Protogetic.com Named Official Host of New Industry-Led Rated, Tested, Certified Vehicle Barrier Registry
ATHENS, Ga. (PRWEB) June 20, 2023 -- Protogetic.com, the largest and leading online marketplace for certified and rated protective design, was named the exclusive online host for the official reference list for ASTM-approved vehicle barriers. The U.S. Registry of Vehicle Barriers Rated to the Standards ASTM F2656 & F3016 will supplant a default reference list created by the U.S. Department of Defense in the 1980’s.
“We are glad to support the industry’s mission of enhancing accuracy and efficiency in procurement, while supporting those who work tirelessly to create a safer world,” said Matt Morgan, Protogetic CEO. He continued, “Through Protogetic's searchability, sortability, and actionable features, we drastically reduce the time spent on searches from months to minutes.”
Recognizing the demand for an industry reference list, leaders in the High Security Protective Design sector recently formed a committee to develop this comprehensive registry for ASTM-approved vehicle barriers. The Committee announced its formation at the ISC West convention in Las Vegas, NV, and received positive feedback from renowned vehicle barrier manufacturers.
Commenting on the importance of the register, Joseph Hauss, President of Gibraltar Perimeter Security expressed, “There is a tremendous need for an industry reference list and this new Registry addresses that need. End-users of vehicle barriers need to know that the products they choose from are verified to meet their requirements and they need to know how to find them.”
He continued, “We are proud to join forces with Protogetic, an industry leader, in making this vital information accessible to those responsible for protecting people and property.”
The U.S. Registry of Vehicle Barriers Rated to the Standards ASTM F2656 & F3016 replaces the U.S. Department of Defense List, or “DoD List” as it is commonly known, which was created for government use. The DoD List is focused on obsolescent “K” ratings which are now largely supplanted by ASTM ratings, but until now, no consensus industry reference list existed for qualifying products.
This meticulously vetted and comprehensive registry hosted on Protogetic.com will greatly streamline the procurement process for this critical component of perimeter protection.
Rob Reiter, President of the Storefront Safety Council said, “As recent events have shown, ensuring the physical security of buildings and facilities is of the utmost urgency. A central registry of up to date, engineered, tested, rated, certified vehicle barriers that qualify under the most rigorous standards is crucial for the security industry.”
ASTM (formerly the “American Society for Testing and Materials”) is an organization that sets minimum manufacturing and resiliency standards for a wide variety of products. Its F2656 and F3016 ratings are considered the gold standard for vehicle barriers.
To earn this prestigious designation, a vehicle barrier must undergo extensive testing. A representative of the CalSpan testing house, Benjamin Metzger, remarked, "Every product featured on this list must successfully pass rigorous and demanding tests to ensure its compliance with ASTM standards."
All products certified to meet these standards, regardless of manufacturer, are eligible for the list. They need only submit an application to [email protected].
Explore the comprehensive registry of ASTM-approved vehicle barriers and take advantage of Protogetic’s efficient and accurate procurement process by visiting Protogetic.com today.
Matt Morgan, Protogetic, http://Protogetic.com, 1 +1 (858) 222 7447, [email protected]
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