Crowd Control Blog
Why Hot Dipped Galvanized Barriers are Worth the Investment
The Key Takeaways of Hot Dipped Galvanized Barriers Hot dip galvanized steel lasts four times longer than painted steel Galvanized barriers can remain corrosion and rust-free for 40 years Painted steel will corrode from both inside and out when exposed to moisture or...
The Interlocking Barrier Principle: Making a Better Line
The original concept for interlocking steel barriers was patented in France in the early 1950s and produced by Samia SA. Initial steel barriers with simple straight hooks (essentially metal hooks that connected to a receiver at a 45 degree angle) would stay "locked"...
Drexel Dragons Barrier Jackets
Zach, I wanted to thank you again for the great work that your company provided us with the barrier jackets. The weekend was a great success and the fans had a terrific experience. Our branding at and on the field would not have been the same without your guys great...
How to Care For Your Barrier Jackets When They Are Not Being Used
Care For Your Barrier Jackets Preventing Cracking or Other Damage Barrier Jackets typically enjoy relatively long shelf-lives, and prove to be re-usable year after year. They are generally resilient, but occasionally, if stored or handled improperly, jackets can...
How to Efficiently and Effectively Form Barricade Lines
Large or public events occurring in places such as convention centers, sportsarenas, stadiums, and other such locations attract large crowds which are likely to be rowdy and unmanageable without the implementation of appropriate crowd control measures to seize and...
Blockader Barriers at the Olympics
The United States of America will be represented by more than just their athletes at this year’s Olympic Games. Blockader steel barriers will be used throughout the duration of the London 2012 Olympics. For over 25 years Blockader has produced the United States’ most...
Blockader Gates at Target on Black Friday 2011
On perhaps the most anticipated and chaotic shopping day of the year, one of the United States’ largest retailers turned to Blockader to maintain order. Over 220 Target stores across the country used Blockader barricades on Black Friday 2011 to maintain security and...
M&M Pretzel Launch in New York
Certain things in life are just made to be together. Two examples of perfect pairs are chocolate and pretzels and Blockader steel barriers and special events. All these ingredients came together to make quite the quartet at the 2010 launch of new M&M Pretzel candy...
Blockader Barriers and Jackets at Hersheypark
Hershey, Pennsylvania is known for more than just its delicious chocolate. People from all over make the journey to Hershey to visit Hersheypark, a family theme park known for roller coasters like the SooperDooperLooper, Skyrush, and the Storm Runner. Opened in 1907,...
Barrier Jackets with McDonald’s Messages
Ideally, advertisers want to have the full attention of their audience. Unfortunately for them, this task is nearly impossible to achieve. However, when waiting in line for a concert, sporting event, amusement park ride, or any other attraction, a boredom-stricken...
Property of U.S. Capitol Police
Signs can be attached to Blockader barriers for identification purposes, theft protection, or advertising. Here, a sign identifies this barrier as the property of the United States Supreme Counrt Police. Note that the sign is attached at each of its four corners via...
Painted steel crowd control barricades
You can add visual impact by moving beyond silver and having your barriers painted in one of many attractive colors. Painting your barriers not only makes them more attractive, but provdes extra corrosion protection, adding to the life-span of your barrier. These red...
