What ARX Perimeters does

ARX Perimeters designs, manufactures, and rents rapid-deployment perimeter security systems built around two core product lines: the patent-pending ARX High Security Fence System — a 3-5-8 welded wire mesh anti-climb panel with tamper-proof bolts, surface-mounted installation, and engineered wind ratings up to 130 mph — and a portfolio of crash-rated vehicle barriers including the Pitagone F18 (carrying seven independent crash certifications), Modular Vehicle Barriers, Mobile Wedge Barriers, and the ARX STOPPER. The company also rents portable ballistic guard shacks and bollards and holds the only LPS 1175 certification for a temporary fence in the United States, alongside ASTM F2656, PAS68, IWA14-1, NIJ-IV, and ISO 9001 certifications.

Name

ARX Perimeters

Legal name

ARX Perimeters

Website

https://arxperimeters.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ARX Perimeters designs, manufactures, and rents rapid-deployment anti-climb fencing and crash-rated vehicle barriers for government, law enforcement, critical infrastructure, construction, and event security customers. Now operates as Sunbelt Rentals Perimeter Security following its August 2025 acquisition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Perimeter Security Systems

NAICS

Investigation, Guard, and Armored Car Services (56161)

SIC

Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial & Construction Site Security (IMAIAEAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Event Traffic, Parking & Perimeter Security (BPAKACAJ), Convention, Trade Show & Exhibition Security (BPAKACAD), Festivals, Fairs & Outdoor Event Security (BPAKACAC)

Keywords

• Perimeter security solutions
• Hostile vehicle mitigation
• High security fencing
• Crash rated barriers
• Portable guard shacks

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Direct purchase of perimeter security equipment including high security fences, vehicle barriers, guard shacks, bollards, and accessories. One-time capital expenditure model for organizations requiring permanent installations.
2. Equipment Rentals: Short-term and long-term rental programs for all perimeter security equipment. Short-term rentals for events (days/weeks), long-term rentals spanning multiple years. Includes customized standby and storage programs for immediate availability.
3. Perimeter Protection Standby Program: Pre-positioned security solutions with facility analysis, multiple layout options, predetermined fence layout storage, and agreed framework for rapid installation when called upon. Functions as an insurance policy against civil unrest and non-peaceful protests.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ARX Perimeters designs, distributes, and rents proprietary perimeter security systems including LPS 1175 certified anti-climb high security fencing (3-5-8 welded mesh, surface-mounted rapid deployment) and crash-rated vehicle barriers (Pitagone F18, ARX STOPPER!, Modular Barriers, Mobile Wedge). Offerings span short-term event rentals, long-term project rentals, standby pre-positioned programs, and direct equipment sales to government, law enforcement, critical infrastructure, construction, and event customers across the US, UK, and Canada.

Product overview

ARX Perimeters is a perimeter security company offering a comprehensive portfolio of physical security products for rental and purchase. The core offering centers on high-security anti-climb fencing systems (ARX High Security Fence) and vehicle barrier solutions (Mobile Wedge Barriers, ARX STOPPER!, Pitagone F18, Modular Vehicle Barriers). These are complemented by access control products including Portable Guard Shacks, ARX Mobile Guard Towers, and security accessories like Ballistic Blocks, Anti-Trespass Panels, and CROM. The product line is designed for layered perimeter defense, with products ranging from rapid-deployment temporary fencing to crash-rated vehicle barriers certified to ASTM, PAS68, and IWA14-1 standards. ARX operates as the Perimeter Security Division of Sunbelt Rentals following its August 2025 acquisition.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ARX High Security Fence Anti-climb, 100% surface-mounted, rapid-deployment temporary fencing system with 3-5-8 welded mesh, tamper-proof bolts, and wind ratings up to 130 mph. Sold or rented to government, law enforcement, critical infrastructure, construction, and event organizations for temporary perimeter protection.
• ARX Mobile Wedge Barriers Portable trailer-mounted active vehicle barriers for hostile vehicle mitigation, deployable in 15-20 minutes, available in 12ft, 16ft, and 20ft clear openings with ASTM M30/P3, M40/P3, and M50/P3 crash ratings (with bollards). For event security, government facilities, critical infrastructure, and temporary site protection.
• ARX STOPPER! Vehicle Barriers Surface-mounted, crash-tested, pedestrian-permeable hostile vehicle mitigation barriers designed to create secure perimeters against vehicle attacks while allowing pedestrian access. For facility perimeters, event security, and critical infrastructure.
• Pitagone F18 Mobile Vehicle Barrier The world's most crash-tested mobile vehicle barrier (7 independent certifications), rapidly deployable by one person in 5-7 minutes, expandable for scalable vehicle attack mitigation. For high-security perimeters, events, and critical infrastructure requiring certified crash protection with pedestrian and emergency vehicle accessibility.
• Modular Vehicle Barrier Lightweight modular crash-tested (ASTM M30/P2) vehicle barriers in 5ft, 10ft, and 20ft modular sections that connect to form continuous barriers; up to 400 linear feet deliverable in a single shipment. For construction sites, event perimeters, and temporary facility protection.
• Portable Guard Shacks Portable 4ft x 6ft insulated steel guard stations for access control and security personnel, with optional HVAC and ballistic-rated versions exceeding NIJ-IV and .50 caliber armor-piercing protection. For site access control at events, construction sites, critical infrastructure, and government facilities.
• Kibo Cabins Ballistic Guard Shacks Ballistic-rated single-person and two-person guard shacks from Kibo Cabins (Greek manufacturer), distributed exclusively in the US by ARX Perimeters for military bases, NATO deployments, and high-security locations requiring tested ballistic protection.
• TB150 Portable Bollards Portable security bollards for temporary vehicle barrier applications, available in trailer kit configurations for transportation and rapid deployment at sites requiring stand-alone bollard protection.
• Ballistic Blocks Ballistic protection blocks (sandbag-like ballistic building blocks) for security applications requiring immediate ballistic shielding at facility perimeters, guard posts, and protected locations.
• CROM (TacRion) CROM (TacRion) perimeter security product offering an additional layer of perimeter protection. Available for both rental and direct purchase for government, commercial, and event customers.
• ARX Mobile Guard Towers Relocatable, mobile guard towers providing elevated surveillance and perimeter monitoring at temporary sites, events, construction projects, and security-critical installations.
• Anti-Trespass Panels 100% recycled rubber anti-trespass panels with raised cones functioning as physical and visual deterrents at restricted areas, suitable for high-security fence applications and pedestrian access control zones.
• FenceBox FenceBox security enclosure product used in fencing applications to add a layer of protection or concealment at perimeter installations.
• Perimeter Protection Standby Program Recurring standby/pre-positioned security program where ARX conducts facility analysis, develops multiple layout options, stores predetermined fence configurations, and commits to rapid installation upon customer request - functioning as an insurance policy against civil unrest and non-peaceful protests for major retailers and commercial properties.

Quantifiable outcome

• A 20-foot section of modular vehicle barrier can stop a 15,000-pound vehicle traveling 30 mph
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kibo CabinscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 4 June 2024International partnership announced June 4, 2024. ARX Perimeters serves as US distributor for Kibo Cabins ballistic rated guard shacks (single person and two-person models). Kibo Cabins is a Greek manufacturer established in 1998 with products deployed to military bases, NATO, and conflict zones worldwide. ARX provides Kibo products to US market for organizations requiring ballistic rated guard booths.
• PitagonecoreTechnology or IntegrationGlobal partnership for Pitagone F18 Mobile Vehicle Barrier - the most crash tested and certified mobile vehicle barrier in the world with 7 separate certifications. ARX offers exclusive distribution and rental of Pitagone products in US market.
• Kontek IndustriescoreTechnology or IntegrationKontek Industries provides advanced security solutions including guard shacks manufactured by KONTEK and distributed by ARX Perimeters. Products feature full steel construction and full insulation for all weather conditions.
• NOBLEminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNOBLE provides fully integrated supply chain management including logistics and technical support, procurement, inventory, and distribution management. Mission-tested partner to shorten logistics pipeline.
• Controlled Products Systems Group (CPSG)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLargest inventory of perimeter access control equipment in US with regional distribution centers for quick service and immediate product availability.
• CRD ProtectionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerComprehensive supplier of qualified security solutions including investigation, training, personal security, background checks, crisis preparedness, analysis and security management. Specialists from Police Authority, Armed Forces, media sector, insurance and financial industry.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Gibraltar Perimeter Security: Manufacturer of crash-rated anti-vehicle barriers and high security anti-personnel fence products established in 2005. Listed as an ARX partner but also operates in directly adjacent product categories, competing for similar government and critical infrastructure contracts.
• Delta Scientific Corporation: Established in 1974, Delta Scientific is a leading global manufacturer of vehicle access control barriers including bollards, gates, and crash-rated systems. It directly competes with ARX's vehicle barrier portfolio across government and critical infrastructure deployments, though Delta is more focused on permanent installations than rapid-deployment rentals.
• ATG Access: UK-based manufacturer of hostile vehicle mitigation (HVM) barriers, bollards, and road blockers with PAS68/IWA14 certifications. Directly competes with ARX in the crash-rated barrier segment, particularly for government and high-profile event deployments, and shares ARX's certification-driven positioning.
• Ameristar Perimeter Security: Major manufacturer of high-security perimeter fencing, gates, and access control products serving commercial, government, and critical infrastructure markets. Directly comparable to ARX in anti-climb fencing, though Ameristar is more focused on permanent installations and has broader product breadth.
• Pitagone: Manufacturer of the F18 mobile vehicle barrier — the most crash-tested and certified mobile barrier in the world. ARX is the exclusive U.S. distributor but the underlying technology is a competing solution globally, making Pitagone a peer for comparable product assessments.
• Frontier Pitts: UK-based manufacturer of automatic bollards, road blockers, gates, and hostile vehicle mitigation barriers. Comparable to ARX's vehicle barrier portfolio and active in similar government and event security deployments, though primarily serving the UK and EMEA market.
• Heald: UK-based hostile vehicle mitigation specialist offering bollards, road blockers, and surface-mounted barriers with multiple PAS68/IWA14 certifications. Comparable to ARX in surface-mounted rapid-deployment barrier design and government/law enforcement customer base.
• Kontek Industries: Manufacturer of insulated all-steel guard shacks and access control structures. Listed as an ARX partner but directly overlaps with ARX's portable guard shack product line, particularly for government, military, and critical infrastructure customers.

Broad incumbents

• Betafence: Large global perimeter fencing manufacturer offering high-security fencing, welded mesh panels, and integrated access control. Broad incumbent with much wider product portfolio and international footprint than ARX, but competes in the same high-security fencing category.

Emerging players

• Rosehill Security: Manufacturer of ballistic and perimeter security solutions including anti-ricochet tiles and bullet-absorbent building blocks. An ARX partner that overlaps with ARX's ballistic protection products for guard shacks and high-security installations, though smaller in scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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