The UK’s leading manufacturer and supplier of electronic and electrified perimeter security systems has added to its dealer network with what it describes as ‘one of its most prestigious signing to date’. Harper Chalice has secured premier prison perimeter systems installer Binns Fencing as an authorised dealer of its high security defence and detection systems…
The integrated security team behind a British prison’s pioneering war against drones is to share its innovative and cost-saving approach with the UK Government. Les Nicolles Prison on Guernsey became the first in the world to use a new system designed to stop drones smuggling drugs, weapons and other contraband over perimeter walls. A group…
An £8.7m visitor centre to open up access to one of the East End’s ‘open-air lungs’ has been completed at a strategic 500-acre Thames Water site. The Walthamstow Wetlands project allows visitors to enjoy and learn about the Walthamstow Reservoirs’ distinctive built and natural heritage, which is unique in London. Because the area includes water…
A Channel Island prison has become the first in the world to use a new system designed to stop drones smuggling drugs, weapons and other contraband over perimeter walls. A group of British companies has collaborated to install a comprehensive perimeter protection package at Les Nicolles Prison on Guernsey, including the new “Sky Fence” technology….
The leading prison fencer in the country has notched up 80 years in existence – with the plan to double its turnover by the time it turns 100. Binns Fencing Limited, now a part of the Zaun perimeter protection group, is ideally placed to benefit from the growing fear of international terrorism, both from organised…
The biggest prison in the UK should reach full capacity soon – with construction work on track to end next month to allow the opening of the third and final wing. The first prisoners were moved to HMP Berwyn in Wrexham on 28 February into Bala wing, the first of three, all designed ultimately to…
Binns Fencing has been formally accredited to install a unique super-intruder-resistant fencing system as its manufacturer rolls out a comprehensive training and accreditation scheme. Binns engineers have installed many kilometres of the ArmaWeave fencing at utilities sites across the country over the last two years since being trained in the intricacies and benefits of the…
The integrity of the fresh water supply to London has been stepped up with an array of cameras, high security fencing, vibration sensors and razor wire. The risk to the water supply forced the UK’s largest water and waste company to further enhance the security along one side of the perimeter of reservoirs in south…
Prison fencing specialist Binns Fencing has launched a brand new website aimed at main contractors and the custodial community. The new responsive website at www.binns-fencing.com is aimed at security specifiers at main contractors, construction companies and government departments working on high security sites, such as oil & gas networks, military and critical national infrastructure and…
A sleepover with lions is the hottest ticket in the capital, as ZSL London Zoo’s Land of the Lions opened its doors last year for its overnight Gir Lion Lodge Experience – running six nights a week all year. Land of the Lions, the zoo’s largest project to date, first welcomed visitors at Easter 2016…