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Access Control, Door Entry Systems
News Release from: A3G | Subject: Accessibility and physical security
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 01 December 2006
T5 experience puts a3g in good position
Newly-formed accessibility and physical security partnership a3g appears well placed as a potential supplier to the 2012 Olympics.
Newly-formed accessibility and physical security partnership a3g appears well placed as a potential supplier to the 2012 Olympics, following Sports Minister Richard Caborn's recent announcement1 that BAA's GBP5bn extension to London's Heathrow Airport is to be a construction template for the Olympic Park in Stratford, East London Two of the three partner companies in a3g, stadia specialist Ascot Doors and perimeter security company Gunnebo, are involved with the Terminal 5 (T5) project
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 1 Oct 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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The third partner, world-leading lock manufacturer Assa Abloy, and Ascot Doors both recently worked with the Olympic Stadium's preferred bidders, construction firm Sir Robert McAlpine and architectural practice HOK, on Arsenal Football Club's Emirates Stadium.
Assa Abloy supplied high performance electrically operated locks, strikes, electrro magnets and handles, and Ascot Doors provided 206 shutters for the imposing, new 60,000-seater stadium.
For major events such as the 2012 Olympics, a3g offers bidders and delivery partners a complete accessibility solution for the safe and secure movement of people and vehicles.
This begins at the initial design stage with development consultancy, and extends through product manufacture, installation and technical support to scheduled maintenance.
Their complete suite of physical security products includes locks, doors, fences and ironmongery, through to blast-proof shutters, access control and door automation systems.
"We are delighted to be associated with T5, an excellent example of how a major development project can be delivered on time and to budget," commented a3g executive Nick Carroll.
"The ODA has emphasised that the initial planning and legacy elements are absolutely critical to the success of the 2012 project, and our experience on T5 and elsewhere will be invaluable for 2012 project.".
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