Allen-Vanguard Showcases ROV and ECM Equipment at HOSDB 2006
27 February 2006
Allen-Vanguard, a global leader in solutions to mitigate security threats from chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive (CBRNE) situations devices, is showcasing its signature products at the Home Office Scientific Development Branch Annual Equipment Exhibition (HOSDB) 2006.
HOSDB 2006 provides a great opportunity to exhibit, forge alliances and network in the most significant closed police and security equipment display exhibition in the UK. The event is taking place at RAF Halton, Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire on 8 – 9 March and will include more than 100 exhibitors.
Security teams around the world face and unprecedented threat of terrorist activity. The need for ever more sophisticated equipment and pre-emptive security measures is ongoing. Allen-Vanguard’s products have been developed in close consultation with end users in response to these demands.
All products are currently in use with various authorities around the world, and range from high-risk search tools to CBRN capable-proofed Remote Operated Vehicles (ROVs):
- ROVs – large and small scale robots for remote access, manipulation and detonation of explosive devices, including those potentially involving CBRN elements
- Universal Containment System™ (UCS) – a tent-like structure used to surround devices, then filled with foam to mitigate blasts
- Decontamination systems – foam-based solutions for neutralising chem–bio materials, can also be used in conjunction with the UCS for CBRNE devices
- HAL® kits – semi-remote operating equipment for access and manipulation in high risk search and IEDD render safe procedures
- Search equipment – ranging from visual search equipment to special ops search kits and technical search equipment
- Electronic counter measures (ECM) – jammers for IEDD and force protection
"Our product innovation is ongoing to match the increasing worldwide threat," said Roy Peers-Smith, managing director of Allen-Vanguard. "This is underpinned by a commitment to supporting the life-and-death mission of CBRNE specialists with relevant training and technical support, including strategic advice on optimal use of equipment in operations."
"Allen-Vanguard’s specialists have extensive field experience around the world as former serving members of military and law enforcement EOD and CBRNE teams and understand the threat of improvised devices."
