For this reason many  of those responsible for building security may deem that such threats are now highly unlikely to materialise.  

However, such complacency is ill-placed. We have just been reminded that terrorism in the form of the bomb threat  is a clear and present danger to major cities of the UK.

This week 9 young men have been convicted of being involved in a plot to eventually blow up the London Stock Exchange. If such an attack is successful then many people either get seriously injured or killed by the blast. The Home Office currently registers the threat of such a terrorist attack at the “Substantial “ level. This means that an attack is deemed a strong possibility.  In addition a total of 47 different International terrorist organisations are proscribed in Britain under the Terrorism Act 2000, so the threat is there. When this sort of tragic event occurs most of the injuries sustained by those caught in the blast are from flying glass fragments travelling at very high speeds.

The CPNI ( Centre for the Protection of the National Infrastructure) which is a branch of the Home Office, lists the Top Ten Security Guidelines for coping with the terrorist threat to buildings and crowded spaces. Number 6 in this list is “ Install appropriate physical measures” , one of these being glazing protection.      

One of the most effective ways of dealing with this risk is to install security film to windows and glazed areas most likely to be affected. Previous experience from the bombing campaign of the IRA against cities during the 1990’s showed that over 90% of injuries and damage to property was caused by flying glass fragments. Insurance Companies dealing with the insurance of buildings in high risk areas now insist that glazing is protected.

To obtain the correct level of protection requires a proper risk assessment by trained security experts and the installation of the correct type of bomb blast security film by a qualified installation company such as MVM Window Films.  Contact us for more information on 0845 270 3518 or email us at info@mvmwindowfilms.co.uk .

To find out more about how energy control window film can help lower your company’s carbon emissions to be more environmentally friendly click here.    

The Carbon Reduction Commitment brings organisations into scope if they consume more than 6,000 MWh/year of generated electricity.

MVM window films installed on your glazing can reduce the transmission of solar energy into your buildings and provide a more comfortable environment (thermal comfort), reduce the loading on HVAC equipment (improve efficiency), significantly lower energy bills and reduce CO2 emissions.

MVM’s new generation of high performance window coatings are actually carbon negative (saves more carbon in as little as one month than is produced during its manufacture) and so effective that pay back periods can be as short as two years. An organization committed to reducing their carbon footprint can cost-effectively fit MVM window film into an overall CO2 emissions reduction strategy.

MVM offers two levels of Calculating Energy Savings reports

1.    A quick demand analyser report – calculates energy saved in KWh based on existing air conditioning energy demand, glazing type and total area of glazing to be treated

2.    A total building energy report -  examines full range of factors including building orientation, climate model (based on regional met office data), building envelope, building use etc.

For more information call us on 0845 270 3518 or email us at info@mvmwindowfilms.co.uk

MVM Window Films specialize in Window Film and Window Film products to address such glazing related issues as ‘blast mitigation’ reducing the effects of glazing being subjected to explosion or violent attack.

MVM Window Film’s advisors can suggest the correct film type and advise on film-to-glass compatibility and blast mitigation film. We can also carry out glazing surveys and prepare a price estimate or contract price

Contact MVM Window Films, the window film company specialising in safety and security on 0845 270 3518 or email us at info@mvmwindowfilms.co.uk.

With the Olympic Games coming to London next year, companies are preparing themselves by securing their buildings from vandalism, break-ins and terrorist attacks.

MVM Window Films can help secure your glazing from security threats by offering services in surveying, supplying and installing bomb blast protection film.

This affordable solution can help in the preparation to minimize possible fatalities and injuries if an explosion was to occur.  The film, which is already widely used by Government Departments including the MoD, works by holding shattered pieces of glass together once broken by the blast of a bomb.

Prepare early by protecting your business and staff with building blast protection film.

For more information view our article on the GGF website or contact us on 0845 270 3518.

MVM Window Films is now certified as being a LLumar Authorised Fitment Centre.  Contact us to talk to our technicians about LLumar window film.  Let us know the nature of your glazing-related problem and we will suggest the most appropriate window film solution to get the job done.  MVM Window Films supports facilities professionals’, engineers, architects, specifiers and other construction industry related companies

All LLumar Window Films installed by MVM Window Films are backed by the manufacturer’s warranty.

Contact us on 0845 270 3518 or email us at enquiries@macrovitro.com.  

Call us now on 0845 270 3518 or email us at enquiries@macrovitro.com.

Clear 100 safety window film

For low level glazing safety, Clear 100 safety window film transforms ordinary glass into safety glass certified to BS EN 12600 Class 2B standard, helping to comply with the requirements of Regulation 14 of the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 (1996 amendment).

Clear 175 security window film

Clear 175 micron ‘blast mitigation’ film is designed to protect glazing when it is subjected to explosion or violent attack.

Clear 200 security window film

Clear 200 micron is a 2 ply film that offers a higher level of bomb-blast protection. This film is also recommended for use on overhead glazing in conjunction with an edge retention system.

Clear 300 anti bandit security window film

Anti Bandit ultimate protection with Clear 300 Security Film (300 micron thick), armours glass to BS EN 356 classification. This security window film is ideal for vulnerable glazing such as cashier screens, glazed display cabinets, kiosks, security gatehouses and shop fronts.

Combination Reflective Silver 20/100 security window film

Combination Reflective Silver 20/100 transforms ordinary glass into solar/safety glass by upgrading glazing to comply with workplace health and safety requirements and provide the solar properties of Reflective Silver 20.

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