Sanjeev Bhat

Heald, an innovator in the field of perimeter security technology and the largest manufacturer of quality security equipment in the UK, has announced a partnership with Singapore-based ESCO Pte Ltd as it continues its international growth. The partnership will strengthen its position as a leading supplier of hostile vehicle mitigation solutions across Asia following installations including the Keppel Marina East Desalination Plant in Singapore. The distributor agreement will grant exclusive authority to ESCO to market and sell the Heald Matador and Viper within Singapore and South East Asia countries including Malaysia, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Philippines, and Indonesia, enabling Heald to strengthen its customer support and product offering in the region. High-security solution Heald's modified designs fit individual site requirements and meet the demanding needs of organizations   With innovation at the core of Heald, they continue to bring to market unique, patent-protected products from bollards to road blockers. Heald's bespoke designs are made to fit individual site requirements and meet the increasingly demanding needs of organizations that require high-security solutions against the threat of vehicular attack, in particular locations that require shallow or surface mount installs. The director of ESCO Pte Ltd, Sanjeev Bhat, has played a pivotal role in Singapore’s adoption of British security standards and measures having more than ten years of experience in the industry. Singapore has led the way in its commitment to hostile vehicle mitigation with other Asian countries following suit, making it one of the most active security markets in the world. Authority comments Debbie Heald MBE, managing director at Heald Ltd, commented, “We have been supplying to the SEA region for 10 years, however, this collaboration will see the partnership with ESCO offer greater in-country support to our existing customers and also the promotion of our current range and new innovative hostile vehicle mitigation systems to these Countries. These are growing regions with exciting opportunities and we are thrilled to be working with ESCO and our long-term experienced partner Sanjeev Bhat.” Sanjeev Bhat, Director, Hostile Mitigation from ESCO Pte Ltd, commented, “ESCO is a solution-driven business where multiple products are combined to design a one-stop solution to the end-user. Having Heald’s innovative and patented products under our offerings not only widens our product range, but also the range of applications. Our regional presence will facilitate Heald’s presence and position in the region. We are excited at the opportunity to bring Heald’s innovative product solutions to customers within Asia with enhanced technical and after-sales support.”

ATG Access, a global innovator of road blockers, bollards and barriers, announces a new partnership with Singapore-based ESCO Pte Ltd, that will strengthen their position as a supplier of hostile vehicle mitigation solutions across Asia. The three-year agreement will grant exclusive rights to ESCO to manufacture, supply, install and maintain ATG Access equipment, enabling ATG Access to strengthen its customer support and product offering in the region. Hostile vehicle mitigation ESCO has extensive experience in hostile vehicle mitigation, with one of its directors playing a key role in Singapore’s adoption of British security standards and measures more than ten years ago. As a result of this work, Singapore has led the way in its commitment to hostile vehicle mitigation with other Asian countries following suit, making it one of the most active security markets in the world. ATG Access has already built a strong reputation as a trusted supplier of innovative physical security solutions in Asia over the past decade and was recently selected to provide the perimeter protection to 28 Electrical Substations for Singapore Power. Developing stronger relationships The new agreement will allow ATG Access to continue to dedicate its focus in the region The new agreement will allow ATG Access to continue to dedicate its focus in the region, servicing the market more cost effectively and with greater continuity. Gavin Hepburn, managing director at ATG Access, commented: “This partnership marks a really important moment in our growth as a business. The Asian market has developed hugely in recent years, and we have worked on a number of exciting, high profile projects in the region.” “By working closely with ESCO, and drawing on the wealth of experience within the team, we will be able to increase our presence across Asia and develop stronger relationships with existing and potential clients.” Enhanced technical support Sanjeev Bhat, Director, Hostile Mitigation from ESCO Pte Ltd, commented: “Esco offers a robust suite of physical measures that helps organizations protect their infrastructure from hostile threats. The strategic partnership with ATG allows us to offer a comprehensive range of products for a much wider range of applications to a larger customer base.” “We are happy to facilitate ATG’s presence and position in Asia leveraging on our regional presence and local manufacturing facilities. We are excited at the opportunity to bring world class solutions to customers at affordable costs, reduced lead times and enhanced technical support.”