CornellCookson, a Double 2019 ‘ASTORS’ Award Winner, is pleased to announce that the company’s StoreDefender™ Door is one of two products that have been nominated to compete in the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program for Best Perimeter Protection Solution.
Created to provide immediate security to store and building owners during times of unrest or unoccupied hours, the StoreDefender is not only a better choice for instant protection, but it can also be more cost effective than other means of protection (such as plywood board ups).
The StoreDefender™ Door was engineered to be a reliable solution to prevent theft and property damage, protecting against riot events and mob attacks.
Studies show that typical attempts to overpower protective doors and grilles involved lifting force and impacts to try to force the door out of the guides.
More rigid and robust compared to traditional security doors, StoreDefender™ was created to be lift and impact resistant.
It has been tested to withstand more than 4,500 pounds of effort to lift 3” and resists more than 2,500 pounds of pull force without exiting the guides.
Designed to safeguard property, merchandise and, most importantly, lives, the door ensures pharmaceutical facilities, cannabis dispensaries, high-end retail, and big box chain stores can fortify perimeters against looting events and burglaries.
The 6” Heavy Duty Bottom Bar resists lifting, and the slats are screwed into the barrel, thwarting attempts to lift the door by overwrapping it at the header.
The curtain endlocks are reinforced, helping to keep the door in place even when faced with significant push or pull force, such as that of a crowd surging against the door or heavy impacts.
The 18 gauge curtain and 6” heavy duty bottom bar has tamper-resistant fasteners and continuous wind locks that keep the curtain in place during crowd pressure.
It also comes with a screw kit that allows the top slats to be attached to the barrel to prevent lifting attempts.
These components make the StoreDefender™ Door able to withstand a moderate risk attack with 3+ attackers and a few hand tools.
Available at widths up to 40’ with various colors and finishes, the StoreDefender Door is the perfect choice to protect multiple openings and glass storefonts during violent events or after hours.
StoreDefender™ can also provide automatic protection when paired with the AlarmGard® closing system.
The automatic closing system allows the door to be immediately activated by a building alarm or the push of a panic button.
(See how the AlarmGard closing system from CornellCookson works without any human interaction, and how it compares to other closing systems. Courtesy of CornellCookson and YouTube.)
The StoreDefender™ Door can be retrofitted into almost any opening, and it can be installed on the interior or exterior or in the front or back of a facility.
It is available as a standard service door or a Thermiser Max insulated door and is available in all standard finishes in addition to more than 180 powder coat colors.
It can also feature graphics or incorporate logos for consistent branding or to enhance aesthetics.
CornellCookson produces custom closure solutions are found in stadiums, distribution facilities, hospitals, hotels and museums, along with a variety of other facilities where reliability, security and life safety is vital.
The company is committed to providing high quality, domestically manufactured solutions, and its brands have operated within the United States since 1828 and 1938.
Products are sold through a network of more than 700 Cornell and Cookson dealer partners worldwide to ensure competitive pricing through equal and alternate brands.
To Learn More about CornellCookson’s wide variety of industy-leading rolling doors and grilles manufactured in Mountain Top, PA and Goodyear, AZ, please go to cornelliron.com.
CornellCookson Returns to Compete in the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program
American Security Today’s ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards program is entering its Sixth Year and continues to recognize the Outstanding Innovations of top firms and agencies in the Homeland Security and Public Safety fields.
The Annual ‘ASTORS’ Awards is the preeminent U.S. Homeland Security Awards Program highlighting the most cutting-edge and forward-thinking security solutions coming onto the market today, to ensure our readers have the information they need to stay ahead of the competition, and keep our Nation safe – one facility, street, and city at a time.
90% of ‘ASTORS’ Award Winners return to compete in the Annual ‘ASTORS‘ Homeland Security Awards Program, and 100% of ‘ASTORS’ Sponsors have returned year to year to reap the benefits of their participation in the industry’s largest and most comprehensive Annual Awards Program.
2020 was a very challenging year for everyone due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the much heralded AST ‘ASTORS’ Awards Winners Presentations and exclusive Luncheon at the Jacob Javits Center in NYC was canceled and rescheduled for 2021 due to the virus.
However, the 2020 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program was again a huge success and many new categories were added including a section for COVID-19 Detection and Innovation.
The 2020 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program was sponsored by ATI Systems, Attivo Networks, Automatic Systems, Desktop Alert, X.Labs and Reed Exhibitions, every one a returning Sponsor from 2020, 2019 and More.
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards at https://americansecuritytoday.com/ast-awards/.
Comprehensive List of Categories Include:
| Access Control/ Identification | Personal/Protective Equipment | Law Enforcement Counter Terrorism |
| Perimeter Barrier/ Deterrent System | Interagency Interdiction Operation | Cloud Computing/Storage Solution |
| Facial/IRIS Recognition | Body Worn Video Product | Cyber Security |
| Video Surveillance/VMS | Mobile Technology | Anti-Malware |
| Audio Analytics | Disaster Preparedness | ID Management |
| Thermal/Infrared Camera | Mass Notification System | Fire & Safety |
| Metal/Weapon Detection | Rescue Operations | Critical Infrastructure |
| License Plate Recognition | Detection Products | And Many Others! |
Don’t see a Direct Hit for your Product, Agency or Organization?
With the unprecedented occurrence of the COVID-19 pandemic, the focus of the safety and security industries has realized the need to increase innovations to address the daily growing challenges.
As such AST aims to make sure these firms and professionals are reflected in the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program, so we’d like to encourage you to submit appropriate categories recommendations and include COVID-19 Frontline Professionals in your Nominations to see that these Professionals, Facilities, and Vendors receive the Recognition they Deserve!
Submit your category recommendation for consideration to Michael Madsen, AST Publisher at: mmadsen@americansecuritytoday.com.
CornellCookson Takes Double ‘ASTORS’ Awards in 2019 Awards Program
CornellCookson
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Best Critical Infrastructure Protection Solution
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EntryDefender™ Door
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EntryDefender™ High Performance Doors provide Security for critical infrastructure facilities.
(Safe room design no longer has to be challenging. StormDefender™ gives you ICC 500 compliance with automatically locking doors that recess into the ceiling, giving you more open designs than ever before. Courtesy of CornellCookson and YouTube.)
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Best Access Control & Authentication Solution
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StormDefender® Door
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StormDefender® Safe Room Doors are engineered for the ultimate in life safety protection for tornado rooms and safe rooms.
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It is your Go-To source throughout the year for ‘The Best of 2020 Products and Services‘ endorsed by American Security Today, and can satisfy your agency’s and organization’s most pressing Homeland Security and Public Safety needs.
From Physical Security (Access Control, Critical Infrastructure, Perimeter Protection and Video Surveillance Cameras and Video Management Systems), to IT Security (Cybersecurity, Encryption, Data Storage, Anti-Malware and Networking Security – Just to name a few), the 2020 ‘ASTORS’ CHAMPIONS EDITION has what you need to Detect, Delay, Respond to, and Mitigate today’s real-time threats in our constantly evolving security landscape.
It also includes featured guest editorial pieces from some of the security industry’s most respected leaders, and recognized firms in the 2020 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program.
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