Press Release Mar 22, 2005
Delta Scientific Barriers Protect Four More U.S. Nuclear Power Plants
Over 85% Of U.S. Nuclear Power Plants Protected By Delta Vehicle Barricade Systems
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
VALENCIA, CALIF. – March 22, 2005 – Delta Scientific, the leading manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, today announced that Palisades Nuclear Power Plant in Covert, Mich., San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station in Southern California, St. Lucie Nuclear Power Plant in Florida, and Pilgrim Nuclear Station in Massachusetts are joining the more than 85 percent of all U.S. nuclear power plants protected by its vehicle barricade systems. Delta Scientific equipment is also used to stop and destroy errant vehicles at nuclear facilities around the globe.
“Nuclear power plants are among the most sensitive potential terrorist targets in the world,” explains Delta Scientific Senior Vice President David Dickinson. “Protecting these facilities from vehicle-based terrorist attacks requires the most effective security equipment available. That’s why we supply nuclear power plants worldwide with anti-terrorist vehicle barriers, resulting in effective homeland security measures in almost every nation that has them.”
Delta’s very high security barricade models can stop and destroy vehicles weighing up to 20,000 pounds and traveling at up to 70 mph. For instance, the TT207S, a popular barricade for nuclear applications, is able to deny access to a truck being driven at high speed. It is a 108-inch (2,743 mm) moving wedge that is 38 inches (965 mm) high. Widths are available up to 240 inches. The TT207S is lowered to allow passage of authorized vehicles.
The TT207S barrier is crash rated by the U.S. Department of State (DOS) at K12/L3. That means a vehicle traveling at 50 mph and weighing up to 15,000 pounds will result in less than a three-foot penetration of the barrier upon impact. Such vehicle barriers must be tested to meet minimum standards if they are to be used at U.S. diplomatic and consular facilities overseas.
Delta Scientific systems protect the U.S. Capitol and other Washington landmark buildings, high-rises throughout the world, Broadway pedestrians in New York City, corporate facilities, the Singapore parliament, power and water infrastructure locales, European castles and the private homes of celebrities and influential people in Beverly Hills and other upscale communities.
About Delta:
Delta Scientific Corporation is the leading manufacturer of vehicle access control equipment with over 260,000 square feet of production facilities in Palmdale, Calif. Delta’s three product lines consist of high-security vehicle barricade systems, parking control equipment and guard booths. Delta Scientific has been engineering and manufacturing vehicle access control equipment since 1974 and sells its products worldwide.
Corporate headquarters, equipment sales, systems engineering and technical service are located at 40355 Delta Lane, Palmdale, Calif.93551. Phone is (661) 575-1100. Website is deltascientific.com. Product installation and maintenance services are provided through Delta’s Tampa, Fla. office.
For More Information:
| Greg Hamm | Tom Brigham |
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| DELTA SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION (661) 575-1100 greg@deltascientific.com | BRIGHAM SCULLY (207) 945-5620 tbrigham@brighamscully.com |