Hill & Smith Infrastructure – Specialist in Permanent and Re-deployable Hostile Vehicle Mitigation Solutions

Hill & Smith Infrastructure Ltd, part of Hill & Smith PLC, is a leading provider of Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) and perimeter security systems, as well as Vehicle Restraint Systems (VRS).

The company has a long history of designing, manufacturing, and supplying systems that protect people, events, assets and critical infrastructure from vehicle-borne threats and unauthorised access. We provide a versatile and comprehensive range of temporary, re-deployable and permanent HVM solutions for vulnerable environments such as data centres, oil and gas facilities, airports, military bases, as well as sporting events and festivals and the public realm.

Our solutions are tailored to the unique requirements of each site, offering physical security measures without compromising operational efficiency and always meeting security standards.

A comprehensive range of products from temporary and re-deployable systems to permanent solutions

Re-deployable systems

Bristorm ReDeploy, our modular, re-deployable perimeter and stand-off protection systems are tested and rated to BSI PAS 68, IWA 14-1, ISO 22343 and NPSA’s Vehicle Attack Delay Standards (VADS), ensuring superior protection. 

The systems can be deployed quickly with minimal disruption, typically on a short- or medium-term basis, and can be reconfigured as requirements change or for long term installation. They provide an ideal solution for security sensitive locations or events.

Barge Units

Barges are used extensively in all manner of HVM schemes. Whilst they can be used in short runs to provide protection across a small span, they are also used with many other of the HVM products such as the drop arm and swing gates.

Pedestrian Portal

To enable pedestrian movement through a line of HVM measures where a more visual point of access is required in the aiding of crowd control.

Barriers

To control traffic effectively across a variety of road layouts, a range of straight and curved, heavier and lighted barriers can be linked together to create an extended length of HVM.

Gates

We offer a range of gates that provide a high level of protection whilst facilitating quick and easy authorised vehicle access, including vertical opening / drop arm and swing gates.

Surface Bollards

This system can also be used as a permanent installation without the need for civil groundworks and can be coated in bituminous macadam or rubber to provide smooth ramped access. Alternatively, it can be installed as an ultra-shallow installation.

Permanent solutions

The Bristorm permanent systems protect Critical National Infrastructure and secure perimeters across diverse sectors worldwide. Our comprehensive range includes fences, gates, and bollards rigorously tested to BSI PAS 68, BSI PAS 170, IWA 14-1 and ASTM F2656-15 standards:

Bristorm fence systems

Fence systems are an effective method of stopping hostile or errant vehicles. Tested up to speeds of 50 mph, Bristorm fences are used on sites across the world including: oil and gas, military bases, power, nuclear and technology centres.

Bristorm Impeder and Stopper bollards

The Bristorm bollards can be installed in both high security environments and front of house. They are tested at speeds between 10 and 50mph, they range from low impact to high-security protection.

Bristorm gates

Access Gates are installed across the public realm or on industrial perimeters. Designed to integrate with the Bristorm Fence range or as a stand-alone solution, the Bristorm Gates provide secure and manageable access points for permitted vehicles and personnel.

Bristorm 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. Various wall configurations are available, from standard blast walls to advanced solutions for high-security sites.

Bollard systems

The bollard systems are designed as standard modules that deliver a straight line of bollards positioned at regular intervals. Variants are available to include curved foundation units for use at road entrances, junctions and irregular road layouts. A variety of bespoke units can be supplied to meet specific street scape requirements. 

Taylored solutions from HVM experts 

With over 20 years of expertise in delivering re-deployable Hostile Vehicle Mitigation solutions for the UK government through the National Barrier Asset (NBA), we are a trusted partner for the deployment of HVM systems, protecting high-profile events, critical infrastructure and public spaces across Europe. Supported by our extensive in-house haulage capabilities, we provide a comprehensive nationwide service that includes the supply, transportation, and installation of barriers.