MITIE Group PLC ("MITIE"), the FTSE250 strategic outsourcing and energy services company, is delighted to announce the appointment of Crawford Gillies as a Non-Executive Director of the Company with effect from today. His biographical details are as follows: Crawford Gillies enjoyed a highly successful executive career with the strategic management consultancy Bain & Company over 25 years, becoming a partner in 1988 and subsequently assuming leadership of the firm's European business from 2001 until he stepped down at the end of 2005. He has since forged a varied and successful portf...

MITIE has launched its new Command Centre Excellence programme, approved by NOCN, to train its control room operators and supervisors within its total security management (TSM) business. The programme was developed following a review of the activities at MiTec to further develop the control room team; raising their skill level and giving them a formal development programme. MITIE developed 12 modules for the programme, working with Jigsaw Training, which is aimed at operators and team supervisors. Modules include: Understanding behaviour Internal and external service Tele...

The awards, which showcase excellence and outstanding performance by security employees across the industry, were presented by Sir Hugh Orde OBE QPM, President of the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO), on 27 June at the Association's exclusive annual lunch at the London Hilton on Park Lane. Leading the industry with the highest number of awards given to any security specialist this year, VSG's talented employees were recognised with two awards for customer service, two prizes for outstanding acts, and awards for Best Newcomer, Best Team and Best use of Technology. ...

Today, ISS, a leading global provider of facility services, is announcing the successful acquisition of Shanghai B&A Property Management Co. Ltd. in China. With the acquisition ISS has also taken over an established portfolio of contracts especially in the Yangtze River Delta Economic Region of China. The acquisition has closed and has received full approval from local authorities. “We are very happy about this acquisition which will enable us to significantly extend our existing security service in China. The acquisition is very important for ISS China’s ability to self deliver fully...

Secutech Thailand 2012 opens at Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre today. Running until 5 July, the show is an important trading platform for the security, fire and safety industries. Organised by Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd and International Promotion & Exhibition Co Ltd (IPEX), Secutech Thailand attracts 120 exhibitors from 16 countries and regions. The exhibit categories include electronic security, fire and safety, homeland security, public safety, occupational and personal safety, nature disasters as well as information technology security. Mr Parson Le...

A new apprenticeship framework for Locksmithing has been announced by Skills for Security, the Standards Setting Organisation for the private security business sector. The framework sets out the skills, knowledge and understanding that employees require to work within the Locksmith sector. It is designed to support locksmith companies looking to take on a new apprentice and to encourage current employees to develop their skills. The framework was produced in partnership with the Master Locksmiths Association (MLA) and leading employers. Dr Steffan George, Development Director at the MLA comm...

The NEC Group has selected total FM provider OCS to deliver major facilities management services across its venues.  The contract will start on 1 July 2012 and includes security and event stewarding, traffic and car park management, portering, cleaning, waste management and helpdesk services. The Birmingham-based NEC Group operates four world-class venues. The National Exhibition Centre, which is the location for the annual Facilities Show supported by the British Institute of Facilities Management, and the LG Arena, a music and entertainment venue, occupy a 610 acre site near Solihull. The ...

Compass Group UK & Ireland has signed up to the Hospitality and Foodservice Agreement, committing to working with WRAP to achieve collective environmental targets for the industry. This voluntary agreement sets out two clear targets; to reduce food and associated packaging waste by 5% by the end of 2015 and to increase the overall rate of food and packaging waste being recycled, sent to anaerobic digestion or composted, to at least 70% by the end of 2015. Compass has pledged to work with WRAP and the industry to achieve these targets and is committed to working closely with clients,...

MITIE, the FTSE 250 strategic outsourcing and energy services company, has appointed Jason Towse as its new regional managing director for London in its Total Security Management (TSM) business. The growth and development of the TSM business within central and greater London will be Jason’s key responsibilities. Jason will also hold the role of retail director for the business using his extensive experience to develop relationships for MITIE in this sector. Jason has significant expertise of security with a 16-year career in the industry. The 42-year old joins MITIE from Securitas where he...

MITIE, the FTSE 250 strategic outsourcing and energy services company, has appointed Jason Towse as its new regional managing director for London in its Total Security Management (TSM) business. The growth and development of the TSM business within central and greater London will be Jason’s key responsibilities. Jason will also hold the role of retail director for the business using his extensive experience to develop relationships for MITIE in this sector. Jason has significant expertise of security with a 16-year career in the industry. The 42-year old joins MITIE from Securita...