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MPs welcome the ban on metal bull bars and urge the use of life saving, non rigid Frontal Protection Systems

MP Paul Flynn who has recently submitted an Early Day Motion (EDM) for debate in the House of Commons has seen growing all party support from 36 MPs, all welcoming the ban on metal bull bars and urging the use of non rigid Frontal Protection Systems (FPS).

MP applauds Concept Mouldings and its life saving 'bull bar'

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Automotive manufacturer and safety specialist Concept Mouldings (www.conceptmouldings.co.uk) has been applauded for its revolutionary Endura Frontal Protection System (FPS) which has been proven to make many 4x4s, SUVs and LCVs up to 50 times safer in the unfortunate event of front end collisions with pedestrians and cyclists.

Non compliant metal bull bars banned from Friday 25th May encouraging safer Frontal Protection Systems for pedestrian protection

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From Friday 25th May 2007, the UK Minister of State for Transport has confirmed it is illegal to continue to manufacture, market non approved metal bull bars (no sale is necessary to be breaking the law) and sell metal bull bars that do not comply with the new EU legislation (Directive 2005/66/EC) for pedestrian protection. The maximum penalty to be imposed within the UK is 12 months in prison and a substantial £20,000 fine.

New energy absorbing 'bull bars' anticipate future pedestrian safety laws for vehicles

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Old style metal bull bars will be banned by a new European law which comes into effect on 25th May, but a new generation of energy absorbing products have been shown to make vehicles safer, anticipating future pedestrian safety legislation on both Frontal Protection Systems (bull bars) and the vehicles themselves.

Distributors who continue to sell illegal metal bull bars face imprisonment

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From 25th May 2007, Minister of State for Transport has confirmed it is illegal to continue to manufacture and sell metal bull bars that do not comply with the new EU legislation (Directive 2005/66/EC) for pedestrian protection. The maximum penalty to be imposed within the UK is 12 months in prison and a substantial £20,000 fine.

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Fleet drivers can now meet social responsibility goals and start saving lives today

The new Endura Frontal Protection System (FPS) has been tested and proven to make fleet vehicles up to 50 times safer for vulnerable road users such as children. In the event of a front end collision, the FPS significantly reduces the risk of injury or death for all pedestrians and cyclists.

Testing on a wide range of vehicles (including those made as far back as 1991) has shown impressive results for a reduced risk of injury to vulnerable road users when an Endura FPS is fitted. Testing on a typical 2005 LCV (Light Commercial Vehicle), in line with recent EU legislation for Frontal Protection Systems has demonstrated that the latest Endura FPS model reduces the risk of head injury from over 97 per cent in the worst case down to less than 1 per cent. Risk of injury to the pelvic and abdomen, upper leg and lower leg is also substantially reduced.

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Concept Mouldings seeks technology partners to assist with making vehicles safer for pedestrians

Concept Mouldings (www.conceptmouldings.co.uk) is seeking for technology partners to assist in the development of active and passive pedestrian safety systems at the European Automotive Design roadshow.

The company specialises in creative engineering solutions for the automotive industry (OEM) and has developed a revolutionary energy absorbing Frontal Protection System (FPS) for vehicles, which makes them up to 50 times safer in the event of a front end collision with pedestrians and cyclists.

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Concept Mouldings sets its sights on saloon vehicles for its new Endura safety system at Automechanika launch

Concept Mouldings which recently launched a range of energy absorbing aftermarket frontal protection systems has shown how this technology could be integrated into new vehicle designs at Automechanika.

The basis of the new system is a plastic, energy absorbing barrier between the pedestrian and hard parts at the front of the vehicle such as the bonnet leading edge, the radiator and the engine. Tests on the aftermarket Endura Frontal Protection System conducted at MIRA have already shown that the risk of pedestrian injury can be reduced by up to fifty times on many large vehicles.

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Concept Mouldings to unveil integrated pedestrian safety development at Automechanika following praise for its new frontal protection system

Concept Mouldings has achieved international acclaim for its new aftermarket frontal protection system and is set to unveil how this can be incorporated and further developed in aftermarket and original vehicle design at Automechanika on Wednesday 13th September.

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Endura set to save lives with Formula 4 distribution

Endura, the revolutionary new Frontal Protection System which makes vehicles up to 50 times safer for pedestrians is to be distributed by Formula 4, one of the UK’s leading distributors of products for 4 x 4s and vans.

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First EC legislative test confirms safety breakthrough

Following benchmark testing on typical large 4x4 vehicles, SUVs and vans, the Endura Frontal Protection System (FPS) has now been tested on the Toyota RAV 4. The results confirm the benefits for pedestrian safety in Europe, and the rest of the world. The latest breakthrough results are shown below.

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Revolutionary breakthrough makes the 4x4 50 times safer for the pedestrian

The new Endura Frontal Protection System (FPS) produced by Concept Mouldings (www.conceptmouldings.co.uk) can make 4x4s up to 50 times safer in the event of a front-end collision with a child. Benchmark tests carried out at MIRA (one of Europe’s leading vehicle design, development and certification centres) have proved that with an Endura FPS fitted, the risk of head injury reduces from over 98 per cent in the worst case down to less than 2 per cent. Children typically incur Head injuries from fronts of vehicles and these often prove to be fatal. Risk of injury to the Abdomen, upper leg and lower leg are also substantially reduced.

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Concept Mouldings in quest for distributors as Thatcham and RAC Foundation endorse work in pedestrian safety

Automotive industry manufacturer and specialist supplier Concept Mouldings has been applauded for its revolutionary Endura Frontal Protection System (www.endura-fps.co.uk) which can now be distributed throughout the world making many vehicles safer in the unfortunate event of front-end collisions with pedestrians and cyclists.

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Concept Mouldings launches its new exciting Endura Frontal Protection System

Concept Mouldings has launched its new Endura Frontal Protection System (FPS) for SUVs, 4x4s and light commercial vans which will save lives and reduce the risk of serious injuries to vulnerable road users from 99 per cent to 2 per cent.

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Vans, SUVs and 4x4s can be made much safer as well as reducing insurance claims

Concept Mouldings has launched its new Endura Frontal Protection System (FPS) for vans, 4x4s and SUVs which will save lives, reduce serious injuries to vulnerable road users and could reduce insurance premiums.

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Pedestrians to be the focus for safer vehicle fronts

Following dramatic improvements for car occupant safety, European legislators are now making vehicles and accessories safer for pedestrians. From May 2007 Frontal Protection Systems (FPS) will need type approval and will be required to pass strict tests for pedestrian safety which will be impossible for old style metal bull bars to pass. The only qualifying products will then be energy absorbing products which will actually make the vehicles safer. Similar legislation for the vehicles themselves is likely to follow after 2010.

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Revolutionary breakthrough features on BBC Midlands Today

Automotive industry manufacturer and specialist supplier Concept Mouldings featured on BBC Midlands Today for its revolutionary Endura Frontal Protection System (www.endura-fps.co.uk), which can make many vehicles safer in the unfortunate event of front-end collisions with pedestrians and cyclists.

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Thatcham and RAC Foundation applaud Concept Mouldings

Automotive manufacturers and specialists Concept Mouldings have been applauded for its revolutionary Endura Frontal Protection System.

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Road safety: frontal protection systems on motor vehicles (amend. direct. 70/156/EEC)

Expansion of Current Facility

Concept Mouldings has now purchased another 15,000 square feet of manufacturing space and has relocated its CADCAM engineering and tooling facility to its group headquarters in Wolverhampton.

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Concept Mouldings receives backing for breakthrough in pedestrian safety

Automotive supplier Concept Mouldings has received financial backing and support from leading agencies in the Midlands to help it promote its revolutionary new safety device for 4x4s and vans.

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New energy absorbing Frontal Protection Systems (FPS) for SUVs and vans will save lives and reduce injuries

New energy absorbing plastic fronts for SUVs and vans will save lives and reduce serious injuries to vulnerable road users according to Concept Mouldings, a leading, UK based automotive parts supplier.

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MIRA Test Results

The testing carried out has proved that the latest development of Concepts Frontal Protection Systems can make many SUV’s, 4 x 4’s and Light Commercial Vans safer in the unfortunate event of front end collisions with pedestrians and cyclists.
Risk of Pedestrian Injury

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The Department of Transport National Statistics on road casualties in Great Britain in 2005

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New Endura brand heralds a breakthrough in pedestrian safety

Concept Mouldings is launching its new Endura branded Frontal Protection Systems (FPS) for SUVs, 4 x 4s and vans which will save lives and reduce serious injuries to vulnerable road users.

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Vans could be made much safer with new Frontal Protection Systems (FPS)

Concept Mouldings is launching its new Endura branded Frontal Protection System for vans which will save lives and reduce serious injuries to vulnerable road users.