Bollard News & Events

Reliance Foundry announces a new addition to their decorative steel bollard product line. ... more

Retractable bollards from Reliance Foundry are selected to provide protection in the renovation and expansion project in Santa Monica, California ... more

Reliance Foundry has upgraded the preparation of the model R-7593 bollard surfaces prior to powder coating, and added several accessories to expand the selection of this bollard series. ... more

Flexible bollards are fast becoming popular choices by architects, designers and landscapers for assistance in traffic management and safety. To address the growing needs, Reliance Foundry is pleased to offer three new options in their flexible bollard product lines... more

Video-based aids provide architects a better understanding of bollard use in facility design, and give contractors clear, how-to install instructions... more

Property managers, traffic enforcement officers, security guards and city workers all know that from time to time, the traffic and safety needs of a property change... more

As North America marks the fifteenth anniversary of the bombing of the federal building in Oklahoma City, the worst incident of terrorism in United States history prior to the horrific events of September 11, 2001, Reliance Foundry aims to provide solutions for security directors who want to be sure their facilities provide optimum safety... more

Secure and destination bike parking tops cyclist needs. New designs in metal bollard covers with lifting arms instantly transform existing bollards into outdoor bike racks... more

Bollards haven’t changed much in the hundreds of years they have been used as posts to prevent vehicles from running off roadways. But the challenges of the current era have called for dramatic rethinking of bollard designs and the ways they are used.... more

Retractable bollards have been added to Reliance Foundry's growing product line of decorative metal bollards and bollard covers. Retractable bollards provide distinct property & security enhancements, while making it easy to admit maintenance or emergency vehicles... more

New styles of removable bollards allow easy access with an attractive, contemporary appearance. more

Making physical assets last longer fits with today's increasing demand for sustainability, and strengthens the bottom line. Reliance Foundry's asset-protection safety bollards play an important role in extending the life of commercial assets... more

Reliance Foundry has added new mechanisms for both period and contemporary bollards that expand design options and make using removable & retractable bollards easier than ever to use.... more

A perennial favorite vertically fluted bollard in Reliance Foundry's classics line has been updated to better accent and enhance the decorative fluting detail.... more

Plastic bollard covers added to the Reliance Foundry line about a year ago have quickly become a popular purchase item, surpassing expectations.... more

Designs that are architecturally pleasing but also maximize the effectiveness of bollard perimeters at the best cost often include fixed, retractable and removable bollards. Reliance Foundry has expanded its offering of matching bollards in contemporary bollard selections.... more

A new line of flexible bollards that bend up to 90 degrees on impact, but still provide a classic bollard look, offers North America improved aesthetics and functions that are cost-effective for both property and vehicle owners... more

A recent "smash-and grab" attempt at a Vancouver-area retailer caused thousands of dollars in damage to a local storefront, highlighting the need for improved perimeter security. The company turned to Reliance Foundry for decorative security bollards that will prevent a vehicle from being driven directly into the front of the store again... more

Newsletter excerpt (01.07.2010) reprinted with permission from the "Directions" Newsletter - a Publication of the International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety - Volume 22, Number 4

Excerpt: Recent incidents of individuals crashing a car or truck into a hospital building, either in anger or by accident, should sound an alarm to the healthcare industry about a dangerous area of security vulnerability... more