Cintec International has launched its latest innovative product, the Waterwall system, designed to protect people and buildings against the effects of explosions.
The new patented product consists of a structure made from internally reinforced PVC coated fabric. It inflates and fills with water within minutes, and can seriously minimise the effect of blast and fragmentation.
With minimal training required, the Waterwall system comes in different shapes and sizes, and can be packed away when not in use. The sizes vary from small enough to cover a suspicious package, to large enough to cover a car.
It can also be used as a rapid deployment as a ram barrier used to prevent vehicles crashing into buildings or barriers, a variation of this range includes two-metre high barriers that link together to create a protective wall. These will be supplied to Japan for the summit which takes place next July.
UK trials of the Waterwall have been conducted on behalf of the Ministry of Defence and the Home Office. Effectiveness has demonstrated that they can minimise damage by over 80%. These systems will be available to all businesses, including train stations, airports, naval ships and any buildings that may require it as a safety precaution. It is hoped that the Waterwall System can be used to the same level of fire extinguishers, security cameras and sprinkler systems.
t2 business solutions works with Cintec International as part of a General Support for Business (GSB) scheme, which is fully funded through the Welsh Assembly Government and the European Union.
The partnership has assisted Cintec International to increase its marketing strategy for new products and act as an interface between Cintec and Private Sector companies. t2 has is also assisting in new business processes to accommodate high volume orders and demands of the new Waterwall systems.
Peter James, Managing Director of Cintec International said: “It is encouraging to know that we have local professionals who have strong commercial backgrounds to help us progress. Kingsley and T2 understand the needs of a company that is developing products, through research and the processes they need to provide, to bring these ideas through to delivery.”
Cintecs solutions have been used in Canada at the Canadian Parliament Buildings, the bank of Montreal, in America on the Empire State building in New York, and on numerous structures in Cairo including a pyramid. Cintec even helped rebuild Winsor Castle after the fire.
Kingsley Stock, t2 Business Advisor works alongside Cintec International with the GSB programme. He said: “Cintec has achieved international recognition for its specialist anchoring systems which helps strengthen and preserve many older buildings throughout the world.
“Cintecs new products are based on protection and particularly Blast Isolation. They work with establishments all round the world designing and manufacturing bespoke solutions such as their Waterwall products. Through the GSB programme we have been able to help provide financial assistance and advice for their marketing efforts within the MOD and such organisations as the Fire Service and the police.
“Each product has to go through vigorous licensing and sign off before they can be rolled out to the agencies. This takes an inordinate amount of time, effort and money, so we are pleased we have been able to help in conjunction with the DE&T in what ever way we can.”
Rob Marr, Managing Director of t2 business solutions said: “It is great to see Cintec International having such success with their latest revolutionary product. t2 are proud to be working with a company who can provide such outstanding products for safety. t2 business solutions looks forward to watching the success of this product grow worldwide.”
