February 6, 2026

Alexandra Security steps up protection with new SR2-rated fencing system

Fencing and security solutions specialist, Alexandra Security, is the latest company to join Secured by Design as they launch the newest addition to their fencing portfolio, the Protek Elite Defender, a high-security fencing and gate system certified to the LPS 1175 SR2 standard.

Developed in response to the rising demand for tougher physical security, the Protek Elite Defender range has successfully passed rigorous the SR2 industry benchmark, demonstrating its ability to withstand sustained attacks with a variety of tools. Despite its high level of protection, the system remains fast and easy to install, balancing strength and practically to provide robust defence for high-risk sites such as critical infrastructure, utility sites, data centres and government facilities.

Based in Kent, Alexandra Security was established nearly 40 years ago and has built a strong customer base and reputation for supplying high-security perimeter fencing solutions, security gates, anti-climb systems and barriers, supported by large UK stock levels and trusted technical expertise.

Recent projects include supplying 4,000 metres of anti-attack, anti-climb fencing to a sensitive government site, perimeter fencing to Potash Farm, a 20 acre solar energy site, to protect it from opportunistic and organised theft, and 2,500 metres of high-security mesh fencing and steel palisade fencing for a new gas power plant.

Their Protek Elite fencing and Protek Elite Defender fencing and gate system can be found here on their dedicated member’s page.

Features include:

  • LLPS 1175/SR2 certified
  • Single-skinned panels and simplified fixings for efficient installation
  • Flexible slope adjustment eliminating the need for bespoke panel fabrication or lengthy surveys
  • Clamp bar and concealed fixings to minimise tampering risks
  • Refined mesh and hidden fixings create a professional, unobtrusive appearance
  • Available up to 5.2 metres and adaptable across uneven terrain

Lyn Poole, SBD Development Officer, said, “I was excited to reconnect with Alexandra Security after a few years. They have outstanding fencing systems in the Protek Elite 358 and 868 and now they have the Protek Elite Defender to LPS 1175 issue 8 B3. They have really gone that extra mile to produce higher security fencing. Congratulations to them and really great to have them as SBD members.”

Dave Bond, Web, Design & Marketing Manager, said: “We’re delighted to rejoin Secured by Design and reconnect with a community that shares our commitment to raising security standards. SBD plays an important role in helping specifiers and contractors identify products they can trust, which aligns perfectly with our new high-security fencing systems and our direction for 2026. Our goal isn’t just to manufacture products that work, it’s to give absolute confidence that they’re designed, tested, and proven for real-world security applications.”

Secured by Design (SBD) is owned by the UK Police Service with the specific aim of reducing crime and increasing safety for businesses and individuals.

SBD seeks to improve the physical security of buildings and the surrounding area using products such as doors, windows, locks and walling systems along with fencing systems that meet the SBD Police Preferred Specification security requirements.

SBD have many partner organisations, ranging from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government through to local authorities, housing associations, developers and manufacturers and work closely with standards and certification bodies.

SBD is the only way for companies to obtain police recognition for security-related products in the UK, through the Police Preferred Specification – a product-based accreditation scheme developed 25 years ago, which provides a recognised standard for all security products that effectively deter and reduce crime. SBD work with manufacturers and standards authorities to ensure that security standards are current and updated to keep pace with emerging crime trends.

Learn more about Secured by Design and our member companies at: www.securedbydesign.com