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Should I be servicing my security shutters?

Servicing security shutters is vital for ensuring the safety of both occupants and public. Whilst not compulsory, there are heavy legal implications for failures.

Defending Against Blast With The Obexion Blast Blind

Defending against blast is an major concern currently with the UK Terror Threat at Severe, so the Obexion Blast Blind has never been more relevant. Have a look at the video here:

LPS 1175 Issue 8: Everything You Need to Know

LPS 1175 Issue 8 is an important advance on Issue 7 of the LPS 1175 Standard, allowing specification of both tool categories and attack time. Read everything you need to know about it here:

Securing Vacant Business Premises Over Christmas

A single incident of theft or burglary not in a dwelling will cost the building owner £2,700. Read on for advice on protecting commercial property when empty.

Forced Entry: Bodily Force – A Guide from Charter Global

Charter Global have produced a Forced Entry Guide to help specifiers understand the real-life implications of the threat of Bodily Force to properties, and how to mitigate against them.

How Equilux are Solving the Residential Security Problem of Compromise

As specialist providers, Equilux offer a unique product range that is engineered to solve the problem of compromise for specifiers and architects alike.

Five tips for tackling home invasion, National Home Security Month

To raise awareness of residential security and the rising statistics of home invasion, Charter Global provide five tips as part of National Home Security Month.

Sequential Security for Commercial Premises

Charter Global was approached to recommend the best course of action against a specialist risk profile. The result? An intelligent approach to layered physical security.

Introducing the new Charter Global

Keeping design in thought and security in mind, every element of our new website has been been built to inspire a proactive approach to integrated security.

4 Common Misconceptions about Securing a Luxury Retail Premises

Luxury retailers, by their very nature, house expensive goods that are often a desirable target for opportunists and those who plan severe attacks.

Security Tested Roller Shutters – are they the right choice for my property?

A growing number of property protection products, including roller shutters, are security tested by the LPCB to a range of security ratings.

Concealed Roller Shutters Case Studies

Concealed roller shutters ensure security concerns aren’t compromised whilst adhering to style requirements. Read about some of our favourite projects here.

Obexion MD XR Solution – CPNI Approved Shutter for UK Government Use

We’re delighted to announce that we have been awarded CPNI (Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure) approval of our Obexion MD XR product.

Case Study – Financial Institution Security Shutters

Charter Global have recently installed Obexion Shutters for a client who was looking to strengthen the physical security in a crowded city location.

What is LPS 1175?

What is LPS 1175 Issue 7? This is the complete guide to what the LPS 1175 standard really is, why it is important, and what that really means to you.

Securing a Community Building – Case Studies

Securing a community building should be of top priority to local councils. Read about our best community building security case studies here.

School Security Case Studies

Effective school security is essential to secure the property and protect the people. Here’s some examples of how Charter Global approach school security:

Case Study – New Security Shutter Technology RapiDeploy in Action

RapiDeploy is beneficial for any building that needs to protect assets (people or property) from rapid and dynamic attacks, such as financial institutions.

Overcoming Security Concerns in Countryside Properties

At Equilux, we have experience in offering advice and installing physical security solutions to alleviate security concerns in countryside properties.

Emerging Trends in Security: Hostile Vehicle Mitigation

Hostile Vehicle Mitigation are a group of products which have been specifically designed to withstand a variety of vehicle attacks.

Integrated Lintel Roller Shutters Projects

At Charter Global, we’ve installed our integrated lintel roller shutters to a range of different building types. Read about our favourite projects here.

Obexion Host National Security Training Day at Hull University

Obexion hosted a National Security Training Day at Hull University after the success of the installation of security shutters.

How to Secure a Coastal Property

We take a look at issues that may arise when looking at how to secure a coastal property, and give our top tips to ensure security throughout the year.

Top 6 tips to Reduce your Business Insurance Premiums

Insurance can quite frequently become very expensive – here are our top 6 tips to reduce your business insurance premiums.

Securing a Library – Video Case Study

Take a look at Obexion’s video case study where they were tasked with securing a library at Hull University, as part of Hull UK City of Culture 2017.

Security in Schools – A Scottish Case Study

SFT is an independent company, established by the Scottish Government, designed to deliver value for money across public sector infrastructure investment.

Suggested Practices for Museum Security

Maintaining museum security is important to keep precious artefacts safe. We give an overview of how we can help you comply with GIS regulations.

Physical Security for Healthcare Facilities

At Charter Global, we’ve worked on a wide range of varied projects to ensure physical security for healthcare facilities. Read our top picks here.

GIS Security – The Required Standards

Do ever wonder how galleries and museums get insurance for major exhibitions that are bringing together priceless works of art and historical documents?

Securing an art gallery – The Gagosian

Art galleries house work that is not only of great monetary value but also of high cultural significance, hence why they are often targets of theft.