ZINCOMETAL S.A. passes with flying colors E.U. crash tests for Vehicle Restraint Systems!
ZINCOMETAL S.A. is the
1st and the
only Greek company that has successfully completed the crash tests -
check relevant videos - and the only one who can manufacture and supply its products in big road infrastructure projects in domestic and in foreign markets.
The company has been designing and manufacturing Vehicle Restraint Systems (VRS) since 2001 contributing to some of major Greek - European motorways such as Egnatia motorway, PATHE etc.
According to surveys, car accidents are one of the three most important causes of premature death. Meanwhile the World Bank reports that European accident costs to 1-3% of GDP in each state. Hence the need for road safety systems on highways, such as road guardrails, is necessary, and their presence has been demonstrated lifesaving.
ZINCOMETAL’s range of road guardrails, satisfy a great variety of applications ideal for any market needs:
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Single-sided guardrails
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Double-sided guardrails
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Bridge parapets
By designing our new road guardrails according to
EN 1317 we achieved:
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Compatibility of the preexisting systems with the new road guardrails
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Immediate availability of components (replacements) in case of maintenance / repair.
It is important to mention that all
ZINCOMETAL’ s guardrails have
level A performance, distinguished by values that provide greater safety for vehicle occupants and
CE Certificate from European Notified Body.