Defendr door impedes attacks
Masonite, a global designer and manufacturer of interior and exterior doors, and Armoured One, maker of tactical security glass, have teamed up to develop Defendr, an attack resistant door solution.
The door system, Masonite related, creates an added layer of protection designed to slow an active shooter from entering a room, allowing more time for the occupants to react and for the police to respond.
“We believe it is important to create solutions that are intended to help provide students, educators, healthcare workers and other employees with safe spaces to learn and work,” said Alex Legall, senior vice president and architectural business leader at Tampa, Fla.-based Masonite.
“Defendr adds a critical line of defense inside facilities where attacks may occur. It can help deter threats and tragic events like active shooters,” said Legall.
The door is constructed with an extra heavy-duty core for added strength, Masonite wrote, along with Armoured One’s security glass, tested using the Shooter Attack Test Method. This method was developed by Armoured One and Masonite, in consultation with security experts, and is based on the history of active shooters, the company noted.
“Our ultimate goal is to save lives, and Masonite shares this passion to protect and take care of people,” said Thomas Czyz, CEO, and co-founder of Syracuse, N.Y.-based, Armoured One.
“We chose to partner with Masonite because they understand not only the aesthetic value of designing for calm in today’s chaotic environments, but also the value of caring for the customer first.”
The door system comes in a variety of design options, including trend-forward stained wood veneers, vibrant paint colors, and smooth laminate surfaces that complement the aesthetics of any facility.
The high-end design options, the firm pointed out, enable architects and designers to seamlessly integrate Defendr into building designs while prioritizing safety and security.
“We recognize the need for an attack-resistant door system that is practical, aesthetically pleasing and affordable,” said Legall.
“The door system is designed to create safer spaces, which shouldn’t be a luxury,” he added.