Vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices (VBIED) are a constant and very real threat in today's society. Because of this, hostile vehicle mitigation (HVM) is fast becoming more and more important in preventing such events from occurring. Without these protective mechanisms put in place, it leaves people without the protection they deserve. Nicholas Marasco, the General Manager of Australian Bollards believes that safety is paramount when it comes to protecting people, a belief that is too shared by the Israeli government.  ...read more

Do you work with cars? Work with your hands? Have loads of tools? Or vehicles to protect? Then Australian Bollards is here for you. With our range of Key and Pad Lockable bollards and our ‘Roller-Door Lock Down Kits’ you can keep your prized possessions safe. With these Anti-Ram raid solutions, you can protect your trailers, cars, be it classic or sporty in your public access areas. And with our Roller-Door Locks you can protect your shed, garage and private areas thoroughly. For more information on keeping your prized items safe, visit the l  ...read more

In 2017 Victoria was named Australia’s car theft capital with over 15,000 cars stolen, on average more than 40 per day. This accounted for almost 30% of Australia’s car thefts that year. Burglars are becoming bolder and more driven to succeed in their criminal activities. Even though these events aren’t as frequent as they used to be, they still tend be a part of everyday life. Imagine you are the owner of the Mercedes Benz dealership in Toorak. In the showroom you have several cars on display with a combined value of hu  ...read more

Australian Bollards has recently provided rubber wheel stops for an installation at the Pacific Fair Shopping Centre. The Gold Coast’s premier shopping destination has shown its commitment to sustainability by installing Tesla charging stations for electric cars, and the wheel stops are there to keep cars from hitting the chargers while parking next to them. Our wheel stops are environmentally friendly, as they are made of 100% recycled rubber. The robust, high-visibility design makes parking safer and stops cars without damaging them. Australian Bollards products h  ...read more

From September 2018 till February 2019, Blayney resident Bill English had his property robbed three times. The car enthusiast found his home and garage stripped of all its contents. Mr English had been collecting cars for over forty years, hoping to soon open a car club and race track in the local area. An estimated value of $100,000 worth had been stolen, including the first car that he built himself when he was twenty years old. Mr English was shocked and devastated at the depth of his loss. To prevent this from happening to you, install SecureCloak. SecureCloa  ...read more

Winner of the 2018 Best Business Park Award, Caribbean Business Park, has begun stage two of its development process in becoming Australia’s premier business park. Working closely with NJM Group and its range of subsidiary businesses like Australian Bollards, Australian Handrails and Ned Kelly Bike Racks, the award recognises excellence in design and innovation in the business sector on a state and national level. Caribbean Business Park now has architecturally designed balustrades and handrails, customised light bollards and a range of other security solutions includi  ...read more

Two men are wanted for questioning after an armed robber wielding a knife held up a Murray Road service station in Preston on October 23. CCTV vision shows the armed robber escaped with cash and cigarettes around 9:15 PM and appears to have been with another male before entering the service station. Investigations are still underway, and police are asking the public for information to assist their investigation. Meanwhile, a staff member at a Mobil service station in Hamilton escaped injury recently after thieves smashed their way inside. Police will obtain CCT  ...read more

The Hamad International Airport in Qatar is a popular stopover and destination neighbouring the United Arab Emirates. Since its opening in 2014, it’s received over 120 million passengers and handled more than 1.9 million tonnes of luggage. Visitors from all over the world arrive daily at Qatar airport, often seeking entertainment, hotels and food during their layover. This means the staff at Hamad International Airport must stay on track of the health and safety of their passengers, and without the right amenities and safety solutions in place, it can prove quite a diff  ...read more

Next to Carlton’s Italian heart-and-soul deli, King and Godfree, Australian Bollards recently installed semi-automatic bollards on the ever-evolving Lygon Street. In cooperation with Hutchinson Builders, the alleyway at 293 Lygon Street has ensured laneway protection with stainless steel architectural bollards engineered for style and safety. Semi-automatic bollards are designed to allow vehicles access to restricted and protected areas. Private parking areas commonly use semi-automatic bollards to grant specialised access to inner-city lane ways, embassies, dr  ...read more

Several people in a McDonald’s car park near Wollongong were injured on Monday after a truck hit a fire hydrant and several vehicles, leaving a white sedan badly crushed. The truck was predicted to weigh at least ten to thirteen tons and caused serious damage to its surroundings. Witnesses to the event say they saw the truck “fly through the roundabout and up over a couple of cars”. While accidents like this are common and difficult to eradicate entirely, bollards installed to Australian standard could have stopped- or at least majorly slowed down- a tru  ...read more