CIS, a leading security company in the UK, today announces the appointment of Steve Hall as Director Corporate Strategy. Steve previously served as Chief Executive at Ultimate Security, growing that company to £85m turnover under his leadership.  Steve’s new role will lead the design of strategy across various high-value projects within CIS Security Limited.  He will drive the strategic planning process and act as a trusted advisor to the leadership team.   He will support the evaluation and development of the business’s long-term strategic plans and client relationships.  ...

*Press Release* 10th November 2020 Guardior Security are delighted to announce Chris Hope as the new permanent Managing Director.   Chris will take the reins with no less than 15 years’ experience in the Construction Logistics and Security Industry, specialising in complex environments, and able to oversee multiple projects efficiently and safely.    Having worked throughout the UK within the Aviation, Defence and Commercial sectors, Chris has a demonstrable ability to develop existing organisations and optimise their processes to increase productivity, and nurture expansion. ...

*Press Release* SmartSec Solutions, a specialist security and reception provider supporting organisations across the UK, has appointed a new sales director to accelerate its strong organic growth. Helmey El-Aasar joins from G4S where he held the position of Director of Strategic New Business Development. He will work alongside SmartSec’s operational team and be responsible for taking the company into new sectors such as higher & further education and healthcare.   SmartSec Solutions has more than doubled its turnover in the past five-years with a consistent 25% year-on-year...

*Press Release* 22nd October 2020 - Kings Secure Technologies (KST) today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Luton-based supplier of fire safety systems, smoke ventilation and security technology solutions, Silver (UK) Ltd T/A Silver Group. Bob Forsyth, Chief Executive Officer of Kings Secure Technologies stated: "KST has been a leader in the Fire & Security sector for over 50 years - our proposed acquisition of Silver Group will further expand this position. This combination has tremendous benefits for both companies, our customers, and the industry.  O...

*Press Release* The London Film School, one of the world's leading postgraduate film institutions based in Covent Garden, London, has appointed SmartSec Solutions to manage its security services. SmartSec will provide security officers seven days a week to work across the site on Shelton Street, next to the Pineapple Studios and London Film School’s financial offices a short distance away.   With students returning back in the first week of September, SmartSec prepared the facility with carefully designed routes in and out to adhere to social distancing measures and to encoura...

*Press Release* Kingdom is delighted to announce the acquisition of ASPRO Security Services Ltd. ASPRO provide national security solutions predominantly within the retail, warehousing, and distribution, logistics and sectors. The acquisition continues the impressive strategic expansion plans of Kingdom Services Group Ltd who provide security solutions, cleaning, recruitment, local authority support, systems, hygiene, training (Skill Centre), and Concierge (Capital Concierge) in the UK and overseas. Terry Barton BA Hons Law, Chief Executive Officer of Kingdom said: The acquisition o...

*Press Release* 15 October 2020: Wilson James has announced the acquisition of The Security Group (TSG) as part of a long-term strategy to provide clients with holistic solutions to their security and guarding needs. The acquisition will allow Wilson James to meet increasing demand from customers for information-led solutions they require to address security challenges across a range of sectors. Customers will now benefit from advanced security technology through a new Technology Services business unit at Wilson James. Around 200 TSG employees will be welcomed into the larger Wils...

On Friday 17th of July 2020, Brooknight Security announced the appointment of Phil Brewer as their new National Retail Manager. Brewer will officially start his role at Brooknight on the 3rd of August 2020. Phil Brewer has been working in the manned guarding industry for over 28 years in the operational and account management disciplines. Phil’s appointment is key to our future growth strategy and I am extremely happy to have him join the team. He brings a wealth of experience with him which will be invaluable as we embark on our next stage of our business plan.' said Brooknight Security...

On Friday 3rd July, STM Group celebrated being named ‘Business of the Year 2020’ at the annual British Security Awards. STM Group is a national provider of manpower solutions, with a focus on security and cleaning. This is the third award in 2020 for STM, following a year of significant improvement and business change, since the appointment of new CEO, Paul Jacomb. Organised by the British Security Industry Association, the British Security Awards celebrate the achievements, acts of bravery, and innovations made by those operating within UK security industry. This particular award re...

On July 7th 2020, Mitie announced that it would be providing security and waste management services to 12 NHS Coronavirus Testing Centres, an increase of 7 on the 5 that they already cover. These centres are distributed through the country and include Ashford, Newbury, Gloucester, Salisbury, Ramsgate, Ebbw Vale and Deeside. The opening dates for the sites were as follows:   Beehive Park and Ride in Salisbury - 30 May 2020 Hempstead Meadow in Gloucester - 5 June 2020 Deeside Industrial Park in Deeside - 10 June 2020 Victoria Road Car Park in Ashford - 12 June 2020 Newb...