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14 • FEBRUARY 2013 • WORLD FENCE NEWS Ameristar completes comprehensive testing of integration of Senstar intrusion detection system with its Impasse II fencing Be Sure To Visit Us At Booth No. 2404 CoverSports windscreens & TuffPrintTM FenceMate® Windscreens and Privacy Screens ® corrugated TULSA, Okla. — Ameristar Fence Products, the leader in architectural perimeter security fencing, has announced the successful completion of a comprehensive testing of Impasse II® fence system integrated with Senstar's FlexPS™ perimeter intrusion detection system (PIDS). The testing of the Impasse II integrated security platform with Senstar's FlexPS fence-mounted PIDS sensor was conducted by Ameristar at its Tulsa headquarters and demonstrated success in detecting a variety of forced entry attempts. FlexPS is Senstar's newest fully digital fence sensor. "Senstar is pleased to be working with Ameristar – the largest ornamental fence manufacturer in the world," said Senstar Inc. president Jim Quick. "With Ameristar's prominence in the manufacturing and sale of advanced fence products, the new integrated solution allows them to expand their offering." "Senstar is a leader in perimeter security products and offers the largest portfolio of PIDS products and systems," said Ameristar president Mark Meek. "We are proud to have a combined fence and PIDS solution that will affordably address the growing security needs of past and future customers. "What makes Impasse II superior to any other fence on the market is its bracketless design, heavier posts and redesigned rail which allows even easier integration of Senstar's FlexPS product," Meek added. "Impasse also offers many other high security design elements such as corrugated pales and industrial strength I-beams. These daunting features help deter, while its bracketless design and redesigned rail allow even easier integration of Senstar's FlexPS product." The synergy of this combined solution provides assured detection of any attempt to cut, climb or otherwise break through the fence while serving as a deterrent, critical delay and true site breach denial, he stated. Combining these technologies and integrating them with closed circuit video and other surveillance and monitoring devices makes the Ameristar/Senstar SafeFoam®, our exclusive protection padding for For quotes and specials visit www.CoverSports.com/WFN We make covers for all athletic surfaces. Be Sure To Stop By And Visit The WFN Crew At FENCETECH 2013 Booth No. 2407! Ameristar Impasse II fence presents a daunting deterrence to intruders, while the Senstar FlexPS sensor detects any attempts to cut, climb or otherwise break through the fence. Below, an Impasse II rail with Senstar Mark II sensor clipped in. (Ameristar Fence Products photos) "smart fence" the preferred practical solution for both private and public operations. The market for this product includes critical infrastructure sites, airports, ports, utilities, oil and gas facilities, VIP residences, government sites, agencies, correctional facilities, commercial operations, and military sites, he said. Ameristar Fence Products began over 30 years ago and has concentrated on enhancing the aesthetic appearance of modern fence products and promoting ease of installation, while increasing strength and durability. Pursuing this focus, Ameristar designed and built a new, environmentally friendly, high-production facility to produce quality residential, commercial, industrial and high security fences. "Ameristar is America's only architectural metal fencing manufacturer which controls the manufacturing processes and all quality criteria from receipt of raw material to completion of finished product completely within its own facilities," Meek said. "This direct manufacturing throughput system, coupled with the fast pace of Ameristar's Speed of Business model, ensures a very competitive price point, while our superior structural design and premium coating systems guarantee a significantly lower long-term cost." For information on the company's product lines, call 888-333-3422 or visit www.ameristarfence.com.