VALENCIA, CALIF.-October 31, 2000-Within hours after the terrorist bombing of the USS Cole in the Yemeni port of Aden on October 12, Delta Scientific barriers were airlifted to Yemen for deployment there and nearby prospective targets.
"In a world under constant threat of terrorist attacks, force protection is a key concern. Our barriers and bollards provide a first line of defense against car and truck bombs," emphasizes David Dickinson, senior vice president at Delta Scientific. "Our systems will stop a 15 ton (13,600 kg) vehicle at 50 mph (80 kph) and beyond. We remain the only company in the world with a full line of products that meet government crash ratings."
Delta Scientific barriers protect 125 embassies around the world, 50 federal courthouses and 85 nuclear power plants. Famous buildings employing Delta barriers include the Pentagon, US Capitol, State Department headquarters and Supreme Court in Washington, DC and New York's Federal Reserve Bank and the World Trade Center.
According to Dickinson, "From the United Nations to installations in Germany, Kuwait, Nigeria, Bangladesh and Colombia, our products are protecting workforces and property on five continents."
Delta Scientific is not at liberty to discuss which locations or mix of barriers are involved in the shipment to Yemen.
Delta Scientific Corporation is the leading manufacturer of vehicle access control equipment with over 69,000 square feet of production facility. Delta's three-product line consists of high-security vehicle barricade systems, parking control equipment and guard booths. Delta Scientific has been engineering and manufacturing vehicle access control equipment since 1974 and sells its products worldwide. Corporate headquarters, sales and technical service are located at 24901 West Avenue Stanford, Valencia, Calif. 91355. Phone is (661) 257-1800. Website is www.deltascientific.com. Engineering, product installation and maintenance service are also provided through Delta's Lorton, Virginia office. European and Middle East inquiries can be directed to Delta Scientific Corporation (UK) Limited, phone 44-118 948 1133. Fax is 44-118 948 1122, or e-mail deltascuk@aol.com.
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