by Liz Karson | Apr 6, 2021 | Wedge Vehicle Barriers
We were all shocked by the latest attempted assault on the capitol this past Friday and the resulting loss of life and injury. The incident was described by some as the most serious terrorist attempt on the capitol since January 6th. I was initially shocked by the...
by Liz Karson | Sep 29, 2020 | Wedge Vehicle Barriers
Earlier this summer I wrote in a blog article here “Wedge Barrier Replaced On Wacker Drive in Chicago”. We replaced an existing wedge barrier with the Nice/HySecurity HydraWedge SM50 vehicle wedge barrier. I wanted to show you the smooth operation of the...
by Liz Karson | Jun 4, 2020 | Wedge Vehicle Barriers
Last year ECI was called to an existing client’s large office building on Wacker Drive in downtown Chicago. We had previously installed a vehicle wedge barrier some 10-12 years ago on a ramp leading to an underground parking garage used by building staff. The...
by Liz Karson | May 19, 2020 | Wedge Vehicle Barriers
We will feature a Nice/HySecurity HydraWedge SM50 vehicle wedge barrier in upcoming blogs which highlight a recent actual installation in downtown Chicago. But before then, I wanted you to see the above video. It vividly shows what happens when a medium size (15,000...
by Liz Karson | Sep 24, 2019 | Wedge Vehicle Barriers
After terrorist attacks abroad and in the U.S., as well as other vehicular incidents, the city of New Orleans instituted a $40 million safety plan. The intent of part of the investment is to help protect its citizens and tourists from vehicular attacks on the busy...
by Liz Karson | Nov 15, 2018 | Wedge Vehicle Barriers
Last month I wrote an article “Wedge Barriers Keep Cars In This Facility to Prevent Theft”. Cars were being stolen from a remote parking facility near Chicago. After installing concrete barriers and fencing, management turned to ECI for the final key to help prevent...
