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Porta-King Offers a Wide Range of Preassembled Products for Architectural Specification - May 25, 07
ST. LOUIS, MO – Preassembled and modular building manufacturer Porta-King Building Systems offers three versions of preassembled products from the basic and economical Duraluminum to the top of the line, customizable Durasteel.
Porta-King’s Modular Systems offer the flexibility required to suit any application. According to Porta-King Vice President Gregg Pearlstone, the company’s pre-assembled buildings and shelters are designed for a multitude of applications. “In order to ensure the vers... |
Custom Buildings and Shelters Provide Versatility to Security Design - Mar 06, 07
March 6, 2007: ST. LOUIS, MO – Careful precise planning is a must. Every inch must be accounted for. For anyone who’s held the responsibility of laying out security, guard and access control systems, there’s no overlooking the importance of attention to detail.
The detail-driven nature of security lends itself well to custom products that can efficiently be built to suit any given design. St. Louis based modular building manufacturer Porta-King provides the security industry with custom gu... |
Prefabricated Buildings bolster Security at Pharmaceutical Companies - Dec 05, 05
Pharmaceutical Companies Bolster Security with Prefabricated Buildings
December 5, 2005: ST. LOUIS, MO— According to published reports, American pharmaceutical companies lack security at the perimeters of their manufacturing plants. As a result, Porta-King supplies its prefabricated buildings to many members of the pharmaceutical industry.
Porta-King’s prefabricated buildings can be installed at the main entrances and along the perimeter of pharmaceutical plants. Aside from serving as s... |
Prefabricated Buildings by Porta-King Increase Security at Regional Airports - Nov 16, 05
Prefabricated Buildings by Porta-King Increase Security at Regional Airports
November 16, 2005: ST. LOUIS, MO— For decades, Porta-King has supplied prefabricated steel buildings and prefabricated anodized aluminum buildings to the largest international airports in the United States. Recently, Porta-King has noticed that many regional airports also incorporate its preassembled buildings for security purposes.
Porta-King’s prefabricated buildings are extremely versatile, and can serve as se... |
Chemical Plants Look for Quick Solutions to Increase Security - Sep 20, 05
ST. LOUIS, MO— According to the Environmental Protection Agency, more than 3800 chemical plants could affect 10,000 to one million Americans if their toxic gases are released. Although members of the American Chemistry Council (ACC) have voluntarily spent more than $2 billion since 9/11 to enhance security at their plants, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) still has not taken authority over chemical industry security. As a result, the chemical industry requires effective, affordable meas... |
Solutions for Congested Ports & Port Security - Aug 17, 05
St. Louis, MO - August 17, 2005 -- According to the American Association of Port Authorities, over the next 15 years the amount of cargo handled by U.S. ports will double to 4 billion tons per year, partly due to outsourcing. This challenges the maritime industry because ports are already understaffed and receive less than 10% funding from the Transportation Security Administration’s annual budget, despite the threat of maritime terrorism. As more employees and security equipment are needed, mor... |
Pre-assembled Buildings Provide Checkpoints at Ports and Terminals - Mar 14, 05
Critical access points provide an important first line of defense to secure the nation's ports and terminals. Security booths guard against unplanned intrusions, enable guards to screen visitors and employees before entering vital areas, and improve security infrastructure and emergency responsiveness.
Porta-King Building Systems can help authorities enhance and project security at ports and terminals with a complete line of standard or custom-designed bullet-resistant steel and aluminum pre... |
Porta-King Takes Windshield Repair Service on the Road - Nov 23, 04
Porta-King's model TRL trailer unit lets windshield repair businesses take their repair shop on the road to be where customers are.
Through the portable nature of the TRL booths, windshield repair companies can set up temporary business at any high-traffic location, such as a parking lot of a retail store, a county fair, or a busy intersection. At the day's end, the trailer can be locked up overnight or moved to another site.
Porta-King's trailer units feature clear anodized Duraluminum ... |
Porta-King Brings "SECurity" To Remote Parking Booths - Nov 23, 04
Porta-King's "SEC" model parking booth allows attendants to lock their worries away at the end of the night, protecting from threats of vandalism and severe weather.
SEC booths are designed to secure remote parking booths at the close of business hours, securing expensive revenue control equipment overnight. Roll-down security shutters are constructed of rolled aluminum or steel, with vinyl roll-down weather element shutters also available.
Booths are custom designed to meet specific aes... |
Porta-King Brings Security To School and University Campuses - Nov 23, 04
Porta-King's pre-assembled buildings secure school campuses from wrongful entry.
The BRK model pictured is used as a “permit security check point” at a high school entrance. All incoming traffic must stop and present permit identification at the building prior to entering school grounds.
Porta-King's BRK model features a brick façade, and is available with a flat or optional standing seam roof. The building arrives fully assembled and completely pre-wired. A variety of climate control op... |
Porta-King's Custom Mobile Booths Offer Portability, Visibility - Nov 23, 04
Mobile trailer units from Porta-King provide portable, visible solutions to any application where security is a must.
Mobile units are ideal for temporary, as well as long-term solutions for immediate, special application or remote locate installations.
The mobile unit pictured (see image) was designed for special use as an "LSO" (Landing Signal Officer) Booth at one of our nation's military flight instruction schools.
This particular model features a custom trailer complete with run... |
Employee and Pedestrian Passageways - Nov 23, 04
Porta-King Building Systems has announced the fabrication of employee / pedestrian passageways. Passageways are fabricated from structural steel tubing and are designed to protect employees, pedestrians and turnstiles from harsh exterior elements.
Shelters arrive fully assembled, complete with glazing, lighting, and optional heating units. Preassembled shelters are easily positioned over newly installed or existing turnstile equipment, making installation fast and easy.
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Protect Your Number One Asset ... Your Customer - Nov 23, 04
Many municipalities, universities and hospitals see the advantages of "Pay and Display" multi-space parking meters as a means of supporting temporary visitors to their facilities, while protecting revenues and lowering operation costs. But don't forget about protecting your most important asset -- your customer. Porta-King "pay and display" shelters are designed to shield the temporary customer and equipment from inclement weather.
The shelter is fabricated from structural steel tubing and i... |
Now That's a Tight Fit! - Nov 23, 04
Designing a cashier booth for use within a garage can be a challenge by itself; positioning it beneath an obstruction can create havoc. Recently, one garage operator turned to Porta-King to help him design the custom designed cashier booth pictured at right. Porta-King took specific site measurements so that the owner could maximize usable areas despite the restrictive conditions. This building features a step-down ceiling to maneuver around a garage support beam.
This Durasteel model featur... |
Pre-Assembled Aluminum Buildings Available for Fuel Station Applications - Nov 23, 04
Porta-King's maintenance-free aluminum buildings are a durable and inexpensive option whenever a pre-assembled building is needed for fuel station or tanker yard applications.
The Duraluminum® buildings' clear anodized aluminum construction carries a five-year warranty from oxidation and surface deterioration, making it virtually "maintenance-free" throughout its life.
Porta-King's anodized aluminum buildings are shipped fully assembled and pre-wired for quick and easy installation. Boot... |
Be Protected by Porta-King's "Booth Bodyguard" - Nov 23, 04
As seen in:
Security Technology & Design, July 2003
Industrial Distribution, July 2003
Security Management, May 2003
While driver mishaps are unavoidable, drive-by nicks are preventable with the Porta-King Booth Bodyguard. Designed for abuse, the Durasteel® Model BMP booths feature a bumper rail to protect both misdirected vehicles and booths from costly nicks, scrapes and scratches.
The Durasteel® booth, with rigid vinyl bumper, is shipped fully assembled and pre-wired. The vinyl bum... |
Brick Pre-Assembled Booths Offered by Porta-King - Nov 23, 04
As seen in:
Security, February 2003
Industry Distribution, March 2003
Security Management Web Edition, March 2003
Porta-King's new Model BRK pre-assembled booths feature real brick exteriors to match your surrounding brick architecture while adding security to any campus or facility.
Matching the brick to your established building is quick and simple through your local Porta-King representative.
The BRK Model building doesn't sacrifice strength or durability to bring you the attra... |
Security Booths Provides Safe, Secure Environments - Nov 23, 04
As seen in:
Construction Specifier, April 2003
Government Product News, December 2002
In light of recent and ever increasing acts of terrorism, violence, theft and personal attacks, the need for public safety and security is greater than ever. By recording entry of automobiles, and with people watching for suspicious activities, security booths in parking lots and in front of buildings are the first step in maintaining a secure environment.
Porta-King Building Systems offers a complete... |
Quick Solution For Today's Troubled Areas - Nov 23, 04
As seen in:
Government Product News, December 2002
Do you need increased presence in troubled areas? Porta-King's pre-assembled POLICE KOBAN, a model from their Durasteel production line, allows law enforcement officials to escape the elements without leaving the streets.
The POLICE KOBAN is ideal for use at airports, inner-city streets, parks, night-life locations, high schools and college campuses. Buildings stand 10'6" tall and feature back-lit illuminated signage, which increases vi... |
Porta-King Focuses on Security For Revenue Control - Nov 23, 04
Employee safety and transaction efficiency are top priorities with Porta-King's pre-assembled revenue control buildings.
Heavy-duty, 1 ©˜"-thick aluminum sliding doors are standard and feature a laminated hook-bolt lockset (with master-key cylinder). Transaction windows slide "horizontally" on stainless-steel ball bearing rollers for easy operation, and measure 38" from the top of the concrete pad to allow convenient, comfortable transactions with patrons.
Additional safety options are av... |
Durasteel COL Model Booth Blends With Surroundings - Nov 23, 04
Porta-King's new COL Model Durasteel® building may be the most versatile pre-assembled building yet. Designed to fit in with surrounding buildings or the environment, the COL is functional as well as adaptable, and is suited for any high-profile application.
All COL Model buildings are constructed of tough, 14-gauge galvanized steel exterior surfaces and 16-gauge interior surfaces. The 2" wall panels are insulated to R-10, and feature a structural, tubular framework, making it amongst the str... |
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