\u2018For instance, with our Anti-Intruder Entrance Solution, the combination of how the glass and frames are designed, engineered and constructed, how the glass is held in those frames and how they are installed makes it secure.\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The security aspects of O\u2019Brien solutions focus on glass that slows down entry into a premises, making it harder for a potential intruder to gain access. This often results in the offender abandoning their attempt and moving on, while also helping to secure the contents inside. Slowing down entry can give security personnel valuable time to respond if they are alerted to a break-in<\/p>\n \u2018What we do is make sure it\u2019s not easy for someone to break in, while the client can still display their product to their greatest potential. We recently worked with a major retail chain to address significant security and safety challenges. We designed an entrance solution that slows down the break-in process. This means that when an attempt is made and the glass is broken, the site remains safe, but also slows down entry and deters the thieves,\u2019<\/em> says Duthie.<\/p>\n Additional features, such as brackets at the base of the frames that prevent doors from being lifted out, further enhance the safety and security of the system, making a big difference.<\/p>\n Other emerging glass technologies include a switchable glass film that allows the transparency of the glass to change at the flick of a switch \u2013 from fully transparent to opaque \u2013 offering both privacy and versatility within the office and commercial space.<\/p>\n \u2018Whether it\u2019s for privacy, display or aesthetic purposes, this kind of technology shows how far the industry has come,\u2019<\/em> says Duthie. \u2018And we\u2019re excited about what this kind of innovation makes possible.\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n Duthie adds that while clients could choose solid barriers, they often opt for glass to showcase products or let in natural light. \u2018We need to make that possible \u2013 safely and securely.\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Products aside, the O\u2019Brien superior emergency repair capabilities set it apart.<\/p>\n \u2018Our repair-and-replace business is the core of what we have been doing for decades,\u2019<\/em> says Duthie. \u2018We have branches in multiple locations across the country, and a network of trusted subcontractors to support our national footprint. We operate 24\/7, so clients can call us any time for a \u201cmake safe\u201d if there is broken glass. In a night-time emergency, that might mean securing the area with boards and returning in the morning to complete the repair. In other cases, we can provide a first-time fix, repairing the damage on the spot.\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Looking ahead, O\u2019Brien is focused on strengthening supply chains and ensuring its glass comes from sources that are replenishable and sustainable. \u2018Being part of a global entity, we\u2019re constantly looking at overseas trends, especially around the products that enhance security and strength,\u2019<\/em> Duthie adds.<\/p>\nSecurity that buys time \u2013 and peace of mind<\/h2>\n
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