Wabtec Taps TransMark to Sell vShield Driver Protection Barriers
The heavy-duty vShield operator protection door is currently being used by more than 40 North American transit agencies to provide a critical defensive barrier against assaults and other unwanted interactions.
Designed for easy installation, Wabtec's vShield is ideal for both new and retrofit applications.
Wabtec
Wabtec Bus Solutions partnered with TransMark Transit Marketing Group to conduct outside sales, business development and sales support for the vShield operator protection door.
“We are enthusiastic about our partnership with TransMark and their ability to build on the success of our innovative vShield operator protection door,” said John Condon, VP, sales, North America. “TransMark is a leading transit manufacturers’ rep firm that has earned their reputation across the industry by providing high-quality products to enhance vehicle safety, comfort, and efficiency. The vShield is a perfect fit.”
Manufactured exclusively by Wabtec Bus Solutions, the heavy-duty vShield operator protection door is currently being used by more than 40 North American transit agencies to provide a critical defensive barrier against assaults and other unwanted interactions. Features include two high-velocity fans for optimum airflow within the operator compartment, electrically operated window, and outer glass contoured for unobstructed mirror views. The laminated safety glass is anti-reflective and anti-glare.
Designed for easy installation, the vShield is ideal for both new and retrofit applications.
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