Certified Vehicle Barrier Registry, Hosted by Protogetic.com, Reaches 66 Approved Vendors
Industry-Led Rated, Tested, Certified Vehicle Barrier Registry, Hosted by Protogetic.com, Reaches 66 Approved Vendors; Invites New Applications at ISC West
The U.S. Registry of Vehicle Barriers Rated to the Standards ASTM F2656 & F3016 announced today it has approved more than 180 certified products from 66 vendors since its creation one year ago. Protogetic.com, the largest and leading online marketplace for certified and rated protective design, is the exclusive online host for the official reference list of ASTM-approved vehicle barriers and invites new applications at ISC West in April.
The U.S. Registry of Vehicle Barriers Rated to the Standards ASTM F2656 & F3016 (U.S. Registry of Vehicle Barriers Rated F2656 & F3016 (protogetic.com)) 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.
“We invite all manufacturers of qualifying vehicle barrier products to apply for inclusion on this new reference list. Applications and listings are free of charge.”, said Baxter Matthews, Committee member and VP of Security Projects at Barrier1 Systems.
“Protogetic.com is 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.” Commenting on the importance of the registry, Joseph Hauss, President of Gibraltar Perimeter Security expressed, “Architects, engineers, and 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. We will reach out to all qualifying manufacturers at the ISC West convention in Las Vegas, Nevada in April.”
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.” 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 info@usvehiclebarrierregistry.org.
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.
