Delta Bollards Protect Reagan Library in California
Decorative
Bollards, Perimeter Cabling System Secure Popular
Former President's Final Resting Place
VALENCIA, CALIF. - November
16, 2004 - Delta Scientific, the leading manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle
control systems used in the United States and internationally, today announced
that its decorative bollards and perimeter cabling system are being used to
protect the Ronald W. Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in Simi Valley,
Calif., where the former president is now buried. The bollards are designed
to protect facilities from those not authorized to enter or others driving errant
vehicles.
"Delta Scientific bollards are used around the globe to protect strategic
and symbolic buildings such as embassies and houses of parliament," says
Scott Altizer, high security systems applications engineer at Delta Scientific.
"The decorative bollards installed at the Ronald W. Reagan Presidential
Library and Museum not only complement their surroundings aesthetically, but
they can stop an attacking vehicle in its tracks."
Dedicated by five American presidents on Nov. 4, 1991 this facility is much
more than a library in the conventional sense. Hundreds of researchers visit
Simi Valley each year to take advantage of the Library's extensive archival
holdings. There are nearly 50 million pages of documentation, more than 1.5
million photographs and large amounts of film and video tape available at the
library. Visitors from all over the world have also come to the site to pay
their final respects to former President Reagan, who was buried there in June.
With its vast cultural value, and abundant foot and vehicle traffic, security
measures are paramount at the library site. Both DSC800 and TT210 bollard systems,
and a perimeter cabling system, are used to protect pedestrians, the library
and museum grounds.
DSC800 bollards, which lower for passing, are utilitarian or elegant, as the
application requires. They are used with or without a decorative aluminum casting.
The castings can be powder-coated and are available in a variety of styles.
Architects are free to design location-specific versions to match the architecture
of a given facility, including emblems or logos.
The TT210 bollards are used for intermediate level security applications, including
government facilities, corporate headquarters and high value cargo depots. These
bollards are also lowered for passage of authorized vehicles. They operate individually
or in groups up to ten, and are typically spaced on four-foot centers.
In the United States alone, over 110 Federal buildings, including courthouses
and FBI locations, use Delta's anti-terrorist systems. Delta Scientific also
supplies barriers, bollards and other counter-terrorist barricade systems to
over 160 U.S. embassies and consulates in 130-plus countries.
"It is an honor to have our bollards and perimeter cabling systems installed
at the Reagan Presidential Library," Altizer adds.
About Delta Scientific
Delta Scientific Corporation is the leading manufacturer of vehicle access control
equipment with over 250,000 square feet of production facilities. Delta's three
product lines consist 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, equipment sales, systems engineering and technical service
are located at 24901 West Avenue Stanford, Valencia, Calif. 91355. Phone is
(661) 257-1800. Website is www.deltascientific.com. Product installation and
maintenance services are provided through Delta's Lorton, Va. 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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