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07/12/2009 | APT TECHNOLOGY GIVEN LUXURY THUMBS UP FROM HARRODS

Harrods, the luxury London store, is controlling traffic to its delivery bays and valet car park using a number of barriers from APT Security S

07/10/2009 | FIRST OUTING FOR APT’S NEW ‘FLEXY BOLLARDS’ AT ANDERSON HOUSE

The UK's most advanced Flexible bollards have been installed by APT Security Systems, the high-end integrator for high-performance vehicle acce

28/09/2009 | APT SKIDATA COMPLETES HAT-TRICK OF UPGRADES FOR BAA

APT SkiData has completed final works on the third of three complete system upgrades and expansions at all of BAA's London Airports – Heathrow,

28/09/2009 | APT LAUNCHES NEW ‘CLASSIC’ BARRIER RANGE

A new ‘Classic' range of cost-effective and highly reliable barriers designed for long-term residential and commercial use has been launched by

20/07/2009 | NEW BOLLARD THAT RISES, FLEXES AND GLOWS IN THE DARK!

An innovative bollard that automatically rises, flexes and even glows in the dark has been launched by APT Security Systems, leaders in vehicul

09/06/2009 | SMOOTH ENTRY TO PLEASURE BEACH BLACKPOOL

Britain's number one tourist attraction, Pleasure Beach Blackpool, has enhanced access and security for visitors to the park, thanks to a new e

07/05/2009 | APT TAKES EXECUTIVE DECISION ON NEW BARRIER RANGE

A new ‘Executive' range of reliable, fast acting barriers specifically designed for the most prestigious installations has been launched by APT

06/05/2009 | APT SKIDATA LAUNCHES NEW RANGE WITH ‘UNLIMITED’ SCOPE

A range of parking technologies designed to bring a new level of reliability, flexibility and control has been introduced by APT SkiData, the U

09/04/2009 | APT SKIDATA LOOKS TO A MORE MOBILE FUTURE AT PARKEX

APT SkiData, the UK's leading parking specialist, will be exhibiting its full range of parking solutions at Parkex this year, focusing on its s

08/04/2009 | ALL YOU NEED IS APT SKIDATA!

Liverpool John Lennon Airport has extended its contract with the UK's leading parking technology manufacturer, APT SkiData, following the devel

31/03/2009 | APT SHORTLISTED IN IHT AWARDS

APT Security Systems has been announced as a finalist in the annual Institute of Highways and Transportation (IHT) Awards for its perimeter sec

29/03/2009 | APT SHOWS IT CAN BEND WITH THE TIMES

APT Security Systems, the UK's leading traffic management and vehicle access control company, has introduced a new range of innovative rigid bo

10/03/2009 | PARKING IN GLASGOW MADE EASIER WITH APT SKIDATA

Visitors to five Glasgow car parks, managed by City Parking (Glasgow) LLP, are reporting an improved parking experience, thanks to the installa

24/02/2009 | APT SKIDATA COMPLETES INSTALLATION AT WESTFIELD DERBY

Derby city centre has undergone a £340 million redevelopment of its primary shopping district, with the refurbishment of the existing car parks

22/02/2009 | APT EXTENDS BARRIER RANGE WITH ECO ALTERNATIVE

APT Security Systems, the high-end integrator for high-performance vehicle access systems, has launched the Eco Barrier powered by renewable so

30/01/2009 | APT TECHNOLOGY HELPS MAKE PARKING STRESS FREE

APT Skidata's state-of-the-art technology and solutions have been installed in the car park at Bristol's new shopping district. Cabot

02/11/2008 | APT TECHNOLOGIES SHOWS GUNWHARF QUAYS THE LIGHT

APT Technologies, part of the APT Controls group of companies, has provided innovative bay monitoring technology for the busy Gunwharf Quays ca

28/09/2008 | APT SECURITY SYSTEMS PREVENTS NEW COUNCIL BUS LANE FROM MIS-USE

APT Security Systems, the UK's leading provider of traffic management technology, has designed and installed a new system comprising four bi-fo

29/06/2008 | APT WINS PRESTIGIOUS CONTRACT FOR GLASGOW AIRPORT

APT Controls group (the high-end integrator for vehicle access systems) has been awarded a contract with Glasgow International Airport to suppl

06/04/2008 | SOLUTION BY APT SECURITY SYSTEMS PREVENTS FLY TIPPING HEADACHE

Manual telescopic bollards from APT Security Systems have stopped fly tipping and travellers setting up camp and causing disruption at a busine

01/04/2008 | APT CONTROLS CONTINUES TO EXPAND WITH ACQUISITION OF SIGNPOST SOLUTIONS

APT Controls Limited, the UK's premier provider of vehicle access control systems for parking, traffic and security applications, is continuing

23/03/2008 | APT SECURITY SYSTEMS APPOINTS NEW GENERAL MANAGER

APT Security Systems, the UK's leading provider of vehicle access control and traffic management part of the Controls Group of companies, has a

23/12/2007 | APT ADDS FINISHING TOUCHES TO IKEA COVENTRY CAR PARK

The APT Group of Companies, the vehicle access, revenue parking and vehicle counting business, has recently completed the installation of a com

03/09/2007 | APT CONTROLS TREATS TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT AT VICTORIA HOSPITAL

Technology from the UK's leading provider of traffic management and vehicle access control technology, APT Controls, has been selected by NHS G

03/09/2007 | Drake Circus Shopping Centre chooses APT SkiData Parking Equipment

APT Skidata, one of the UK’s leading parking technology specialists, has won a contract to install parking equipment at the new Drake Circus Sh

03/09/2007 | APT SKIDATA UPGRADES LONDON STANSTED’S PARKING CAPABILITY

APT SkiData, the UK’s leading parking systems business, has further extended its work for London Stansted by installing the very latest Automat

03/09/2007 | COVENTRY CITY ‘THINKS PREMIERSHIP’ IN NEW ACCESS SOLUTION

There are signs around the Ricoh Stadium urging staff and players to ‘Think Premiership’, and that is exactly what Ken Sharp, Marketing Directo

03/09/2007 | APT SKIDATA PARKING CONTRACT FOR EDGBASTON CRICKET GROUND

APT SkiData, the UK’s leading parking equipment specialist, has installed its parking technology at Edgbaston Cricket Ground. Located

03/09/2007 | APT ENGINEERS PARKING CONTROL SOLUTION FOR MOTT MACDONALD

Fast acting MC Security Barriers from the UK’s leading access control company, APT Controls, are playing a central role in improving security a

31/08/2007 | Football finds its home in Milton Keynes

In September 2003 Milton Keynes could at last boast its first professional football team following the relocation of Wimbledon FC to the Nation

31/08/2007 | APT Skidata working with Ez-Assure to enhance security of car park revenue

APT SkiData, the market leading parking specialist is working with Ez-Assure to provide electronic locks for its pay on foot pay machines.

31/08/2007 | APT SKIDATA WINS PARKING CONTRACT FOR WESTFIELD DERBY

Derby is undergoing a £340 million redevelopment and extension of its Eagle Centre, set to completely regenerate the southern part of the city

31/08/2007 | BULLRING KEEPS ITS PARKING CONTROL SAFELY UNDER PROGRAMMABLE LOCK AND KEY!

Bullring Shopping Centre in Birmingham has replaced all of the ‘traditional’ locks on its APT SkiData pay-on-foot units with innovative program

31/08/2007 | APT LAUNCHES NEW DIVISION TO DRIVE NEW ‘BAY SENSING’ AND ‘ANPR’ TECHNOLOGIES

The APT Group of Companies – the vehicle access, revenue parking and people counting business – has launched a new division – APT Technologies

31/08/2007 | Belgrade Plaza chooses APT SkiData technology

As part of a £10 million refurbishment project, developers Oakmoor-Deeley and business partner CVOne have enlisted the help of APT SkiData to u

APT TECHNOLOGY GIVEN LUXURY THUMBS UP FROM HARRODS

Harrods, the luxury London store, is controlling traffic to its delivery bays and valet car park using a number of barriers from APT Security Systems' new Executive range.

Customised in Harrods green, the bespoke access control has been installed at the valet car park in Brompton Place and the delivery bays in Trevor Square and Knightsbridge Court, to manage the flow of traffic and ease access for the 100s of deliveries every day.

William Roberts, Security Coordinator for Harrods explains that his previous experience with APT led to the contract being awarded again: “We have been using APT barriers at our car park at Knightsbridge Crown Court for many years and the equipment has worked faultlessly. The engineers, should we need them, always attend site promptly and fix any glitches swiftly.”

APT design and install teams always work with the customer to find the best solution and this project proved no different: “Initially the design for the delivery bays included one barrier to cover the entrance and exit,” William says, “but it was proving difficult for tall lorries to pass when just one barrier was raised. APT and Harrods Security came up with a solution that overcame existing concerns, whilst allowing the safe passage of vehicles and unloading of wheeled cages.”

The design includes curtains, to give greater visibility and stop pedestrians, and lights to ensure visibility in low light.

The new Executive Barriers are ideally suited to sites with high traffic flow, with a strong barrier arm providing greater security control. The robust design and the advanced technology of the motion control mechanism protects components from the stress of high-speed operation, ensuring long-lasting reliability.

Various models are available, with arm lengths of up to eight metres. The barriers can be tailored to include rigid curtains that attach seamlessly to the main barrier arm, stop discs, and sensing technology to prevent the barrier from causing damage to people or vehicles. A choice of controllers is available to suit all remote control devices, or integrate with ticket dispenser and coin payment units.

Each barrier can be provided in a style and colour scheme to meet individual requirements, finished in APT's own production facility in Harrow.

Harrods has over one million square feet (90,000 m²) of selling space in over 330 departments, making it one of the largest department stores in the world. Harrods was established in 1834 in London's

East End, when founder Charles Henry Harrod set up a wholesale grocery in Stepney, with a special interest in tea. In 1849, to escape the filth of the inner city and to capitalise on trade to the Great Exhibition of 1851 in nearby Hyde Park, Harrod took over a small shop in the district of Knightsbridge, on the site of the current store.