La Barrière Automatique
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The innovation, robustness and reliability of LBA & AMCO products have been driving the perimeter security market forward since 1984.
At La Barrière Automatique, our top priority is to listen and work together not only to satisfy our customers’ requirements, but to go above and beyond, so that together we can contribute to a safer world.
We have been building our expertise for over 40 years through an approach based on constant innovation and efficient customer service, while anticipating market needs.
We are Europe’s leading manufacturer of flow management products. We are passionate about how we craft our product range, and our values are reflected in every detail.
Our products are designed to last even in the most complex environments all over the world. They include the world’s widest range of access barriers, pedestrian turnstiles and speed gates.
Our three brands offer the most comprehensive range of flow management and perimeter security products on the French market and the most innovative range in the world:
- La Barrière Automatique : boom barriers
(automatic and manual), pedestrian access turnstiles, high-speed gates. - Amco les Escamotables : fixed and retractable bollards, power posts, anti-intrusion barriers, tyre killers and road blockers.
Thanks to our years of experience, our international subsidiaries and a network of installers operating worldwide, we can help you secure every site to the highest standards.
Tailor-made design and manufacture: we develop our business by respecting our commercial partners and building trusting relationships with them. The satisfaction of our customers and users is at the heart of everything we do.
40 year of history
LBA & AMCO have revolutionised the world of perimeter security with the launch of several innovative products that have become market standards.
Over the past 40 years, these innovations have not only made LBA & AMCO the market leader, but have also changed the whole approach to perimeter security and flow management.
Birth of La Barrière Automatique
n 1970, Georges Harhoura bought a small company that manufactured gates and installed fences. In 1984, he created La Barrière Automatique, which holds a patent for a compression spring.
The range of barriers is growing
La Barrière Automatique specialises in the manufacture and installation of boom barriers, including for lane closures, initially for a local market.
Creation of AMCO Les Escamotables
Two visionaries, Mr. Belaval and Mr. Murolo, join forces to create AMCO Les Escamotables. Their goal: to innovate in the world of perimeter security by creating the first retractable bollard.
The range grows
Development of the most extensive range of automatic barriers on the market.
Transition to indirect sales
Grégoire Harhoura completely transforms the company’s business: the transition to indirect sales. La Barrière Automatique develops its own network of installers by cultivating lasting relationships of trust.
Launch of anti-intrusion products
Amco Les Escamotables expands its range of crash-tested and certified HVM solutions to protect the most sensitive sites.
La Barrière Automatique becomes a leader in the world of car parks
La Barrière Automatique leads the car park market thanks to the innovative LBA 63PK car park barrier.
The world’s leading toll barrier
La Barrière Automatique revolutionises the toll market with the launch of its LBA 63PG barrier, boasting an automatic un-hinging and rehinging mechanism that makes La Barrière Automatique the world leader in toll barriers.
Amco Les Escamotables becomes a key player in anti-intrusion technology
Amco Les Escamotables carries out 25 approved crash tests to guarantee the effectiveness of its anti-intrusion range: the brand leaps ahead as the French leader in the field.
Entry into the pedestrian access sector
La Barrière Automatique extends its range and launches its first pedestrian turnstile models.
Lean Management in factories
Lean Management is applied to our factories. Objectives: to certify quality, shorten delivery times and reduce the carbon footprint to satisfy customers in terms of time and quality.
France’s leading manufacturer of perimeter security products
La Barrière Automatique and Amco Les Retamotables are joining forces to become the European leader in the manufacture of perimeter security products in Europe.
Accelerating innovation
The Group creates its innovation department based on the agile working methods put in place during the COVID period.
Development of the Design range
La Barrière Automatique launches the Security By Design range: innovative patented products that are unique worldwide, combining strength and aesthetics. The Group is also developing the Miss Clean hand sanitiser gel dispenser, the first urban hand hygiene terminal.
The Flex Arm, a game-changing innovation
The FLEX Arm becomes the most economical and sustainable arm on the market. Combining speed and flexibility, this patented solution can withstand the most violent impacts.
Launch of digital solutions
Launch of LBA connect, the solution designed for remote control of automatic barriers and obstacles. Development of ONE-C, designed for remote management of all our products.
Development of the drop-off parking range
Controlled remotely and not requiring any civil engineering work, the La Barrière Automatique drop-off parking bollard is an innovative and connected solution that fits into the pedestrianisation plans of the city of tomorrow.
Launch of the LBAi W Gate speed gate
The ultra-fast opening LBAi W Gate equipped with a patented artificial intelligence detection system revolutionises the speed gate market.
Our key figures
Le Groupe LBA
2 complementary brands with expertise in managing intensive vehicle and pedestrian flows
Securing, streamlining and controlling your access points
Backed by 40 years of innovation and expertise, the La Barrière Automatique brand guarantees reliable, high-performance access control. A wide range of barriers and pedestrian turnstiles that are designed, and constantly improved upon, to meet every need. From lightweight, fast barriers for pay car parks and motorway toll booths to heavy barriers and gates with reinforced protection for industrial and logistics sites.
Every day, we improve our products to satisfy our customers and make their daily lives easier. Quick installation, easy maintenance: our barriers are designed to save you time. Our solutions are reliable and robust, designed for intensive use and built to last.
By innovating, La Barrière Automatique provides you with a comprehensive access security solution. Our design office is on hand to offer you a made-to-measure service. From personalised service to long-term support, we provide support every step of the way to ensure your challenges are met.
Put your sites under high protection
Amco Les Escamotables can help you secure the entire perimeter of your sites. We work with you to find solutions for managing each access point and securing the perimeter of sites and buildings as a whole.
Our Amco High Security range is designed to secure the most sensitive sites, such as nuclear and military sites and public-access buildings. The precision and robustness of our security products are our top priority. Road blockers, tyre killers, security barriers and HVM bollards: our products are crash-tested to prove their ability to withstand the most violent intrusions, with vehicles of up to 12 tonnes travelling at 80 km/h.
Our Amco Urbaine range is specially designed to secure, control and manage access in towns and cities: demarcation of pedestrian zones, parking management and the protection of public buildings such as schools and stations. Fixed or retractable, automatic or mechanical: our vast range of security bollards is designed to meet the most varied challenges. Together, we are rising to the challenges of changing mobility.
LBA products worldwide
Groupe international, La Barrière Automatique et AMCO Les Escamotables sont implantés dans 5 continents, dans chaque lieu, nous mettons notre expertise à votre service en nous adaptant aux enjeux locaux.