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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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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 Your Luxury New Build Property

One highly effective option you can choose to secure your luxury new build property is the installation of roller shutters.

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.

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

What are SR standards in relation to a security roller shutter? Obexion give the facts on the different SR ratings and which would be best for your business

How do you secure a high value building?

How do you secure a high value building? Security for high value buildings and museums is of paramount importance to protect the property within.

Loss Prevention Standards Explained

If you’re new to secure roller shutters, you’ll have likely seen Loss Prevention Standards highlighted as an important factor. But what exactly are they?

What is Secured by Design?

Secured By Design is a brilliant police initiative but why should it be an important factor in your choice of security solution? Find out more here:

The Benefits of Externally Fitted Shutters

Externally fitted shutters aren’t a new product in the security market, but Obexion has a way to make security roller shutters certifiably secure.

5 advantages of home security shutters

Equilux are leading specialists in the design and installation of security shutters. Here we go through 5 advantages of home security shutters.

Retail Security Shutters – Everyday Considerations for Businesses

Retail security shutters need to be more than just protective. They need to be functional and suit your business’ daily needs without being obtrusive.

Security Shutter Material – What’s Best For My Business?

Many hold a misconception that a lightweight security shutter material, means compromising on protection. So what’s best for your business?

Planning Permission & Secure Roller Shutters

One concern expressed by a number of our clients, is whether or not they need to seek planning permission for shutters on buildings.

Protecting Against Tool Types with Secure Roller Shutters

In the case of secure roller shutters, anticipating threat-types to your property or premises is the first step in preventing damage and break-ins.

Measurable Security for Retail

Regardless of the type of outlet you’re protecting, measurable security for retail guarantees defence against specified tools and attack types.

Protecting Against the Threat of Ram-Raids on Retail Premises

Protecting against ram raids on a retail premises is important since the cost of a break-in to a store can be substantial, where both time and money are concerned.

Security Shutters For Retail – A Guide

Choosing the right secure roller shutters for retail outlets is essential to their protection. But what constitutes the right security shutters for retail?

The Importance of Roller Shutter Maintenance

Much like any vital piece of technology, proper roller shutter maintenance is vital to keeping it effective and operational.

Perforated Secure Roller Shutters

Deliberately including holes in your roller shutters might seem a little counter intuitive. So why are perforated secure roller shutters right for you?

Externally Installed, Certified Security Shutters

Charter Global are pleased to announce that they have received certification for installing exterior roller shutters to LPS1175.