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Introducing the new Charter Global

Following many months of behind-the-scenes work, we are delighted to welcome you to our brand-new website. Please take a seat and we’ll give you the grand tour…

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.

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.

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

Countryside properties come with their own security challenges. Security shutters are a great choice to alleviate concerns around safety.

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.

Obexion Host National Security Training Day at Hull University

Back in February, Obexion announced that the company had recently completed work at the Brynmor Jones Library at Hull University. Hull was awarded the UK City of Culture in 2017, an initiative aimed to make Hull a cultural destination for must-see events. From 3rd January through to 28th February 2017, Hull University hosted “Lines of […]

How to Secure a Coastal Property

As well needing to secure a coastal property from unauthorised entry from opportunists, it is also important to make sure that they are protected against extreme weather variations.

Top 6 tips to Reduce your Business Insurance Premiums

Business insurance policies are a necessity for any organisation – unfortunately, sometimes premises are broken into and claiming on an insurance policy must happen. Overall, there are many factors that can determine the likelihood that a business will be affected by crime. Putting in place effective security procedures will have a huge impact on keeping […]

Securing a Library – Video Case Study

The collection on view was a collection from the British Library, valued at above £35million. The university was tasked with upgrading security to make sure the precious masterpieces were kept safe.

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 make sure that precious artifacts are kept safe. Security shutter systems offer a visual deterrent and act as a physical barrier to attack professionals.

Planning Permission for Security Shutters on your London Property

Although planning permission is almost always required for the fitting of external shutters, this changes when considering installation of internal shutters.

GIS Security – The Required Standards

Do you ever wonder how galleries and museums get insurance for major exhibitions that are bringing together priceless works of art? GIS is a scheme that offers an alternative to the cost of commercial insurance.

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.

Securing Your Luxury New Build Property

How to Secure Your Luxury New Build Property From October 2015 – September 2016, over 350,000 burglaries were reported across the England, Wales and Northern Ireland. It’s no surprise that luxury new build properties are a prime target. When planning the construction of a luxury new build, it’s important to research the different options for […]

How to overcome Car Park Ventilation challenges when using Security Shutters?

When choosing a security roller shutter for a car park, the level of security needed is likely to be the main focus but car park ventilation should also be considered. The very nature of why we decide we need to invest in security roller shutters in a car park is to keep cars safe. One […]

What are SR Standards, and how do they apply to my businesses security shutters?

When it comes to securing your business premises, it is essential that the solution you choose matches the correct level required for your insurance cover, as well as your peace of mind. The responsibility for establishing these standards rests with the Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB), who certify security systems and technology and ensure that […]

Case Study: Stunning Remote Coastal Property Gains Security & Protection From Marine Environment

Case Study: Stunning Remote Coastal Property Gains Security & Protection From Marine Environment Equilux is built on offering a unique and bespoke approach to security for luxury homes. This approach has offered many of our clients a seamless security system. For more information about our concealed home security shutters, download our guide on security shutters for […]

How do you secure a high value building?

At Obexion, a question we’re often asked is: How do you secure a high value building? High value buildings, by their very nature, can be challenging to secure. Their contents make them appealing targets to attackers, and therefore they require high-security solutions for adequate protection. But what constitutes a high value building? For a more […]

Concealed security roller shutters installed in luxury London residential property.

Case Study: Concealed security roller shutters into a luxury London residential property. Equilux have created the most discreet roller security shutter. By using a bespoke approach to our clients security needs, we are able to integrate shutters so that they are concealed and unobtrusive. For more information about our concealed home security shutters, download our […]

Loss Prevention Standards Explained

If you’ve been exploring your purchasing options for secure roller shutters, you’ll have likely seen Loss Prevention Standards highlighted as an important factor. But what exactly are they, and how do they fit into roller shutter certification? In order to understand loss prevention standards, it’s essential to understand the terminology surrounding them. You may have […]

Manufacturing High Security Garage Doors for Luxury Estates

Garages and garage doors protect some of the highest value assets owned by our clients’ luxury properties and estates and it is essential that they are secured to the correct level of security. If you are a collector of high value vehicles, antique or elite cars or even antique high value goods, then ensuring you […]

What is Secured by Design?

If you are at all familiar with the security world, you will have come across ‘Secured by Design’ listed as a supplier’s accreditation, and products listed as police preferred specification. Secured By Design is a brilliant police initiative but why should it be an important factor in your choice of security solution? Established by the […]

Case Study: Internal roller security shutters fitted into an existing luxury London property.

Case Study: Internal roller security shutters fitted into an existing luxury London property. Here at Equilux, we have endeavoured to create the most discreet roller security shutter. By using a bespoke approach to our clients security needs, we are able to integrate shutters in such a way that they are concealed and unobtrusive. To find […]

The Benefits of Externally Fitted Shutters

Externally fitted shutters aren’t a new product in the security market. Assuming a structure could accommodate them, it’s usually been possible to install a roller security shutter on either side of an opening. Historically though, externally fitted shutters haven’t been as secure as those installed internally. This is because (externally) the important mechanisms to operate […]

5 advantages of home security shutters

5 advantages of home security shutters We take you through our top 5 advantages of home security shutters, and why they’re a great choice for your luxury residential property. Advantages of home security shutters 1. PROTECT YOUR POSSESSIONS Security Shutters not only prevent a burglar from knowing what priceless possessions are in your property, but […]

Why security shutters are the perfect solution for countryside properties.

Why security shutters are the perfect solution for countryside properties. Countryside properties often remain un-attended for large parts of the year. Larger mansion properties in the country are often very secluded and hidden, whilst enjoying this tranquility, the isolated property location leads to security concerns whether the building is occupied or not. This isolation provides […]