Case Studies

OVERVIEW

HAG Ltd. was appointed to supply and install high-security roller shutters for the Thorney Bay Pavilion, a £1.5 million mixed-use development in Southend, Essex, featuring retail, leisure, and hospitality units.

The project required robust protection for a variety of commercial premises while maintaining an aesthetically pleasing façade. HAG delivered LPS 1175 SR-rated, insurance-certified roller shutters, providing strong resistance to forced entry and vandalism, helping ensure the Pavilion’s long-term security and operational resilience.

PARTNERSHIP

The client selected HAG for our combination of technical expertise, compliance knowledge, and practical experience in delivering high-security roller shutter solutions. Key reasons included:

• Proven track record in providing insurance-approved, LPS 1175 SR-rated shutters for commercial developments
• Ability to meet strict risk management and insurance compliance requirements
• Capability to integrate secure shutters into diverse architectural designs without compromising aesthetics or accessibility
• End-to-end service from specification and manufacture to professional installation and commissioning

This partnership enabled the development team to deliver a secure, compliant, and visually coherent solution across the Pavilion’s multiple units.

THE PROJECT

HAG designed and installed a comprehensive shutter solution tailored to the Pavilion’s operational and security requirements.

Technical Scope

• Shutter Type: LPS 1175 SR-rated, insurance-certified roller shutters designed to resist forced entry
• Construction: Heavy-duty steel slats with reinforced locking mechanisms and corrosion-resistant finishes, ensuring durability and performance in a coastal environment
• Operation: Smooth, reliable manual or motorised operation with options for integration into building access systems
• Locking: Unique patented self-locking technology
• Installation: Completed with attention to aesthetics, maintaining sightlines and architectural coherence for the Pavilion’s retail and hospitality units
• Compliance: All shutters meet insurance requirements and LPS 1175 standards for security rating, giving building owners and tenants confidence in protection and compliance

Project Highlights

• Delivered across multiple units within a £1.5 million development
• Provided high-security protection without compromising the Pavilion’s visual appeal
• Completed ahead of the revised opening schedule, ready for tenants to occupy

OUTCOME

HAG’s high-security roller shutters now protect the Thorney Bay Pavilion against theft, vandalism, and unauthorised access. The combination of insurance-approved performance, coastal-grade durability, and carefully integrated aesthetics ensures long-term resilience for the development.

This project demonstrates HAG’s ability to provide specialist, high-security shutter solutions for mixed-use developments while meeting both compliance and design expectations.