Amulet, the specialist security arm of The Churchill Group, has launched an exclusive security platform called Project Blueprint. It will deliver a real-time situational awareness and an integrated understanding of operational activity, during business as usual and emergencies. For the first time, this will enable Amulet clients and the private sector to further enhance the safety of their employees, customers, public and buildings. Project Blueprint is an initiative powered by a tablet-based situational awareness application from Airbox Systems.  Such tools are predominantly used by publi...

Innovative security specialist GMS Group has “returned to its roots” by moving its HQ to the Black Country at a modernised site set up to benefit the wider community. GMS Group has relocated to refurbished offices on a 60-acre site at Warrens Hall Riding School, in Oakham Road, Oldbury, as it embarks on the next phase of its growth plans. As well as redeveloping existing buildings to be the home for GMS headquarters staff, parent company the Male Family Group has upgraded the riding school facilities with a view to opening the doors for local good causes to benefit service users. And...

Independent fire safety and security specialist Amthal, has led a team to complete the three peaks challenge in 24 hours, raising over £12,000 for Prostate Cancer UK. The team of eight, who all grew up together in St Albans, and now for the majority operate within the fire security and security industry, completed the three peaks challenge, with Amthal providing all the transport. Travelling a total of 1,154 miles, the team walked 23 miles and ascended over 3,064m, (10,052ft.). Starting at Ben Nevis, the second mountain climbed was Scafell Pike, leaving Snowdon as the final destination ...

A revamped G4S security solution at the chemical industry company Synthomer’s operational centre in the Czech Republic ensures that employees and valuable assets are protected from potential threats.   The Sokolov region in western Czech Republic, not far from the German border, is home to an operational centre for the British chemical industries company Synthomer, one of the world’s foremost suppliers of water based polymers. Synthomer’s polymers are used to manufacture many everyday products: from the medical gloves used by your doctor and dentist, the sound damping in ca...

Dardan Security, based in Great Shelford, near Cambridge, has joined forces with eco-friendly business Make It Wild to annually offset 480 tonnes of CO2e through the planting of 131 trees at Dowgill Grange in Summerbridge, North Yorkshire. Last year staff at Dardan Security used over 150,000 litres of fuel which equated to nearly 90 percent of its carbon emissions (377 tonnes CO2e). In a further commitment to reducing its carbon footprint the company has also declared that new additions to its fleet will be only electric or plug in hybrid, with staff also asked to complete a driver risk ...

After 162 years of dedication to their social purpose, built on a desire to help war veterans into gainful employment, Corps Security are now celebrating their recently awarded Social Enterprise status. Since their inception in 1859 they have followed, what we now term, the triple bottom line ethos of ‘people, planet, purpose’. That’s over a century and a half of social value. Achieving Social Enterprise status acknowledges the good work that Corps was founded on and sets them apart from their competitors in the security sector. Mike Bullock, CEO of Corps Security says, “We we...

On Tuesday 3rd August, the UK government announced that a £7 million fund had been launched to support more flexible apprenticeship opportunities, with specific emphasis on sectors such as agriculture and construction. This unlocks more opportunities for people to develop the skills they need to get good jobs. Dardan Security have cemented their commitment to the development of the next generation of skilled young workers by partnering with TrAC, a not-for-profit, shared Apprenticeship Service. This supports the company’s overall objective to create a positive social value impact in the ...

In a move designed to increase the strength and agility of its operations, Bidvest Noonan has named Charlotte Marshall as CEO for its business in Great Britain. Marshall, an accomplished business leader, has over 20 years of experience in senior leadership roles and has a proven track record for building successful services businesses. Most recently, Marshall was SVP General Manager, Western Europe for Iron Mountain, with responsibility for operations in more than 12 countries, including the United Kingdom. The appointment follows the group's recent investment in a new operating structu...

*Press Release* STM Group takes great pride in promoting a diverse business, representative of different cultures, religions, genders, and beliefs. In support of these standards, STM launched its Voice of Women (VOW) Group, an internal support system aimed at providing support, encouragement, and care for every female STM internal customer. VOW aims to provide a relevant voice on all matters, however big or small, whilst promoting development opportunities throughout the business. The VOW Working Group has proved to be a tremendous success thus far with this important, internal, initi...

Following the completion of an acquisition plan that brought Cordant Services, the Axis Group and Interact into its business, Bidvest Noonan has announced its investment in a new operating structure. This new structure will see the development of separate leadership, operations and support teams for Bidvest Noonan's businesses in Great Britain and Ireland.  Each business will be led by a CEO who will assume full responsibility for managing the business in the relevant geography. Cormac Sheils, a highly experienced senior executive who has been part of the group's senior leadership tea...