31 July 2025 | 
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Barriers for parking areas
Industrial protections
In places such as shopping malls, large retail and wholesale stores, and other large facilities, the flow of cars must always be carefully monitored.
When planning traffic flow in a large parking area, it’s important to consider the available space and vehicle movement in order to anticipate potential points vulnerable to bumps and collisions.
Even the most attentive and experienced drivers may struggle to execute every maneuver perfectly in parking lots where space is limited.
That’s exactly where our MPM parking barriers come into play.
Why Parking Barriers Matter
The use of flexible protections in parking areas is a practice that helps prevent damage to structures and, above all, to customers’ vehicles.
Installing barriers is always recommended in high-traffic areas and in locations with a higher risk of impact — for example, around columns and pillars, low walls, and other structures.
Column protections
In parking areas, columns are critical points that are often exposed to accidental impacts from cars or trolleys. Installing protective barriers helps safeguard both the structures and the vehicles, reducing maintenance costs and ensuring greater safety for users and infrastructure.
Made from durable, highly visible materials, our protections — such as the HUG TOWER and other MPM column guards — absorb impacts, preventing damage and keeping the area in perfect condition over time.
In addition, they also protect the impacting vehicle by offering a flexible surface that reduces the intensity of the collision.
Antivehicle protections
Vehicle impact barriers are an essential solution for protecting high-traffic infrastructures such as parking areas.
MPM’s parking protections are designed to absorb impact energy and flex to prevent damage.
As parking barriers, we at MPM recommend using solutions such as the LM or LINK LM, as their height, structure, and strength make them ideal for installation at the head of parking spaces. They provide additional protection for both structures and vehicles, reducing the risk of accidental damage and improving the overall safety of the area.
Wheel Stop
Wheel stops, also known as car stops, are essential devices for ensuring safety and organization in parking areas. These physical elements clearly mark the boundaries of parking spaces, preventing vehicles from exceeding limits and encroaching on areas not intended for parking, such as sidewalks or traffic lanes.
MPM Protections offers two types of wheel stops designed to meet different needs:
- Car Stop: Made from weather-resistant recycled rubber, this wheel stop is equipped with reflective elements to ensure high visibility both during the day and at night. It is ideal for clearly defining parking areas and preventing accidental bumps.
- Truck Stop: Designed for heavy vehicles, this wheel stop allows precise positioning of trucks in loading and unloading areas, improving efficiency and safety in logistics operations.
Investing in parking protection systems is not only about preserving structures and reducing maintenance costs — it is, above all, about increasing safety for vehicles, pedestrians, and infrastructure. Impact barriers, column protections, and wheel stops work together to create an orderly, safe, and user-friendly environment.
Solutions like those from MPM — made from high-performance materials such as REFLEX and designed to adapt to different contexts — help prevent accidents, reduce impact damage, and enhance the overall experience for those using the space. In a well-protected parking area, safety is not an optional extra, but a structural feature.
