Photograph of MASS Barrier with fencing installed at an airport with British Airways plane behind

Airports

Hill & Smith Infrastructure are a leading supplier of fully approved temporary and permanent protection and delineation products for both airside and non-airside for over 25 years.

We are innovators in the aviation sector, resulting in the development of Hill & Smith Infrastructure’s unique BlastDefender product that protects the workforce and airport users from blasts exceeding 113 km/h (70 mph) Type E MAX jet blast and integrates easily with their EN 1317 tested concrete barriers.

MASS Barrier and perimeter fencing installed for Manchester Metrolink

Transport Hubs

Busy transport hubs require effective measures to protect passengers, pedestrians and infrastructure while maintaining safe and efficient access.
Our Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM), bollards, barriers and perimeter protection solutions can help secure railway stations, transport interchanges and other high-footfall locations against vehicle-related threats and unauthorised access.
With temporary and permanent solutions available, protection can be tailored to the operational and security requirements of each location while helping maintain pedestrian movement and accessibility.
Photo of red and white road barrier at an airport

Ports

Utilising high visibility edge protection and delineation products to support port activities, keeping people and property safe is paramount. Ensuring suitable segregation of traffic routes to protect infrastructure and people is a key consideration in Port design. Safe pedestrian and vehicle segregation has been achieved for many ports in the UK by Hill & Smith Infrastructure including ABP’s Port of Immingham. It is the UK’s largest port by tonnage, handling around 46 million tonnes of cargo every year.

Thanks to the installation of these barriers, the port has continued to operate its handling of around 46 million tonnes of cargo every year whilst keeping people safe from moving vehicles and heavy-duty plant.

Transport Solutions

All Solutions

MASS Barrier

The MASS Barrier is a steel base unit with five top sections designed to suit different specifications. MASS is manufactured and developed in the UK by Hill & Smith Infrastructure Ltd. The MASS Barrier is a steel base unit providing the foundations for five top sections designed to suit different site specifications. MASS can be used in a range of sectors including aviation, nuclear and construction, and has been used effectively to support pedestrian and vehicle segregation in urban areas. View Our MASS Brochure

Multibloc

A vertical concrete barrier (TVCB) of 3 metres in length by 0.8 metres and weighing 2.5 tonnes, this product is used for workforce protection on roadways. Easy to install quickly on various surfaces, Multibloc is ideal for roads, construction sites, boundaries, vacant property and car parks. Multibloc is also available as a temporary TVCB solution, and has been used on schemes including the M6 J16-19 smart motorway and the M50 bridge repair.

Fleximax

Fleximax is an engineered Maxibloc (THVCB), designed to protect vulnerable areas in a wide range of industries such as construction, aviation and roads where a higher level of protection is needed. The barriers are also ideal for a range of street work that requires increased flexibility on angles of installation since the product can be positioned at angles of 74 degrees. Benefits & Features High level of protection Suitable for a range of applications Straight and angled solution

Multibloc with BlastDefender

Multibloc with BlastDefender provides protection from jet blasts produced by aircraft, making it an ideal airside safety barrier for airports. Highly visible with red and white fencing, the product connects onto our Multibloc product to protect against the strong winds from aircraft that can cause damage to people nearby, vehicles, buildings and objects. As BlastDefender sits on our three-metre long red and white Multibloc concrete barrier it can be surface mounted without the need for drilling or adapting the existing surface. Airside safety solution No need for drilling Highly visible in Red & White Download Our Brochure

MultiFence

MultiFence is a fencing system that works in conjunction with our Multibloc and Maxibloc products. This affordable and highly capable fencing system is suitable for use across applications such as compound security, perimeter security and protecting vacant property. High Security Solution Also known as prison mesh, MultiFence has small apertures and welds at each intersection that eliminate foot and finger holds, prevent objects being passed through and is particularly effective against the use of conventional hand cutting tools. Multibloc with MultiFence can be used to provide perimeter fencing with installation up to 3 metres high. Download Our Brochure

Multibloc F

Multibloc F is a surface mounted barrier with EN 1317 tested fence that consists of 21 Multibloc reinforced 3 metre long free standing interlocked barriers that give a total system length of 63 metres. Fitted to the top of the Multibloc barriers are 1.43 metre long debris fence mesh panels that are 1.8 metres high and connect to F post assemblies on top of the barriers. Combining a tested vehicle restraint system with a debris fence, Multibloc F protects the workforce and passing traffic from errant vehicles and from debris entering or leaving the work area, making it well suited to highways schemes and construction sites. As the system is surface mounted, no drilling or excavation is needed. For site security rather than debris protection, see MultiFence, our anti-climb fencing for Multibloc and Maxibloc. Download Our Brochure

Bristorm Impeder Bollards – Shallow Mounts

The Bristorm Impeder Shallow Mount range of HVM bollards are made up of standard CHS sections, cast-in concrete or socketed. View our Bristorm Impeder Bollards – Standard Foundation →

Bristorm Impeder Bollards – Standard Foundation

Need permanent HVM without restricting pedestrian access? Impeder Standard Bollards are the ideal solution. From low impact protection to high-security hostile vehicle mitigation (HVM), the Bristorm bollards can be installed across all urban and industrial sectors keeping critical infrastructure, assets and people safe. They are tested at speeds between 30 and 50mph. View our Bristorm Impeder Bollards – Shallow Foundation →

Bristorm Impeder Bollards 50HD

The most heavy-duty option in the Impeder range, the Impeder 50HD has been designed to protect against high-velocity attacks from large vehicles. Strong and imposing, the Impeder Bollard 50HD is the heaviest duty option in the Impeder range, capable of withstanding a 7,500kg vehicle at 80km/h (50mph).

Bristorm Zero Fence

A non-tensioned wire-rope system impact tested to the very highest ASTM F2656 standard. The Bristorm Zero Fence is the most robust in the Bristorm portfolio achieving up to ZERO penetration and ZERO major debris. Tested to ASTM F2656 achieving M50 P1, it has become the industry’s leading high-security perimeter security fence due to its durability in extreme geographical locations. For lower-speed threats, see the Bristorm Beam Fence or explore our full range of permanent hostile vehicle mitigation.

HVM Wall Systems

Superior wall system developed to provide protection against VBIED attack and unauthorised access. This permanent system features fixed walls with pre-fabricated, rapid-install mini-pile foundations. It uses proprietary construction materials, combining two steel plates connected by traverse bars, filled with ready-mix concrete, offering exceptional protection against vehicle impacts and blasts. Various wall configurations are available, from standard blast walls to advanced solutions for high-security sites. All systems are tested to BSI PAS 68 standards and suitable for city centres, transport hubs, industrial facilities, and government or defence sites. Key features: PAS 68 certified – Protection against VBIED attacks, unauthorised access, and blasts Customisable aesthetics – Paint, brick/stone cladding, granite, or cement rendering to blend with surroundings Impact and blast mitigation – Prevents dangerous secondary projectiles  Modular construction – Speeds up on-site installation  Compact design – High strength with a smaller footprint than reinforced concrete Rapid-install foundations – Minimal excavation reduces utility diversion and saves time Bristorm wall systems are tailored to meet project needs and a variety of explosive and HVM threat levels

HVM Gates

Temporary Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) Gates offer high levels of protection, whilst also allowing quick and easy access to authorised vehicles and emergency services.  Ideal for events where access control is required – our gates can be integrated with our range of HVM solutions, providing adaptable protection. These temporary, re-deployable HVM gates can be put into position quickly and then subsequently moved or reconfigured as the need arise, creating a solution that can be easily adapted. We offer a range of gate solutions, such as vertical rising gates and single or double swing gates – all of which re PAS 68 rated. Key features: High-level protection: PAS 68 rated barriers Access control: Allows for quick and easy access to authorised vehicles Modular integration: Integrates with our wider range of HVM solutions, enabling a fully adaptable and scalable security solution For more detail on each gate, see Swing Gates and the Rising Gate. Where a permanent gate is needed, see the Bristorm Swing Gate and the Bri-RISE emergency access gate. Explore the rest of our temporary hostile vehicle mitigation range, or find out how we protect events.

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