Dr Richie Nanda, Global Chairman of TOPSGRUP, India’s most preferred security solutions brand and the first Indian MNC to acquire Great Britain’s tenth largest business security services provider The Shield Group, has for the second consecutive time entered the prestigious Sunday Times Rich List 2013 with an almost £20mn increase in personal fortune, from £168mn in 2012 to £187mn. Richie Nanda is also the only entrepreneur from the British Security industry to be featured in the list. The growth in valuation is attributed to Richie Nanda’s financial prowess and business sense when ...

Servest Security Services’ approach to occupational safety and health has been recognised by safety charity, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA). The Silver award in the RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety Awards 2013 will be presented in a ceremony at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel, at the National Exhibition Centre, on 16th May 2013. Dating back 57 years, the RoSPA Awards scheme is the largest and longest-running programme of its kind in the UK. It recognises commitment to accident and ill health prevention and is open to businesses and organisations of all ...

MITIE announced today that it has been named as one of The Times Top 50 Employers for Women, for the third consecutive year. The FTSE 250 strategic outsourcing company places huge importance on attracting, developing and retaining the best female talent, and providing a supportive and inclusive environment for its people. Inclusion in the list demonstrates that MITIE has displayed strong leadership in gender equality, embedding a culture of diversity in its business strategy and throughout the organisation. MITIE recognises diversity as a key differentiator within the FM sector and has main...

Cash handling company Loomis has entered into a long-term partnership with youth center Fryshuset based on the company’s mission and goal to actively help reduce crime in Sweden. The partnership is unique and is based on creating a greater understanding of differences between young people and the authorities, and on working together to develop alternative methods for conflict management and safety issues etc. The focus will be on prevention. Within the framework of the partnership, Loomis will participate in a seminar arranged by Fryshuset during Almedalen Week when Fryshuset will...

Tavcom personnel are unlikely to have much time for rest during the four days of IFSEC 2013. As well as helping visitors to the exhibition with enquiries about its traditional classroom  based training courses, Tavcom will also be officially launching its web based Academy, and  a new Technical Services division, as well as organising on behalf of IFSEC the Tavcom Training Theatre! Visitors to Stand E114, Hall 5 will be among the first to see what the Tavcom Academy has to offer sales and technical professionals who are looking progress their career within the electronic security industry. ...

Europa has secured a Total Facilities Management deal with leading global insurer, RSA. For three years Europa will provide building management, mechanical & electrical, fabric, project management, help desk, cleaning, hygiene, catering, hospitality, vending, reception, security, porterage, space planning, car parking, grounds maintenance, waste, pest control and health & safety. RSA is one of the world’s leading multinational insurance groups employing around 23,000 people and around the world. The contract covers all of RSA’s offices across the UK. As part of the d...

MITIE, the FTSE 250 strategic outsourcing company, is building on its talent development culture by offering the security sector’s first full-time apprenticeship scheme. The scheme combines practical training and study to give young people the opportunity to learn alongside experienced operators. Apprentices will learn about scheduling, administration, finance, front line security and understanding risk and management training. They will earn an NVQ Level 2 in the first year and NVQ Level 3 in the second. The scheme is being run by MITIE’s total security management business ...

Growth and consolidation have defined activity across Wilson James’ business sectors over the past 12 months.  To support the ongoing growth trend we are pleased to announce the expansion of our leadership team with the appointment of a key position within our security sector. Rachel Parker joins us in April 2013 in the newly created position of Director South. Based from our Bourne End office, Rachel’s role will focus on expanding our customer portfolio in the south of the country, using her extensive experience and knowledge gained from her previous career at a senior level with Kn...

International security specialist Pilgrims Group has been awarded a four year contract with the International Executive Service Corps (IESC) to provide risk management and training to its staff in Afghanistan. IESC, a not-for-profit, private economic development organisation, works with other agencies, governments and businesses to promote stability and economic growth in the country. Pilgrims will be working with IESC to risk assess and help plan the movements of IESC staff within the country and assess risks to their on and off-duty locations. The company will also train and oversee members...

MITIE, the FTSE 250 strategic outsourcer, has extended its security contract with Citi, the global bank, for the second time to secure its UK and Ireland property portfolio. The three year contract was awarded to MITIE’s Total Security Management business following its initial win in 2009 through a competitive tender process. MITIE was awarded the contract in part due to its strategic partnership with Global Aware International, a provider of security and intelligent software solutions. Global Aware’s GIIRP Merlin software will enable Citi to integrate its corporate arrangements...