G4S recently became the UK's first and only non-police service to gain accreditation to allow specialist security officers to stop and manage traffic as they escort moving Abnormal Indivisible Loads (AILs) on the roads. Moving two emergency diesel generator tanks was nothing short of slow progress - due to its size and weight (they weigh 64 tonnes and measure more than seven metres wide - about the average width of four cars) but G4S’s Enhanced Security Officers (ESOs) have put their new police accreditation into practice. The ESOs who were already working at Hinkley Point C have now ...

Bidvest Noonan, provider of facility services across the UK and Ireland, is welcoming in a new era of security operations by investing in the purchase of Spot, an advanced robot from Boston Dynamics. This pioneering move is in line with Bidvest Noonan’s commitment to using innovative technology to improve safety and efficiency. Spot comes equipped with state-of-the-art features that are instrumental in performing vital security tasks. These advanced tools allow Spot to perform real-time inspections, mapping, and data gathering, even under the most challenging and hazardous conditions. Thi...

FGH Security was ranked amongst the ‘Big Company’ category which includes other leading organisations such as Octopus Energy, BrewDog and Bella Italia. Founder & Managing Director Peter Harrison commented “There are over 4,000 organisations operating in the UK Security Industry and we are proud to be the only Security Company to feature. Looking after our team is our number one value and we are pleased to lead the way in our industry” FGH has previously been featured on this competition’s precursor, the Times Top 100 Employers list, and Best Companies certification in 2017,...

Corps Security has announced that it has been awarded the contract to provide essential security provisions for the ExxonMobil Fawley Refinery and Chemical Plant. Corps Security were successful in the competitive bid for the contract based on the stringent ExxonMobil Procurement process. Corps’ team visited the Fawley site to understand the complex nature of the security provisions. The Fawley site is designated part of the critical national infrastructure, responsible for supply of 20% of the UK’s fuel requirements, so it was essential that the security provider understood the complexi...

Mitie has announced the acquisition of Linx International Group, a well known risk management consultancy. With this latest acquisition, Mitie aims to further develop their security intelligence services. Linx International built a solid reputation over the last 35 years delivering security consultancy and training services under its brands which include Linx Consulting, PerpetuityARC and Tavcom. These three brands will now form new service lines delivered by Mitie. Linx Consulting provided security risk assessments, security design, fraud and commercial malpractice investigations, conti...

Securitas has announced Securitas Technology in the UK, which is the culmination of its acquisition of Stanley Security in July 2022. Securitas Technology, which is the electronic security division of Securitas UK, employs approximately 13,000 people, including more than 5,100 field technicians, with over 500 employees in the UK. “We’re thrilled to officially launch Securitas Technology and share with clients the tremendous value we bring as a security partner,” says Securitas Technology Global President, Tony Byerly. “We have three distinct advantages as a global provider: our peop...

Kings Secure Technologies (KST) today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire one of the UK’s leading providers of Fire and Life Safety Systems; East Fire Extinguishers and Alarms T/A EFire. First established in 2011 and headquartered in Norwich with over 50 engineers across the UK, EFire provides the full range of consult, design, install and maintenance services, successfully delivering into the Healthcare, Education and Industrial sectors. EFire, combined with KST’s existing specialist smoke ventilation business, Silver Group strengthens the companies’ exp...

Crowd management and security services provider, FGH Security, celebrated dual wins at the 2023 Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs). The OSPAs are an annual awards event that honours individuals, teams and companies that demonstrate excellence in their respective categories. This year's award ceremony was held at the Royal Lancaster in London, with hundreds of UK and international security professionals in attendance. For the fourth time, FGH Security won the Outstanding Event Security Team award - this year, for their work at the 2022 Commonwealth Games held in Birmingham. ...

In December 2022 it was confirmed that, global investment firm, Clayton Dubilier & Rice had completed the purchase of OCS’ entire facilities management division. At the time, OCS Group CEO, John hunter, commented: "I am immensely proud of the OCS business transformation and growth of the OCS FS business that we have achieved over the last 6 years. Under CD&R’s ownership, with their reputation as a business builder and extensive experience in the facilities services space, the business is now well placed to further accelerate its strategic growth ambitions. CD&R is in an exc...

Nationwide security provider, Prime Secure, helped its customers reduce their CO2 by over 1,000 tonnes during 2022 thanks to its Eco CCTV Tower. Designed for sites without power, the company's eco towers save over 99% of CO2 output compared to running a generator 8 hours a day to charge traditional towers. Launched in 2021, Prime Secure's eco towers have proved successful due in part to the UK's largest house builders agreeing to a sector-wide plan to meet the government's climate change targets in line with their Net Zero pledge to tackle carbon production. Created in conjunction with ...