USR | Perimeter Security Solutions

USR | Universal Safety Response, Inc. has once again set a new standard for safety and security by successfully crash testing minimum and maximum-width configurations for its GRAB-300 active vehicle barrier system in accordance with the newest ASTM standards. The GRAB is now the longest active vehicle barrier ever certified, with a protected width ranging from a single lane to over 60 feet.

Meeting the M50 criteria by stopping a 15,000 lb medium duty truck, USR’s GRAB-300 continues to revolutionize the perimeter security industry by now offering a shallow-mount foundation for its reduced-risk, multiple lane width net barrier. As the only barrier to have successfully met Federal Highway Administration, U.S. Department of State, and now American Society for Testing and Materials standards during independent crash testing, it is easy to see why USR’s GRAB remains the fastest growing barrier technology in the world.

The GRAB-300 provides our nation’s military bases, government offices, financial centers, petro-chemical facilities, airports, ports and other critical facilities with many advantages over other barrier technologies. All electric operation increases reliability and decreases maintenance costs, multiple lane width options provide significant cost savings, and the ability of the GRAB-300 to be reset and re-used within 30 minutes of an impact preserves the security of the facility and the continuity of its operations. Most importantly, the unique energy absorbing technology incorporated in USR’s GRAB barriers provide a reduced risk to vehicle occupants, demonstrated in over 70 real-world impacts at speeds of up to 48 mph on GRAB barriers installed around the world without a single significant injury.

Based in Franklin, Tennessee, USR is a full-service perimeter security integrator, barrier manufacturer and installer. Providing a complete range of products and services tailored to each client’s unique specifications, USR is proud to incorporate its core values of customer service, integrity, innovation and quality into every project.

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For more information, please visit www.usrgrab.com or call USR at 615-224-0400.

Universal Safety Response (USR), the Franklin, Tennessee based manufacturer of the industry renowned - GRAB active vehicle barrier – is formally announcing that it has expanded its business scope to physical perimeter security.

The evolution has been ongoing over the last several months.  The graduation of the company’s business model - according the company’s Vice-President Of Sales & Marketing – Wes Foss “was in response to both, demand from many of our clients, and the continued growth forecasted for the industry.”

By leveraging its existing product line and technical capabilities in the areas of access control planning and design, USR is well positioned to provide comprehensive perimeter security solutions. 

The GRAB barriers are the flagship of the USR product line.  The GRAB patented barrier design is owned and sold exclusively by USR.  This unique barrier system is crash rated by the U.S. Department of State.  With over seventy real world hits, no serious injuries or perimeter penetrations – the GRAB system is increasingly attracting the attention of security officials from the military, petrochemical, financial, transportation, and IT industries.

The USR portfolio includes products and services. 

Products offered: 

• Active Vehicle Barriers (GRAB, XMB Mobile Barrier, wedges, hydraulic bollards)
• Passive Barriers (bollards, reinforced fencing, and guardrails)
• Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)
• Closed-Circuit Television Systems (CCTV)
• Access Control Buildings (canopies, guard houses, gate houses, over watch)

Services offered:

·         Consulting

·         Engineering & Design

·         Project Management

·         Maintenance

·         Training

Currently there is accelerated interest and business coming from the petrochemical industry as it prepares to deal with security mandates enacted by Congress authorizing the Department of Homeland Security to enforce the Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS).    The military sector is providing similar growth for USR.  Much like the petrochemical industry, the military sector has been ordered to strengthen its security measures.  In both sectors, USR has already installed security systems at sites nationwide with global expansion in the company’s sales pipeline.   Globally, USR is focusing on establishing a serious presence in Europe and the UAE.

About USR

Founded in 1994, USR’s premier product is the GRAB barrier.  It has established itself as the fastest growing brand in the barrier industry throughout the world.   USR serves a variety of clients in the defense, transportation and petrol-chemical industries, as well as corporate facilities, airports, Fortune 500 companies, national laboratories, and museums.  More information about Universal Safety Response products and services may be found by visiting http://www.USRGRAB.com, or calling +1-615-224-0400.

Franklin, Tenn. – With airport security a top priority nationwide, Universal Safety Response Inc. (USR) is leading the industry with its patented GRAB (Ground Retractable Automobile Barrier) technology. In fact, USR was recently chosen by Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to improve airport security by installing GRAB systems to protect vital areas and travelers against vehicle attack.

The Dallas/Fort Worth Airport covers an estimated 30 square miles and is the second largest airport in the United States in terms of land mass and the third largest in the world in terms of operations. With the use of traditional barriers, such as wedges and bollards, airport security experts became concerned with the safety of innocent travelers being injured in accidental impacts.

“The experts turned to USR for a solution with our original GRAB technology,” said Matt Gelfand, president and CEO of USR. “GRAB allows for K12 level of vehicle attack protection, which is the highest Department of Safety rating, combined with the passenger safety of a transportation barrier.”Designed to be the most cost-effective and functional barrier system on the market, GRAB offers additional advantages, including reusability within minutes, easy to install, no hydraulics, flexibility and reduced risk. Taken together, all these qualities make GRAB the safest, reduced risk barrier available today.

Founded in 1994, USR is the original creator of GRAB, which has become the fastest growing barrier technology in the world. USR serves a variety of clients in the defense, transportation and petro-chemical industries, as well as corporate facilities, airports, Fortune 500 companies, national laboratories and museums.

To learn more about USR’s services and products, call (615) 224-0400 or visit them online at www.usrgrab.com.

As the pioneer in ground retractable automobile barrier (GRAB) technology, USR developed the XMB to be a completely portable system that can quickly be installed and utilized in the field.

“The XMB answers the call for a transportable barrier system that is cost effective, flexible and easy to use,” said Matt Gelfand, president and CEO of USR. “With its small, lightweight design and ability to be used on virtually any surface, the XMB is an efficient security barrier with many applications.”

The deployment of XMB can be manual or automated, depending on client needs, and can be assembled in less than 20 minutes.

Founded in 1994, USR is the original creator of GRAB, which has become the fastest growing barrier technology in the world. USR serves a variety of clients in the defense, transportation and petrol-chemical industries, as well as corporate facilities, airports, Fortune 500 companies, national laboratories and museums.

Franklin, Tenn. – Answering the U.S. military’s need for a more responsive and secure access control point system, Universal Safety Response Inc. (USR), recently announced the development of a new standard in access control point safety – the ODDS (Over Speed Directional Detection System).

Known as the leader in energy-absorbing barriers and access control point solutions, USR created special proprietary sensing equipment to enhance access control point security through increasing the awareness of security personnel. The U.S. military currently employs USR’s ODDS package.

“The system alerts guards at entrance and exit points that a vehicle is approaching at a high speed,” explained Matt Gelfand, president and CEO of USR. “It also gives an alert if a vehicle is traveling in the wrong direction. These quick alerts give guards a heightened awareness of potential threats, allowing extra time to prepare and respond.”Consisting of four primary parts, the ODDS package includes sensors, display units, an ODDS computer and ODDS interface panel. The system can be used with any USR security product and also has the ability to retrofit to existing security equipment for improved safety.The ODDS package is especially effective when utilized with USR’s patented GRAB (Ground Retractable Automobile Barrier). In fact, when the ODDS package was recently utilized in conjunction with GRAB, the result allowed for the first complete access control point that adheres to new military standards.

Founded in 1994, USR is the original creator of GRAB, which has become the fastest growing barrier technology in the world. USR serves a variety of clients in the defense, transportation and petro-chemical industries, as well as corporate facilities, airports, Fortune 500 companies, national laboratories and museums.

To learn more about USR’s services and products, call (615) 224-0400 or visit them online at www.usrgrab.com.

Franklin, Tenn. – With international security a high priority among industries worldwide, Universal Safety Response Inc. (USR) is leading the industry with its patented security innovations. Best known for its GRAB Barrier technology, USR has also created recent innovations such as the XMB Mobile Barrier and the Bollard Applied Net (B.A.N) that have caught global attention.

 USR’s first international project came in January 2007 and was set in Iraq where security requirements are stringent and precautions are at an all time high. The XMB Mobile Barrier was chosen by the United States Air Force for perimeter security in

“It is an honor to have our first international project set in Iraq,” said Wes Foss, VP of Sales at USR. “We are excited about providing our troops with the fastest growing barrier technology in the world.”Foss isn’t surprised at the global attention USR is receiving. Sales of their new mobile barrier are taking off and the innovative design makes it one of the hottest new security items on the market.   The XMB Barrier is gaining international acclaim due to the fact that it is a completely portable system that can be installed and used in the field in less than 20 minutes. With its small, lightweight design and ability to be used on virtually any surface, the XMB is an efficient security barrier with numerous applications. The deployment can be manual or automated and it has the ability to run off of a car battery. 

“We are changing global perimeter security as we know it,” says Foss, “Our international launch is only the beginning in a new security era.”

To learn more about USR’s services and products, call (615) 224-0400 or visit them online at www.usrgrab.com.

Franklin, Tenn. – Achieving a milestone in the company’s history and setting a new record for the security market, Universal Safety Response Inc. (USR), recently created and installed the world’s first 60-foot active vehicle barrier.

As the leader in energy-absorbing barriers and access control point solutions, USR took its original GRAB (Ground Retractable Automobile Barrier), and working with U.S. military personnel, designed and developed the multi-function smart technology barrier that spans a 60-foot roadway, or six lanes of traffic.

“As the security market continues to grow to meet today’s challenges, USR is leading the way with new smart barrier technologies,” said Matt Gelfand, president and CEO of USR. “Our smart barriers are able to adjust and accommodate different types of vehicles and speeds that hit them.”

Designed to be the most cost-effective and functional barrier system on the market, GRAB offers many advantages, including reusability within minutes, easy to install, no hydraulics, flexibility and reduced risk. Taken together, all these qualities make GRAB the safest, strongest barrier available today. GRAB systems are also expandable from eight to 60 feet, according to client needs.

Founded in 1994, USR is the original creator of GRAB, which has become the fastest growing barrier technology in the world. USR serves a variety of clients in the defense, transportation and petro-chemical industries, as well as corporate facilities, airports, Fortune 500 companies, national laboratories and museums.

To learn more about USR’s services and products, call (615) 224-0400 or visit them online at www.usrgrab.com.

Franklin, Tenn. – From “GRABing” vehicles to increasing the “ODDS” of safety, USR, Inc. is offering unprecedented protection. Continuing in their pursuit of quality and innovation USR is introducing the B.A.N (Bollard Applied Net) unit.

 B.A.N is the newest addition to the expanding USR product line and has already gained industry attention. The unit increases facility security and strengthens any fixed or active bollard system in minutes.

Designed to be a quick security solution B.A.N is easily installed with no tools required. Simply slide the unit over an already existing array of bollards and it immediately shuts down access to secure areas. Plus, with its lightweight, weather-proof material it requires no maintenance.

“B.A.N has the ability to control motorcycle and pedestrian traffic at any event keeping off limit areas secure”, says Wes Foss, VP of Sales at USR. “With B.A.N it is possible to utilize fixed bollards for access control in an easy, cost effective way.”

The reason behind the success of B.A.N is due to its flexibility. B.A.N can be rolled up and transported with ease. Each net comes with its own duffle bag for transportation and storage when not in use. For permanent installations B.A.N can be easily locked creating a fast, simple solution.

Founded in 1994, USR is the original creator of GRAB, which has become the fastest growing barrier technology in the world. USR serves a variety of clients in the defense, transportation and petrol-chemical industries, as well as corporate facilities, airports, Fortune 500 companies, national laboratories and museums.

To learn more about USR’s services and products, call (615) 224-0400 or visit them online at www.usrgrab.com.