Crimsafe: Setting the Australian standard of safety

Nearly 30 years ago, Crimsafe was created to solve two problems faced by Australians; rising home burglaries and damage caused by severe weather. Today, Crimsafe’s locally made security screens address all that and more – working to make the world a safer place.

“Our Crimsafe team comes to work every day for one reason. To help people, families, and communities live safer,” said Jim Sturgess, Crimsafe CEO.

Since launching the original “Crimsafe Regular” screen in 1996, Crimsafe has become an industry leader in stainless steel security systems. Known for its iconic Tensile Tuff® steel mesh screens that are used on windows and doors, Crimsafe can be found in countless homes and businesses across the country today.

The company’s strength lies in its local manufacturing and continual testing and development. Crimsafe revolutionised the industry with its technological advancements and shows no signs of slowing down.

From its famous 0.9mm 304 structural-grade Tensile Tuff® stainless steel mesh to the patented Screw-Clamp® technology that “bites down” on the mesh for incredible strength, Crimsafe stands as an example of Australian ingenuity and unwavering appetite to improve.

Located in Yatala, Queensland, “The Crimpact Zone” is the company’s Research and Design facility where these innovations are born. Tom Woodward, Crimsafe’s Group General Manager, stated the local R&D team is continually seeking ways to test and enhance the effectiveness of Crimsafe’s product range.

“We may have the strongest mesh security screen products in Australia, but we’re never satisfied. We never stop looking for ways to set new benchmarks in the security screen industry,” said Woodward. “From real-world intruder tests, to storm, heat attenuation and fire testing, we have put our screens through some of the toughest tests possible.”

Some of the Crimpact Zone tests involve knife shears, kicking, bats and battering rams – which may seem extreme, but are performed to ensure that families and businesses can feel safe when Crimsafe is installed.

Crimsafe’s screens have been independently tested by Australian universities, which found that they exceed the safety levels required by the Australian Standards.

“Manufacturing locally means that we’re very familiar with the safety standards that Australians require,” said Woodward. “Crimsafe security screens don’t just meet the standards – they exceed them.”

While Crimsafe screens prioritise strength and security, the range of products also addresses other issues faced by Australians, including keeping out insects, letting in air flow, offering energy efficiency or simply removing unsightly bars and grilles – all without compromising on safety.

“Crimsafe not only blocks 53% of solar heat gain to stop heat gain or loss and help Australians to save on their air-conditioning bill, it also provides UV protection, blocking 62% of UV rays,” said Woodward.

“Crimsafe screens are also made to provide protection from bushfires and cyclone debris,” said Woodward. “As a building material, it’s a unique solution for architects, engineers, designers, and builders that brings uncompromising strength and limitless possibilities to every project.”

Crimsafe’s network extends around the country, with over 120 Crimsafe Authorised Licensees that employ directly and indirectly over 2,000 hardworking Australians.

Crimsafe CEO, Jim Sturgess, said, “Our local security experts are embedded in the community and help their neighbours to live safer in their homes, every day. We’re exceptionally proud of our commitment to deliver Australian Made home security products to our customers while also contributing to the employment of hard-working Australians.”

Since 2020, Crimsafe has displayed the famous green and gold kangaroo logo on its locally manufactured product range.

“Crimsafe is Australian Made because we value supporting local jobs, and it’s a fundamental part of our business that we manufacture here”, said Woodward. “We’re proud to be a global business founded in Australia.”

Find out more at crimsafe.com.au