VALENCIA, CALIF. - May 25, 2005 - Delta Scientific, the leading manufacturer
of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally,
today announced that its barriers and bollards have been recently deployed at
U.S. embassies in Estonia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Ivory Coast, Guatemala,
Nepal, Lithuania and Madagascar as well as the U.S. Consulate in Florence, Italy.
Delta Scientific now supplies barriers, bollards and other counter-terrorist
barricade systems to well over 170 U.S. embassies and consulates in 130-plus
countries.
"Delta Scientific bollards and barriers are recognized worldwide as an
effective solution for protecting personnel and property at high-profile locations
such as embassies, which are often targeted by terrorists," emphasizes
Delta Scientific Senior Vice President David Dickinson. "Our barriers and
bollards are certified to stop an attacking vehicle in its tracks."
Delta bollards meet or exceed U.S. Department of State and Department of Defense
certification standards. Delta's permanent vehicle barricades range from surface-mounted
and shallow-foundation solutions to cable beam barricades and raising steps
for parking lots. They include both high security and very high security models,
and can stop a vehicle weighing up to 7.5 tons traveling up to 50 miles per
hour.
Delta's portable crash-rated barriers and barricades were first used successfully
to protect NATO troops in Kosovo and elsewhere. These quick deployment, modular,
portable solutions can be rapidly set up on existing concrete or asphalt roads,
level compacted soils and other hard surfaces. Even without excavation or sub-surface
preparation, they can thwart a 15,000-pound vehicle traveling up to 30 mph.
The Department of State uses them to protect embassies in locations where permanent
barricades are not feasible because of infrastructure concerns, such as pipes
and electrical lines close to the street surface.
Delta Scientific systems also protect the U.S. Capitol and other Washington
landmark buildings, high-rises throughout the world, Broadway pedestrians in
New York City, corporate facilities, the Singapore parliament, power and water
infrastructure locales, European castles and the private homes of celebrities
and influential people in Beverly Hills and other upscale communities.
"We are gratified to be able to offer the United States government effective
protection against those who would do our citizens harm," Dickinson 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 in Valencia
and Palmdale, Calif. 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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