Companies turn to the web to save money on Street Furniture and Access Control

2010-01-02T18:49:00+00:00

No Brochures, No Sales people on the road, Paperless office, Simple easy to use web site with prices and bulk discounts, has made Barriers Direct first choice for Street Furniture, Access control and Impact Protection Products with Construction Companies and <a href="http://www.barriersdirect.co.uk/news_articles/11" target="_blank">Local Authorities</a> . Contractors last year accounted for 9% of our business, this has now grown within the last year to over 17%. Said Janine Carhart Barriers Direct Managing Director. Low overheads, strong cost base and second to none prices from our manufacturers and suppliers have put us on the map. We concentrate completely on customer service, easy to use <a href="http://www.barriersdirect.co.uk/" target="_blank">web site</a>, all products priced up and ready to go, and speedy free delivery, and it seems to be working. In a year when Construction companies were under enormous pressure to save on costs, Local Authorities set to make procurement savings, we seem to have hit the right note. Easy ways to pay and 30 day accounts for Public sector all on line. In 2008 top 100 construction firms grow by 16% and increased their profits by 12%, but with profit growth lower than turnover, growth margins are on the slide - source Contract Journal. Barriers Direct prices are up to 30% cheaper than the larger more traditional Catalogue companies. Savings passed direct to customers. We are gearing up for even more growth in 2010 more products on the web site, prices down and many <a href="http://www.barriersdirect.co.uk/categories/198-exclusive-arm-barrier-specials" target="_blank">exclusives</a> on our most popular products. <a title="Goes to website of: http://www.barriersdirect.com" href="http://www.barriersdirect.com/" target="_blank">http://www.barriersdirect.com</a> For more information contact Janine Carhart <a title="Sends email to: Janine" href="mailto:Janine@barriersdirect.com">Janine@barriersdirect.com</a> 01787 462602 Companies turn to the web to save money on Street Furniture and Access Control

2009-11-02T15:39:00+00:00

<div class="ft-story-header"> <h2><a href="http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/a1ae69da-c318-11de-8eca-00144feab49a.html?nclick_check=1">Outsourced hands can make for a lighter workload</a></h2> By Jonathan Moules Published: October 30 2009 18:26 | Last updated: October 30 2009 18:26 </div> <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript"> function floatContent(){var paraNum = "3" paraNum = paraNum - 1;var tb = document.getElementById('floating-con');var nl = document.getElementById('floating-target');if(tb.getElementsByTagName("div").length> 0){if (nl.getElementsByTagName("p").length>= paraNum){nl.insertBefore(tb,nl.getElementsByTagName("p")[paraNum]);}else {if (nl.getElementsByTagName("p").length == 3){nl.insertBefore(tb,nl.getElementsByTagName("p")[2]);}else {nl.insertBefore(tb,nl.getElementsByTagName("p")[0]);}}}}</script> Janine Carhart is a truly self-made woman. Her Essex-based street furniture business Barriers Direct is on track to turnover of £2m this year, supplying everything from bollards to bicycle racks to businesses, home owners and local authorities across the country. However, Carhart is the only person on the payroll because she has handed over everything she feels is not core to the operations – from manufacturing to finance and marketing functions – to external suppliers. “Basically we are an outsourced company,” Carhart says, noting that this flexibility allows her not only to undercut her rivals by at least 15 per cent, but also to enjoy the freedom to operate from wherever she connects her laptop. In fact, Carhart spends half of every month operating out of her second home in Sweden. “Wherever I have my computer, I can work,” she says. Carhart’s focus on getting the maximum bang for her bucks may be influenced by her experiences before taking the jump into starting a business – having spent several years with the notoriously cost-concious budget airline Ryanair. Carhart says she respects the achievements of Michael O’Leary, Ryanair’s chief executive, but stresses that she has managed to save her customer’s money without the negative commentary her former boss has received. She is not alone. A number of owners of small, but fast-growing, businesses are now opting to build operations that outsource all but the core value-adding service. Some of this trend is being driven by the recession, as established companies use third parties to help shave costs. <img align="textTop" src="/uploads/Image/IMG_0368.JPG" style="width: 522px; height: 391px;" alt="" /> Barriers Direct undercut rivals by at least 15% - Financial Times 31/10

2009-10-29T15:38:00+00:00

Barriers Direct has lowered prices on the<a href="http://www.barriersdirect.co.uk/categories/137-strong-steel-anti-ram-raid-telescopics/products/1456-rhino-anti-ram-raid-commercial-telescopic-post"> Rhino commercial retractable post </a>from Marshalls. Now one of the best value posts on the market and the most popular seller in our range. Anti Ram raid this post has passed the Sold Secure attack test. <a href="http://www.barriersdirect.co.uk/categories/137-strong-steel-anti-ram-raid-telescopics/products/1456-rhino-anti-ram-raid-commercial-telescopic-post"><img src="/uploads/Image/Picture%2036.png" style="width: 294px; height: 455px;" alt="" /></a> Telescopic Retractable Bollards Down In Price - In stock Now!

2009-02-10T00:00:00+00:00

Tough Telescopic Security Posts £265 exc. VAT Designed using the best technology by one of the leading manufacturers of manual retractable bollards in the country. This strong square commercial telescopic is unbeatable value. In Stock Now and available during February at this fantastic price ex VAT <a href="http://www.barriersdirect.co.uk/newsletters/barriers_01_february_09/">Take a look at our latest newsletter here</a> Tough Telescopic Posts

2009-01-16T00:00:00+00:00

Don't let the credit crunch compromise your security. Choose from a range of great value, great quality products, from barriers to bollards. Easy online ordering, fast, secure payment and free, speedy delivery make us the best in the business. When it comes to the crunch, it's got to be Barriers Direct. <a href="http://www.barriersdirect.co.uk/newsletters/crunch_01_january_09/">Take a look at our latest newsletter here</a> Crunch Proof Barriers!

2009-01-04T00:00:00+00:00

Take a look at our latest newsletter here: http://www.barriersdirect.co.uk/newsletters/barriers01_january09/ Automatic & Manual Barriers Great Range of Manual Parking Barriers, Automatic Arm Barriers and Swing Gates, all tried and tested to deliver reliable long term great entry barriers. Supplied to local councils, contractors, car parking companies and many more.- Full installation instructions given or ring us for competitive installation on 0800 0288010 From £650.00 Public Sector Prices Online

2008-12-21T00:00:00+00:00

If you are looking for a great value parking post the KYP1 is a great buy! It only comes in a bolt down option but has an integral lock near the top of the post to make securing it in place that little easier, particularly if you don't like bending for too long. It also comes in a bright yellow colour showing you have taken due care and attention to warn people you have a post in place. Ideal for protecting your parking space or stopping people turning around in your driveway. (It is not strong enough to offer secure protection from ram raiding you will need to look for a post or telescopic post with the Sold Secure logo on our web site for that). It does come with two keys as standard and requires 3 ground fixing bolts - 12mm (not included) to secure it in place. If you are buying more than one security post we can offer locks that are keyed alike. N.B. Bolts are not included. <a href="http://www.barriersdirect.co.uk/newsletters/parkingpost_01_december_08/">View our latest newsletter here</a> Great value parking posts

2008-12-11T00:00:00+00:00

<a href="http://www.barriersdirect.co.uk/newsletters/schools_01_november_08/">Take a look at our latest range of equipment ideal for schools and colleges</a> School Winners!

2008-12-08T00:00:00+00:00

Barriers Direct has just launched their largest range of bike racks ever to ensure there are enough places to park up! World Bicycle production has risen dramatically in the last half century. Less than 20 million bikes were produced in 1950 a figure which rose to 60 million by 1980 and now stands at over 100 million and Barriers Direct now provides racks to suit every situation! The new and innovative “Round Tree” cycle stand permits the creation of bike parking areas in unusual places, such as round a tree or pole. The larger racks are circular, while the smaller ones are square and both are supplied in two halves for easy assembly. Barriers direct has been providing cycle parking solutions for many years and has put together a range to suite local authorities, architects, designers, commercial and industrial organisations, as well as solutions for the home. A 15-minute bike ride to and from work five times a week burns off the equivalent of 11 pounds of fat in a year. Cycling is fast becoming one of the most popular forms of transport, with 3.1 million adults per month, in England, cycling at levels of intensity that are beneficial for their health. While cycling is keeping the population fit; it is also reducing carbon emissions! Janine Carhart, Managing Director of Barriers Direct says: “Cycle stands are one the top sellers of all our security equipment, wall mounted stands being the most popular type. The Sheffield cycle stand has also now been recommended by the Cycling Touring Club (the UK's national cyclists' organization) too which is good news for cyclist – and hopefully more bike stands being around will persuade people to cycle instead of drive around their cities.” For more information visit www.barriersdirect.co.uk or get in touch by calling us on: 0800 0288010 or emailing us: contact@barriersdirect.co.uk A bike rack for every occasion!

2008-11-11T00:00:00+00:00

Christmas is nearly now upon us please note our delivery/collection schedules - We will be delivering up to 23rd Dec and deliveries will be starting again on 5th Jan CHRISTMAS OPENING & DELIVERIES

2008-09-16T00:00:00+01:00

Barriers Direct gears up on-line for Local Authorities with Trade Prices, Bulk Discounts and Free Delivery! BarriersDirect.com specialises in the supply of quality security equipment, access control, shelters and other street furniture nationally, and is now fully equipped to offer local authorities 30-day accounts, live quotes and pro formas with easy online access. Public Sectors benefit from trade prices, bulk discounts and free delivery with easy on-line access at www.barriersdirect.com. In business since 1997, Barriers Direct concentrates on offering a large range of products from: - • Crowd Barriers • Parking Posts • Bollards & Posts • Hooped Barriers (with the UK’s only Sold Secure removable hoop) • Bike Stands & Shelters • Stretch & Rope Barriers • Plastic Barriers, Trench Covers & Ramps • Collision Protection • Automatic & Manual Arm Barriers and Gates • Flow Plates & Speed Ramps • Height Restriction Barriers • Smoking Shelters & Bins • Street Furniture • Mirrors, Mail Boxes & Bins • and much more ALL WITH TRADE PRICES AND FAST FREE DELIVERY! Already a provider to some of the largest local authorities, we have now extended our huge range of products and made trade prices available via www.barriersdirect.com to the public sector. For those needing a bit more technical information or friendly advice, we have a team standing by on our freefone number 0800 028 8010 Ordering is easy - just create your own pro forma and we will send you an invoice with company and bank details, and order your goods. Alternatively, you can fax us your order on 0870 285 1475 Make www.barriersdirect.com one of your favourites! For more information, please visit www.barriersdirect.com or ring us on 0800 028 8010. Alternatively, contact us via e-mail on publicsector@barriersdirect.com or just fax your requirements to 0870 285 1475 Barriers Direct Gears up on line for Local Authorities with Trade Prices Bulk Discounts and Free Delivery

2008-08-21T10:04:00+01:00

Taking a stand against bike theft… According to the British Crime Survey, 440,000 bikes are stolen every year. With an estimated three million adults cycling in the UK everyday day since the inception of the government’s ‘Cycle England’ in 2005, this figure is hardly surprising. David Cameron has, of course, been the latest highly publicised victim when he was out “buying salad” and on return found his chosen mode of transport was not there. The clear-up rate for catching bike thieves is about 5% according to the CTC, (National Cycling Association), and even Cameron knew not to pursue the peddle pushers who took off with his faithful steed. A spokesman for the Tory leader agreed that, “He knew it was only a petty crime,” he said “Police in that area have more pressing things to do.” The few thieves that are caught face risible sentences as illustrated by the punishment received by Daniel Westrop, 28, who last year stole around 1347 bikes in six months and still was not put behind bars. The vast range of cycles he stole during the rampage, on which he often sold more than two bikes a day from various tube stations, was thought to be worth around £310,000. The criminal received 100 hours community service, an ASBO and £3000 damages to pay. A British Transport Police spokeswoman said after the case: “We are very disappointed with the sentence. We expected he would be jailed and feel the court decision has more to do with the national lack of prison places than the gravity of the offences.” One of the main components thought to be contributing to this ever increasing problem is the lack of bike stands around the areas most commonly used by bicyclists. Many thieves target parks, side streets, cycle paths and city centres where, until now, stands have not been designed to be placed. New types of bike stands are being designed against crime specifically for areas such as these, which previous designs have not catered for. The government have injected a further £140 million into making the UK a cycle-friendly nation which will hopefully ensure that these new stands will provide a safe-place in more remote locations where theft is rife. Janine Carhart, managing director at Barriersdirect.co.uk, an online provider of secure fixtures, explains: “Cycle stands are one of the top sellers of all our security equipment, wall mounted stands being the most popular type. The Sheffield cycle stand has also now been recommended by the Cycling Touring Club (the UK's national cyclists' organisation) too which is good news for cyclist.” According to Halifax Home Insurance a bike is stolen every 65 seconds; that is over 1329 bikes a day amounting to approximately 9304 a week and hotspots outside the capital include Reading, Bristol, Gloucester and Oxford. BarriersDirect.co.uk are one of many companies on the right (cycle) track. They stock “round-tree” stands as well as wall mounts and other stands designed specifically to discourage thieves in less obvious areas. Janine Carhart also offers some words of wisdom for those having to leave bikes. “We strongly advise cyclists to lock both wheels and the frame to the stand if possible. Try and use a stand which supports the bike fully and prevents the front wheel from falling. Where possible, do not lock the tube of your bike to the stand as this makes a thieves’ life easy!” With the effects of the fuel crisis pressing heavily on drivers to swap their four wheeled vehicles for two, it is time to make stand up against bike theft. If the Criminal Justice system hasn’t got the time or the resources to take this type of crime seriously, then the general public has to make a stand and lock up tight. For more info contact Janine Carhart 01787 462602 Janine@barriersdirect.com Taking a stand against Bike theft

2008-01-30T14:12:00+00:00

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2007-09-12T15:31:00+01:00

Brits keep more than £3.6 billion worth of valuables in their cars, according to new research. Radios, CD players and sat navs mean the average car has £106.04 of stuff left in it when it is parked up. More than 38 per cent of people leave their phones in their car while almost a third don't bother to take their radio out. Around 29 per cent even leave cash on show in their car and one in five store their golf clubs in the boot. But drivers ought to be more careful as the poll, by security solution firm Barriers Direct, found that a massive 37 per cent of people have had their car broken into. More than 12 per cent of those were hit by thieves within the last year. And despite the rise in the number of people being attacked while confronting crooks, a brave 83 per cent of Brits would try and stop a thief if they spotted them trying to break into their car. Another 62 would even try and stop a crook stealing things from a STRANGER'S car. Not surprisingly, it's the radio that is taken the most, followed by cash and clothes, with the average cost of the stolen goods totalling £77.25. However, rather than making people more concerned about car thieves, 16 per cent say they are actually LESS worried about leaving expensive items on show. Worryingly, six per cent think their car is a perfectly safe place to leave valuable while four per cent even leave them visible on the seats And while two thirds do store things well out of sight in the boot, seven per cent simply put them under the seats. The poll, of 2,500 people also revealed 67 per cent think car crime in the UK is getting worse, with the average Brit knowing of two people who had their car broken into. A spokesman for BarriersDirect.com said: "It's alarming how many people leave valuables in their cars, especially as the collective value adds up to so much." "Yet there are simple security measures that can enable you to keep your gadgets in your vehicle. Car safes offer an affordable way to secure sat navs, mp3 players, mobile phones and small valuables so there's no excuse to leave valuables on show." In an attempt to protect the car, Brits will spend an average of £70.31 making sure their car is secure with a quarter believing a car immobilizer is the most effective security method. Another 22 per cent think the trusty car alarm is the best way to discourage the thieves. However, a third of drivers think there needs to be more advice available on how to keep your car safe. Top five valuables left in cars most often <ol> <li>Mobile phone</li> <li>Radio</li> <li>Cash</li> <li>Keys</li> <li>Mp3 player</li> </ol> Top five things stolen <ol> <li>Radio</li> <li>Cash/clothes</li> <li>Sports equipment</li> <li>Credit/debit cards</li> <li>Mobile phone</li> </ol> Car Safes Car safes are available to purchase from Barriers Direct. For more information, pictures etc please contact: Barriers Direct Tel No. +44 (0) 1371 820079 email: contact@barriersdirect.co.uk web: www.barriersdirect.co.uk Car Crime

2007-06-01T15:31:00+01:00

Smokers are in for a shock next week if the weather forecast is anything to go by. "We expected the next rush to be about September when the weather traditionally turns colder, but because of the miserable summer so far we have had to stock up earlier" said Outsidesmoking.co.uk Managing Director Janine Carhart. Wall mounted ash trays are flying out the door, but people will still be open to the elements. I think there will be some personnel departments receiving requests and complaints if the cold and rain keep up after the 1st of July deadline. Outsidesmoking.co.uk is a trading name of Barriersdirect.com. Smoking Shelters are priced from approx £1200 ex vat FREE DELIVERY Phone 0800 0288010. For more information, pictures etc please contact: Barriers Direct Tel No. +44 (0) 1371 820079 email: contact@barriersdirect.co.uk web: www.barriersdirect.co.uk Smoking Ban All Catered For

2007-02-02T15:30:00+00:00

<h2>TV Ad</h2> Barriersdirect.com is proud to announce the launch of its first TV campaign on Sky TV. Launched to promote its great value for money products. Parking Posts. Arm Barriers, Bollards, Wheel Clamps and Bike stands. All available on www.barriersdirect.com. It is the first time any products like these have gone national on the TV says Managing Director Janine Carhart. It's a great opportunity to tell customers where they can get a great choice of parking posts, a bollard or wheel clamp to protect their Caravan, Motorhome or trailer or just a Bike stand to keep those cycles tidy and safe. The campaign lasts 3 weeks throughout March, and can be seen on Sky News, Sky Sports, Home and Leisure and the National Geographic Channels. barriersdirect.com sells parking posts from only £49.96 including free delivery. Bike racks from £81 including fast free delivery. For more information, pictures etc please contact: Barriers Direct Tel No. +44 (0) 1371 820079 email: contact@barriersdirect.co.uk web: www.barriersdirect.co.uk Barriers Direct.com Goes For Sky

2007-02-01T15:29:00+00:00

<h1>Get a safe in your car!!! AUTOSAFE: Brand new product from Barriers Direct!</h1> <h2>Compact Car Safe</h2> IDEAL FOR SECURING SAT NAV, MP3 PLAYER, MOBILE PHONE/PDA, PORTABLE MEDIA DEVICE, PASSPORT, CREDIT CARDS AND CASH <pre><code>* User installable and removable * No tools or drilling required * Designed for use in the passenger foot well or the boot * Fully Foam Lined * Anti slip protection included * Velcro disks * Rubber feet * Carpet fixing </code></pre> SUPIEROR QUALIRTY 'THATCHAM' TESTED ONLY £56.68 Inc vat and FREE DELIVERY <pre><code>* Autosafe </code></pre> For more information, pictures etc please contact: Barriers Direct Tel No. +44 (0) 1371 820079 email: contact@barriersdirect.co.uk web: www.barriersdirect.co.uk Barriers Direct a Retail Security Firm selling Security Barriers and Bollards, for Home and Commercial use. Stretch & Rope Barriers, Bike Racks. Smoking Shelters. Factory Prices FREE DELIVERY (UK mainland). 0800 0288010 AUTOSAFE: New product from Barriers Direct