC outlines teenagers aged 15 to 19 are Australia’s most dangerous people. In an article on News.com.au, Demographer David Chalke explains easier access to alcohol, the prevalence of video games and changing family structures were to blame for high rates of crime among teens. News.com.au also outlines that there will be an increase in funding with the Federal Government investing $40 million into a National Crime Prevention Fund which allows local communities to work together to recognise local problems and develop local solutions.

Now that the Federal Government is doing their part to decrease crime, we must now shift our attention to what individual actions we can take to do our part. Trellis Doors security grilles are a great way to do this. Why are security grilles from Trellis Doors the best option for your residential and commercial properties? They have unmatched strength in design as they are the strongest trellis door currently available in Australia. The doors have multiple locking points and an unique quick access keyless lock which improves protection. The security grilles also come with security screws on external fixings. They are unobtrusive and invisible to your customers and very flexible. They also come in a wide range of colours and are long lasting with with a 5 year warranty.

The Australian Trellis Door Company™ is also properly licensed and complies with industry standards. If you are looking for an affordable yet extremely effective way to protect your property and assets, security grilles are the answer.

The Australian Trellis Door Company™ (ATDC™) has successfully launched an extensive range of world class aluminium scissor doors and gates suitable for securing any residential, commercial and industrial applications including beachside and coastal homes, café’s, restaurants, alfresco areas, pubs, clubs, reception counters, serveries, shopfronts, warehouses, showrooms and many more.

Scissor Doors and Gates

These precision engineered aluminium scissor doors and gates are manufactured from marine grade aluminium and combine strength, stylish design and first class corrosion resistance. They can be colour matched to suit almost any environment.

Multi-point Locking Options

Suitable for the most discerning homeowner and business owner, these aluminium scissor doors retract sideways almost completely out of the way when not in use and folding back to less than 15% of their expanded width. Multi-point locking options are available.

Now available in aluminium in either a fully framed security door or simply as a retractable trackless security barrier, ATDC’s aluminium scissor doors gates are lockable and secure.

Anti-corrosive Qualities

ATDC recently completed a successful installation of its S09™ Alumax aluminium scissor door at Pialba Place Shopping Centre, Hervey Bay (pictured) – this door was specified for its excellent anti-corrosive qualities given the high saline content of the marine environment in the area of the installation and given that this installation is very close to the ocean. Incorporating stainless steel fixings and concealed stainless steel rivets, these security doors are designed for longevity.

More Information Available

ATDC’s exclusive range of aluminium scissor doors and gates are now sold in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth as well as all regional centres across Australia. For more information on these and ATDC’s extensive range of security doors please call 1800 657 435 or visit www.trellisdoors.com.au

Australian Trellis Door Company’s (ATDC™) retractable security barrier is being widely used across the rapidly expanding Star Carwash network primarily to secure the on-site cleaning chemicals and compounds.

Retractable Security Barriers

With many of these wash bays now being installed in the high traffic car parks of many of the country’s leading shopping centre networks (such as those owned by Westfield, LendLease, QIC and AMP) the onsite cleaning chemicals need to be stored safely and securely and out of reach of the general public. Many of these wash bays are installed in difficult shaped locations with numerous limitations such as low height ceilings and odd-shaped apertures.

Portable and Trackless

ATDC’s retractable security barrier is proving to be an effective solution for the Star Carwash group. The system is completely portable, trackless and retractable; it can span any width and can accommodate any angle (even curved configurations).

Numerous of ATDC’s barriers have been recently tested as compliant in certain circumstances against the Australian Standard 4687-2007 Temporary Fencing and Hoardings. Further, ATDC’s barriers have an independently audited comprehensive WHS Risk Assessment for added workplace health and safety certainty. A standout leader in its field, ATDC’s retractable security barriers are setting the industry benchmark for quality and safety. Additional special features include BCA compliant egress locking facilities which allow for keyless exit in the event of emergencies.

Application Options

Applications include securing almost any type of opening including airports, railway stations, government buildings, shopfronts, shopping centre foodcourts, warehouse entries, loading docks, temporary tenancies, outdoor eateries and restaurants, hotels, pubs and clubs, partitioning, crowd control, access control and many more.

Recent overseas installations of ATDC’s retractable security barriers include Hong Kong International Airport, Heathrow International Airport, Port Moresby International Airport, Nadi International Airport-Fiji.

Contact Us Today

Available across Australia please contact ATDC on 1800 657 435 or visit www.trellisdoors.com.au for further information on our retractable security barrier and our extensive range of commercial, industrial and residential expandable security doors.

The Australian Trellis Door Co (ATDC™) is proud to announce that its trackless portable security barriers have successfully passed the relevant Australian Standards AS 4687-2007 for Temporary Fencing and Hoarding (please refer to the relevant test results to see which products/tests have been passed and under what conditions).

ATDC Portable Barriers Prove Their Strength in Rigorous Testing

 

 

Trackless Portable Barrier – Passes the Test

This is the first case of a mobile trackless portable barrier successfully crossing over to the Temporary Fencing Industry.

Tested recently at a Nata Accredited Laboratory in Sydney, the portable security barriers were tested against the requirements under the Australian Standards for Simulated Climbing, Impact, Foothold Aperture and Windforce Overturning.

This testing was initially motivated to meet the stringent requirements of Sydney Ferries/State Transit Authority for the upcoming prestigious Barangaroo Ferry Wharf project at Sydney’s Darling Harbour.

 

Security Applications

Typical applications for the retractable portable security barrier include securing kiosks, temporary tenancies, food courts, malls, shopping centres, warehouses, loading docks, sporting facilities, access and crowd control, partitioning, OH+S Worksafe applications and many more.

Why Choose Portable Barriers?

Our portable barriers are designed to provide failproof security while looking professional, ensuring ease of use for staff, and retaining safety for staff and customers in case of emergencies. With the ability to move them where necessary (and pack them down to take up little space) this option is perfect for businesses requiring a simple security solution, or temporary setups like events to have a removable safety option.

Sold Across Australia

The retractable portable security barriers are designed and sold in Australia. ATDC services all major cities and regional towns. Our team is dedicated to providing tailored security solutions to meet your specific needs.

Are you interested in our highly regarded portable security barriers? View our range of security options, or get in touch.

Note – The screen which kept the ramraiders out and saved the day in this instance is the SO6 heavy duty trellis door which is manufactured by the Australian Trellis Door Company™, Australia’s leading supplier of security doors, security shutters and roller shutters.

Headquartered in Sydney with national coverage, The Australian Trellis Door Company™ has many high target national customers including BWS, Woolworths, Wesfarmers, Metcash, Harvey Norman, Telstra and many others.

For more information contact 1800 657 435 or visit www.trellisdoors.com.au

ATDC has recently updated the presentation of its quotations for security doors, security shutters and roller shutters with a streamlined look incorporating its corporate blue colours and clean and sharp lines and images. Also displaying some of ATDC’s corporate customer logo’s in full colour to produce a finished product that has received a lot of positive feedback from our clients. Some examples of this new look are displayed below.

Double Diamond Security Doors

Australian Trellis Door Co (ATDC™) continues its successful market penetration of the factory, warehouse, distribution centre and industrial market sector with its expandable security barriers.

Expandable Security Barriers in the Industrial Market

Its latest addition of prestigious customers includes well known retailer Bing Lee, albeit in an industrial application. Bing Lee is the largest privately owned electrical retail company in NSW – It specializes in consumer electronics, computers and telecommunications products.

Bing Lee has installed ATDC’s expanding barriers at its national warehouse and distribution centre at Guildford in Sydney’s western suburbs to secure its warehouse during trading hours when its warehouse loading dock doors are open. ATDC’s expandable barriers can be installed up to a height of 2500mm high and are an effective deterrent preventing unwanted entry during trading hours. Being an open steel grille the inflow of fresh air through the expanding security barriers allows ventilation during the hot summer months. When unlocked an open the barriers fold back neatly out of the way so as to be almost invisible and with their tight and compact stacks they allow a clear path for trucks and forklifts to pass through unobstructed.

Safety Applications

More recently ABC Tissue which is a top 1000 Australian Company installed ATDC’s expandable barriers at its Wetherill Park distribution centre in an effort to provide protection for its expensive machinery and for stock and inventory control by deterring theft of its products.

Other applications for ATDC’s expandable security barriers include cordoning off areas on industrial, factory, warehouse, distribution premises to assist in access control, providing work safe areas and to protect employees from dangerous plant and machinery.

ATDC also carries an extensive range of fully framed expanding security barriers which are used in the industrial market to secure warehouse and factory passageways, doorways, windows, alcoves, large glass showroom entries and doorways.

More on our Expandable Security Barriers

For more information on ATDC’s full range of expanding security barriers please visit www.trellisdoors.com.au or contact us on 1800 657 435. The range is available nationally throughout Australia and also includes a full residential range of expanding security barriers as well as a full range of roller shutters and security shutters for the commercial, industrial and residential markets.