NEW YORK, Oct. 28, 2002 (PRIMEZONE) -- The Urbitran Group, a Manhattan-based full-service firm providing engineering, architectural, security and construction services, has entered into an alliance with Nasatka Barrier of Clinton, Maryland to market, sell, install and maintain Nasatka's line of Maximum Security (anti-terrorist) Barriers.
Nasatka Barriers provide a high degree of protection against hostile vehicle penetrations and would-be terrorists, capable of stopping 15,000 pound vehicles traveling at speeds up to 50 miles per hour. In use at high-profile and high-threat government and private facilities around the world, Nasatka Barriers have rapid cycle times, can be integrated with existing security systems, and equipped with options including master and remote control panels, vehicle loop detection, card readers, traffic lights, and hydraulic system heaters. They are ideal for protecting sensitive buildings, bridges and tunnels, and public landmarks.
Urbitran will focus on clients in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts, through its subsidiaries Urbitran Security Services Division and UA Construction, offering turnkey services for Nasatka Barriers including consulting, installation and maintenance.
According to Nasatka President Ralph Nasatka, "We are very pleased to affiliate with Urbitran, which enjoys an outstanding reputation for delivering cost-effective design and engineering solutions for the past 30 years. We look forward to working with Urbitran to extend our reach in the northeast U.S."
About Urbitran
The Urbitran Group provides comprehensive planning, engineering, and architectural services to public and private clients across the United States and internationally. Urbitran Security Services Division offers products and professional services designed to enhance and improve the security and safety of public and private facilities and buildings, as well as infrastructure and transportation systems. The firm has offices in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, North Carolina and California. For more information visit www.urbitran.com.
About Nasatka Barrier
Nasatka Barrier, Inc. has been manufacturing security and anti-terrorism vehicle barriers for over 15 years, and has installations around the world. Nasatka Maximum Security Barriers (NMSB) offer government and commercial clients a variety of options for restricting vehicle access.