As part of the MBC project in the Alpes de Haute Provence department, EPC France called on France Maccaferri to provide a wide range of solutions for protection against falling rocks. Firstly, for urgent work, screens and anchors were supplied in addition to replacement supplies for the maintenance of existing structures.

In addition, Maccaferri was asked by EPC to supply a wide range of screens tested in accordance with European approval EAD 340059-00-0106, including the new RB 2000 and RB 3000 barriers, which feature a new braking system and no lateral opening between the post and the net. This gives very good performance in terms of residual height (around 70% – Category A) and elongation (less than around 7.0 m). One of the aims in developing these two new screens was to make it easier and quicker for installation companies to install them.

As part of its ongoing quest for innovation, Maccaferri has created HELLOMAC, an intelligent impact warning system. The systems have been installed on both new and existing screens. Several levels of alert and procedures were defined to meet the needs of the project owner (mobile notification, light signal and alarm, traffic light, on-site intervention).