Case Studies
Safety Yellow Protection for Dunedin's Iconic Golden Centre
Ram-raids are expensive, hazardous, and often preventable. When the Golden Centre Mall in the heart of Dunedin was ram-raided during the pre-Christmas rush in 2024, the team needed a cost-effective solution to protect their premises while maintaining much-needed access. The solution was our removable bollards. These 115mmØ bollards can be easily removed when access is required and securely locked in place at other times, providing effective protection against ram-raids without slowing down business. Available in safety yellow or galvanised finishes to suit the style of the premises, the bollards can be lifted and stored in our removable bollard holders when not in use. This makes them a practical deterrent and a reliable way to reduce damage and risk. The ram-raid at the Golden Centre caused extensive damage to the interior and exterior, including glass doors, retail spaces, and flooring, while also shaking the confidence of retailers. Our bollards offer a low-cost confidence boost, protecting the space and helping staff and visitors feel secure. The result is a safer, more resilient environment for retailers, visitors, and staff alike. Another example of Tru-Gard retail protection.
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Breaking the Yellow Rule: Bespoke Black Retail Barriers
At Tru-Gard, our trademark has long been safety in bright, unmistakable yellow because visibility is key. But sometimes, the environment calls for something a little different. That's why we created these bespoke black expanding barriers, designed for retail environments where branding and aesthetics matter as much as safety. Safety Meets StyleThese black expanding barriers deliver the same trusted durability and functionality as our classic yellow versions, but with a sleek, modern look that blends seamlessly into retail spaces. Perfect for temporary use during spills, restocking, or redirecting foot traffic, they help maintain both safety and style. Custom Colours to Suit Your BrandBeyond black, we can customise colours to perfectly match your brand palette, creating barriers that protect without compromising your branding. Versatile and ProvenAlready trusted in busy lumber sections at hardware stores, supermarkets, and a wide range of other retail environments, these expanding barriers offer flexible, on-demand safety solutions wherever temporary access control or hazard protection is needed. Elevating Retail Safety Without CompromiseAt Tru-Gard, we believe safety solutions should fit the space, not clash with it. Our bespoke black expanding barriers prove that you can have effective, reliable protection that complements your retail environment. Find out more about custom colours - contact our team today.
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Small Space, Big Safety: Safety Wins at Harvey Norman
Busy spaces with limited room call for smart safety solutions. That’s exactly what we delivered for Harvey Norman’s Timaru site, where the inwards and outwards goods area is compact and constantly buzzing with forklifts, staff on foot, pallet trolleys, and sack barrows. Space constraints mean forklifts and other moving equipment often graze the building structure, as visible from the worn wall cladding in the photos. In a busy environment like this, the risk to staff entering or exiting personnel doors at the wrong moment was a real concern. Tru-Gard Steps InOur solution was to install our 910-2 Certified Barrier mini safety zones around the doorways, combined with Personnel Safety Gates for secure and controlled access. A standout feature is our popular Double Telescopic Gate with latch, hinged directly onto our Standard Bollards. Its adjustable length provides a perfect fit every time, allowing mobile equipment to pass when needed, or locking off the area to prioritise pedestrian safety during busy periods. This system gives Harvey Norman the flexibility to keep their operation running smoothly while ensuring their people stay protected. Solutions Supplied Tru-Gard 910-2 Certified Barrier Tru-Gard Personnel Safety Gates Tru-Gard Double Telescopic Gate with Latch Tru-Gard Standard Bollards Safe Access in a Busy Goods AreaAt Tru-Gard, we understand that in fast-moving workplaces, safety can’t slow you down — it needs to keep pace. Our customised safety zones at Harvey Norman Timaru are proof that even in tight, hectic spaces, we can create safer environments without compromise.
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Bollards, Barriers, and Beyond at Bunnings Timaru
If you’ve ever shopped at a Bunnings Warehouse, especially on a sunny day or public holiday, you’ll know just how busy the place can be. With customer vehicles constantly on the move, trucks making deliveries out the back, forklifts shifting stock, and plenty of pedestrians and staff on foot, it’s a hive of activity. With all these moving parts, it was essential to develop a safety solution that considered every aspect. We worked closely with the team to identify risks and hazards specific to their store and create custom safety solutions to suit. The Tru-Gard Solution: At the front, Tru-Gard Bollards keep pedestrians safe and the building protected from any accidental “put it in drive instead of reverse” incidents. Out the back, Tru-Gard Barriers safeguard team members and the building from damage caused by wide-swinging trucks and forklifts laden with heavy pallets of hardware. We also supplied Tru-Gard Expanding Barriers, enabling staff to create temporary safe zones while they work and redirect pedestrians around short-term hazards. The Products: Tru-Gard Certified Safety Bollards Tru-Gard Certified Safety Barrier Tru-Gard Expanding Barrier By working together, this store is now safer for staff, shoppers, and store assets. If you’d like to know more about customising a safer space for your site, contact our team today.
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