COME FORWARD: Who manufactured these riot-proof brackets?
Clive Couldwell, August 10, 2011
Following the London riots, AV Magazine is searching for the manufacturer of the infamous riot-proof tv brackets in Ladbroke’s Lavender Hill branch in London.
We've heard of vandal-proof but never riot-proof
We ask the world of AV to come forward so we can reward these brackets with the praise they deserve.
The brackets have become so famous they even have their own Facebook page, with nearly 40,000 fans.
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[...] Public Affairs Manager, Richard Royal for the latest update to our continuing story of the bookies’ riot-proof screen and brackets.Facebook users have called on Ladbrokes to auction its invincible plasma television screen for [...]
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Ladbrokes have had to invest heavily over the last decade in anti-theft protection because a break in to a store is a fairly regular occurence!
It’s not just the bracket though, it’s the shopfitting, the fixings and the installer that should be applauded.
You could also have a look at this doing the rounds…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjXLnDq8V8Q
It was a truly impressive demonstration. I nearly started to feel sorry for them.
kinkia
Dear All,
I am the Ladbrokes Public Affairs Manager and I am happy to provide the info on the bracket manufacturers. I will make them aware of this page.
I also thought you may be interested to read this…
INVINCIBLE LADBROKES TV TO BE AUCTIONED?
Facebook users have called on bookmakers Ladbrokes to auction their invincible plasma television screen for charity in the wake of the London riots.
A group called ‘Ladbrokes don’t f*** about when it comes to TV brackets’, which swiftly gained over 45,000 followers, was created after footage was shown of looters being unable to detach the television screen from the wall of the company’s Lavendar Hill shop, despite up to three people using their whole body strength by hanging off it.
The footage, and the TV itself, quickly became iconic as a symbol of defiance against the criminals, and the Facebook group conducted a poll encouraging its members to suggest how best to commemorate it. Of several thousand votes, more than half have suggested auctioning the television for charity.
Other suggestions included installing a blue plaque, nominating it as an official 2012 Olympic Torch Bearer, and putting it forward to replace Boris Johnson as the next Mayor of London.
Richard Royal, Public Affairs Manager at Ladbrokes commented:
“Whilst the incident itself was clearly very serious and disturbing, it is an indication of the London spirit to be able to put a silver lining on what otherwise is a very black cloud.
“We have noted of the strength of community feeling regarding the bastion of defiance that is our TV screen, and the suggestion that we should consider auctioning it, with proceeds going to the clean-up operation. I have asked for the condition of the TV to be assessed, after which I see no reason why this can’t happen.”
That’s absolutely brilliant Richard. Thanks for the update!
Key Total Vision designed and manufactured these brackets, we also installed them in to this shop. The product is part of our standard range of high security brackets. Anyone what more information please contact us on 01928 571 169 or visit http://www.keytv.co.uk
Enjoyed reading this article, riot proof brackets are the key. I’ve installed quite a few brackets in the past from http://www.umount.co.uk and they work very well. The England forward pack could’nt pull them off the wall.