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Securing Data Center Perimeters: Multi-Threat Window and Door Solutions

Data center demand is surging. Analysts project the United States will require over 80 gigawatts of power capacity by 2030, more than triple the 25-gigawatt demand in 2024. As these mission-critical facilities expand to meet growing data storage and processing needs, physical security becomes paramount. While cybersecurity often dominates the conversation, physical threats like forced entry, ballistic […]
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Specialty Fenestration Group Strengthens National Sales Network Across Southeast and Gulf Coast

Tom Stapleton Dustin Price June 8, 2026: Houston, TX – Specialty Fenestration Group (SFG), parent company of Quikserv Inc. and U.S. Bullet Proofing (USBP), today announced strategic new agency partnerships with Texas Glazing Solutions, Inc. and Mayo Associates. Texas Glazing Solutions, led by Dustin and Lindsay Price, will represent USBP and Quikserv throughout Texas, Louisiana, […]
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Why Data Centers Are Upgrading Guard Booths to Ballistic-Rated Security

Summary: Data centers are increasingly upgrading their guard booths to ballistic-rated security systems that can withstand vehicle ramming attempts and armed intrusions. While standard security booths may suffice for many businesses, emerging threats mean that these booths often fall short of the required security standards that data centers demand. Ballistic guard booths often feature: These features […]
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Specialty Fenestration Group Hosts 2026 Sales Meeting to Advance Security Fenestration Innovation & Collaboration

April 16, 2026: Houston, TX – Specialty Fenestration Group (SFG), parent company of Quikserv Inc., and U.S. Bullet Proofing (USBP), recently concluded its 2026 Sales Meeting, bringing together leadership, key team members, and partners in Houston, Texas, to align on strategic direction for the upcoming year. Built around the theme “Get in the Mix in […]
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What Makes Fiberglass the Most Popular Material for Ballistic Wall Panels?

Of the more than 48,000 gun-related deaths in the U.S. in 2022, about 40% were homicides. Multilevel efforts to prevent injury and death include using physical barriers inside buildings to protect people and property. There are many materials on the market, but one of the most popular remains fiberglass. Fiberglass is an artificial composite material made […]
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K-12 Secure Vestibules: Retrofit Sequencing in Occupied Schools

Parents and students expect private and public schools to be safe environments for learning. Decision-makers and builders commonly make adjustments to educational buildings to keep threats outside and away from the classrooms and the facilities. A retrofit procedure can make educational spaces more comfortable for learners while maintaining a welcoming environment. The Value of School […]
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Ballistic Panels & Their Important Role in Building Protection

Modern security threats require more than cameras and access controls; ballistic panel building protectionoffers a physical safeguard against firearm attacks, creating stronger barriers in critical areas like government facilities, schools, financial institutions and corporate offices. At its core, ballistic panel protection refers to wall, ceiling or structural panels manufactured from materials designed to resist ballistic […]
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Types of Bullet Resistant Glass

When people think of security upgrades, they often picture cameras, locks or alarm systems. But one of the most critical and overlooked components of any secure building or vehicle is the glass that protects it. Bullet resistant glass is engineered to slow down or stop bullets, offering protection in places where standard glass would shatter […]
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Blast Protection System Considerations

It may seem unthinkable, but building owners and managers need to be prepared to protect their properties from a wide range of threats. In many cases, this means fortifying their buildings with systems designed to resist gunfire and forced entry attempts. This is often enough for most commercial buildings such as retail stores, gas stations […]
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Different Types of Curtain Wall Solutions and Systems

Curtain walls have become foundational to modern building design, offering visually striking facades that also deliver structural and environmental benefits. These non-load-bearing systems can protect the building envelope from weather and other threats (ballistic, blast, forced entry) while contributing to energy efficiency and aesthetics — a rare combination of form and function. In this breakdown, […]
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