Another attempted break-in hit a store near a motorway. Burglars tried several times to break into the premises by reversing a car and a pallet into the glass entrance door. But this time the door resisted thanks to special glazing. "We know that our location is exposed because it is easy to escape from here. There have been several incidents since we moved in in 2010," explains the manager of the affected store. After a previous break-in in which the thieves broke the door glazing, the decision was made to install Hammerglass Add-On on the outside. Since then, no one has been able to break into the store in this way.

break-in attempt unsuccessful

"It is a very good product, as we have seen confirmed after this attempted break-in. Four people tried to force open the door and window with a car and a pallet, also using crowbars. But even though the bottom wooden panel of the door gave way, they were unable to break through the windows or enter the building," the managing director continued.

Emotional reactions and preventive measures

When asked how he feels when he looks at the surveillance videos, the manager replies: "Of course you are angry and frustrated by such behavior. But at the same time it is also satisfying to see that our security measures work. You can almost see how surprised the burglars were when they failed. Time is a burglar's greatest enemy and the longer you hold him off, the more likely he is to give up." Thanks to modern alarm systems, the police were quickly alerted and were able to intervene.

Future security measures

Following this incident, the store plans to install a new Hammerglass door with insulated glazing (Hammerglass Security Windows). "This gives us a good feeling of security," explains the manager.

What is Hammerglass®?

Hammerglass® is a high-strength, optically clear polycarbonate sheet that is 300 times stronger than conventional glass and virtually unbreakable. Thanks to a silicon oxide layer, the panes are scratch and wear resistant. Hammerglass also offers 99.96% UV protection, so the panes do not become cloudy or discolored. In the event of a fire, Hammerglass does not contribute to the spread of the fire.

Protect your property – act now!

Whether you are a shop owner or a private household: protect your property from burglary and vandalism with Hammerglass' innovative security solutions. Every obstacle that stops burglars increases the chance of preventing damage and deterring the perpetrator. Contact us today for an individual consultation at INTECH-ICS AG (Hammerglass sales partner) and let us show you how Hammerglass can make your doors and windows safer!