Optimal Risk Group has announced that Rick Mounfield has been appointed a director to help with the company’s continued growth. Rick, who is leaving The Security Institute after five years as Chief Executive, will be responsible for helping Optimal Risk to develop their numerous services across the full range of sectors they operate in. Mike O’Neill, the Group Managing Director, said: “Having known Rick since before he left the Army and seen how he has grown as a professional, I’m personally excited that he is joining us. This is an exciting time for the Group and Rick will be an...

Canary Wharf Group has appointed Corps Security to deliver security services across its retail portfolio. Under the three-plus-two-year contract, more than 80 officers will deliver corporate and retail security services. Canary Wharf takes its name from the quay where fruit and veg from the Mediterranean and Canary islands was once unloaded. The disused Docklands site, formed by a loop in the Thames, was turned into a second financial district to rival the City of London in the late 1980s and 1990s. Today around 120,000 people work on the Canary Wharf Estate across 18 million sq ft of offic...

Security Buyer Live has announced a new media partnership with Skills for Security for our virtual event on 9-10 March 2022. Skills for Security, the UKs largest Fire & Security national training provider. Support over 400 apprentices, across their centres in Warrington, Birmingham, Scotland, Oxford and Watford (opening mid 2022). Skills for Security have a reach like no other and implement courses through a range of mixed delivery methods. With a vision to remove barriers to those accessing training in the fire and security sector, Skills for Security aim to achieve this through delive...

Bidvest Noonan has announced the launch of a new London-focussed security services business unit. The new business unit will enable Bidvest Noonan to closely align its operations and solutions to its growing portfolio of clients in the capital. As part of this move, the company has established separate leadership, operations and support teams for its London and national security businesses. Bidvest Noonan has achieved exceptional growth in recent years. A combination of strong organic and acquisitive growth has seen the business become a market leader for services such as cleaning and sec...

Zurich, one of the world’s leading insurers, has appointed Corps Security to deliver guarding services across its UK portfolio which includes premises in London, Birmingham, Glasgow, Swindon, Whiteley and Farnborough. The three-year deal was secured in collaboration with Corps long standing partner leading global commercial real estate services provider CBRE and will see 27 security operatives deliver customer focussed security duties, all underpinned by an ethical, people first approach. Together Corps and CBRE will work to support Zurich’s vision of delivering outstanding workplace fa...

Ward has announced that it is now carbon neutral against its Scope 1 & 2 emissions, having invested in international offset projects in support of its commitment to a sustainable future. Ward has determined that these direct and energy emissions to equate to 429 Tonnes of Carbon Equivalent (tCO2e), primarily from the impact of its vehicle fleet. In order to offset these emissions, they will be supporting three projects: The three projects are: Improved cookstoves in Malawi – these cookstoves replace less efficient technologies and practices, resulting in biomass conservation a...

Gent’s 24 Network of Approved System Integrators offers independent fire specialist companies who have been selected, trained and approved based on extensive capabilities and considerable experience in the fire industry. Amthal now joins a network of experts across the UK, representing Honeywell Gent, with an exclusive ability to supply its extensive range of fire detection systems.  Each supplied to the highest possible standards to deliver most advanced fire detection and alarm systems. Jamie Allam, CEO Amthal Fire & Security, says the partnership will provide new opportunities ...

*Press Release* Throughout Amy Wilkinson’s career she has been passionate about corporate social responsibility. Amy played a lead role in Corps Security obtaining Social Enterprise, from investigating how to apply, what credentials needed to be met, working closely with the senior management team to achieve Corps new status, Amy played a pivotal role. Mark Rogers, Executive Director, Corps Security comments, “Social Enterprise status brings many benefits. For our business it guarantees that our social mission remains at the very heart of all we do and ensures we continue to operate ...

Amthal has completed its acquisition of majority shares in Integrated Protection Maintenance Services Ltd (IPMSL,) a Midlands based, leading provider of fire safety and security solutions. IPMSL majority shares have been acquired by Amthal as part of a combined growth initiative, presented to ensure the joint venture, fire safety and security specialist can offer expert solutions across a greater coverage of the UK. With over 20 years combined experience, IPMSL has a significant presence in the Midlands, offering bespoke commercial fire safety and security systems to facility manager and...

Black Country-based GMS has begun working with Sandwell College and other key partners to engage with wider audiences over Women In Security, an awareness drive about the opportunities for female staff to follow careers in security gatehouse roles, public facing events and technology-based duties including CCTV monitoring as well as the scope for management development. West Midlands Mayor Andy Street has welcomed the campaign as part of his jobs plan to get 100,000 people back into good-quality employment within two years. GMS has promoted the campaign to local colleges, universities, l...