VALENCIA, CALIF. - November 14, 2001 - As part of a security upgrade, NASDAQ recently completed the installation of Delta Scientific High Security Bollard Systems to protect roadways to its facilities. NASDAQ is employing Delta's highest crash-rated bollard system which will stop and destroy the front suspension system, steering linkage, engine crank case and portions of the drive train of a 15,000 pound vehicle. The bollard systems carry a Department of Defense and Department of State rating of K4/L2. These bollards will also stop and destroy much larger vehicles than tested at very high velocities.
"The NASDAQ Security Department must be congratulated for their foresight," emphasizes David Dickinson, Delta Scientific Senior Vice President. "They planned and implemented their security upgrade well over a year prior to September 11. The Delta systems are now up and operational when the threats to the people and facility are highest."
NASDAQ's bollards are raised and lowered into the guard position by a remotely controlled precision power system. Under emergency conditions, they can be raised in as little as a single second.
Collaborating with a local prime contractor/installer, Delta Scientific supplied technical supervision services that included layout, construction supervision, final wiring, termination and system start-up. Delta field engineers also provided operational and maintenance training to NASDAQ personnel.
Delta Scientific has supplied similar bollards and other counter-terrorist barricade systems to over 160 U.S. embassies and consulates in 130-plus countries. In the United States alone, Delta has secured over 110 Federal buildings, including courthouses and FBI locations, since the Oklahoma City bombing (April 19, 1995). Over 85 percent of all U.S. nuclear power plants are protected by Delta vehicle barricade systems.
About Delta Scientific
Delta Scientific Corporation is the leading manufacturer of vehicle access control
equipment with over 90,000 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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