Brit Sec Ltd have announced that in starting 2019, they are to complete the entire issued share capital purchase of Derbyshire based electronic company UK Fire & Safety Systems Ltd. This is part of their growth plan for Brit Sec through the acquisition process. UK Fire are well-established in the fire prevention industry and specialise in design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of fire safety systems. This latest acquisition will give Brit Sec Ltd's existing electronics division a wealth of knowledge and experience on fire systems and equipment to complement their CCTV and a...

Property agent Savills has chosen CIS Security to manage and deliver security services for the prestigious London Bridge City Estate, a multi-use destination that’s enjoyed by visitors from across the globe. The iconic Estate is located along the River Thames between London Bridge and Tower Bridge and comprises 21.5 acres of multi-functional space encompassing offices, retail and leisure developments alongside private residential apartments. The Estate boasts some of the most spectacular views of the City looking across the Thames and is home to an eclectic mix of world-famous architecture ...

Securitas has today announced the acquisition of Global Elite Group, a leading security services provider to the aviation industry in the US by Securitas Transport Aviation Services USA. The price of purchase is believed to be approximately 22 Million USD, dependant upon reaching targets yet to be confirmed. Global Elite Group is based in Garden City, New York, and specialises in providing high-level security services to various airlines, airports and airport-related customers. Their customer base consists of more than 60 commercial airlines and numerous general aviation clients. Furthermo...

Lodge Security has announced its acquisition of Ladbroke Security Services, a company with 120 staff and sales of £2.25 million. The business was founded in 1990 by the retailer Chinacraft  to protect its assets and has expanded its services to include 30 independent customers. Operating primarily in London and the Southeast, Ladbroke provides managed security services that include 24-hour concierge, front of house reception, guarding, remote video and CCTV monitoring, key-holding and patrol services. Lodge Security is one of the UK’s Top 30 security service providers by size and thir...

Brooknight Security Ltd have just announced the appointment of Simon Chapman as Commercial Director as of November 2018. Simon has joined the business with immediate effect and will play a pivotal role in the next phase of Brooknight’s development plans. Simon brings a wealth of experience and expertise gained over many years in both the manned guarding sector and in security-related technology. Most recently, Mr Chapman has held the position of Managing Director of Lodge Service prior to his new appointment. Brooknight Security's primary focus is in the Retail Sector with Key Services ...

Peter Karlströmer has been appointed Divisional President Security Services Europe and a member of Securitas Group Management. He will start on March 4, 2019 latest. Peter comes from Cisco Systems where he led the business with telecom operators in Europe, Middle East, Africa and Russia. Before that Peter led the geographic business in the Nordics, Benelux and Baltics. Prior to joining Cisco in 2012, Peter worked with McKinsey & Company for 15 years as a partner in business leadership roles across Europe, Middle East and Africa. “I am very happy to welcome Peter to Securitas. Peter...

Shaun Kennedy has been appointed as the new Country President and Managing Director of Securitas UK and will assume responsibility at some point in early 2019. Shaun will take over from current Country President, Brian Riis Nielsen, who having successfully led the transformation of Securitas UK, will move on to a new senior management position in Securitas Group. Shaun is an experienced leader with a proven track record in the security industry. After leaving the British Army in 1997 Shaun joined Chubb Security, where he spent 15 years, until it was acquired by Securitas in 2011. Since 20...

The National Security Inspectorate (NSI) has today announced the 2019 NSI Summit will be held on the Thursday 21st March at The Vox Conference Centre in Birmingham, and be supported by IFSEC International organiser UBM. The Summit brings together a vibrant exhibitor community and industry leading speaker programme emphasizing the key to successful outcomes in security and fire safety lies in strong partnerships between stakeholders, security and fire service providers, and their customers in the private and public sector. Sited next door to the NEC with excellent transport links for maximum c...

Exeter based supplier of electronic security solutions, Advanced Security Alarm Protection (ASAP), have been awarded ‘key partner’ status with Dahua Technology – a leading solution provider in the global video surveillance industry. As a key partner, ASAP will be able to offer the most advanced video surveillance systems available to customers across the South West and further afield including the latest network video recorders and high definition cameras. These can be installed to benefit all commercial sectors from finance and government to retail and leisure. ASAP have been provid...

With an extensive background in security and manned guarding, Paul Lotter has been appointed as the Regional Operations Director at the UK’s most established security services provider, Corps Security. Lotter will focus on operations within London and the South of England and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of service delivery to the customer. Lotter has almost 20 years of experience working in the security industry. He has previously worked with other security service providers, looking after high-profile corporate customers in the South West of England and around Greater L...