Safetyflex has developed Fix Block 50, a revolutionary low-cost hostile vehicle mitigation (HVM) block that sets a new global benchmark in perimeter security. Independently crash tested at the HORIBA MIRA Test Facility, UK, in accordance with ISO 22343-1, Fix Block 50 was designed to stop a 7.5-tonne truck (tested impact vehicle mass of 7.2 tonnes) travelling at 50 mph (80 km/h). It achieved the world's first performance rating for a single tested 50 mph (80 km/h) HVM block, recording zero penetration beyond the protected side of the block and zero major debris travel—establishing a new benchmark in hostile vehicle mitigation.

Requiring a foundation depth of just 300 mm, the uniquely engineered shallow-foundation system significantly reduces excavation, installation time, groundworks and overall project costs compared with traditional HVM systems. The result is a high-performance security solution that can be installed more quickly, with less disruption and a lower environmental impact.

Designed for modern public spaces, Fix Block 50 delivers proven protection while integrating seamlessly into the surrounding environment. A range of architectural finishes and discreet cover options—including planters, street furniture and bespoke cladding—allow the system to complement streetscapes, retail destinations, transport hubs, leisure venues and other public realm projects without compromising security.

For higher-security applications, the modular Fix Block 50 units can also be configured to create a robust HVM walling system, providing enhanced perimeter protection for airports, police stations, government buildings, data centres, military facilities and critical national infrastructure.

By combining world-first crash performance, an ultra-shallow 300 mm foundation and a highly adaptable modular design, Fix Block 50 redefines what is possible in hostile vehicle mitigation—delivering uncompromising protection, faster installation, lower costs and exceptional flexibility for architects, engineers and security professionals.