Securitas has acquired the commercial security services business contracts and assets of ISS Facility Services in Norway. Securitas and ISS Facility Services have agreed to closely cooperate in delivering high-quality integrated facility services to both Securitas ‘and ISS’ customers in Norway. In addition, Securitas has acquired ISS Facility Services’ security business in Norway, with annual sales of approximately MSEK 60 (MNOK 50) and approximately 100 employees. The acquisition is consolidated in Securitas as of September 1, 2012. Securitas Website ISS Website...

On 16 August ISS announced a EUR 500 million equity investment in ISS by Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan (Teachers') and KIRKBI Invest A/S. ISS is pleased to announce that the equity investment is successfully completed. As a result of the broadened ownership of ISS, Jo Taylor (51), Teachers' Private Capital Vice-President and head of Teachers' London office, has been elected to the Board of Directors of ISS A/S and ISS World Services A/S. Jo Taylor is also a non-executive Director at Helly Hansen and Kainos Software Limited. He holds an MBA from Manchester Business School, a BA (Honours...

MITIE, the strategic outsourcing and energy services company, announces today that it has purchased employee minority shareholdings of three of its successful 'MITIE Model' businesses. MITIE, which stands for Management Incentive Through Investment Equity, has been partnering with entrepreneurs to grow British businesses for 25 years and has supported over 100 start-up businesses using the MITIE Model. Ruby McGregor-Smith CBE, Chief Executive of MITIE, said: "I am delighted with the progress of these three businesses which have contributed to the growth and innovation of our grou...

Interconnective Security Products has today launched the Xumo3 a GPRS/3G/ Wi-Fi Portable Video & Alarm System. In a fast moving security industry where customer requirements change at short notice, versatile, rapid deployment equipment is essential. The smart European manufactured CE Certified Xumo3 provides a portable solution for alarm, data and image transfer applications which include in or outdoor applications. The Xumo3 combines the latest alarm, surveillance and mobile technologies into a single unit. The Xumo3 has the capability of recording and transmitting live and still images...

ISS continued to deliver a sound performance in challenging macroeconomic conditions by demonstrating healthy organic growth, operating profit in line with last year and strong cash conversion. Revenue up by 1% to DKK 39.1 billion (£4.1 billion) driven by organic growth of 2.2% in the first six months of 2012 Operating profit before other items amounted to DKK 1,904 million (£202 million) in the first six months of 2012 compared with DKK 1,974 million (£209 million)  in the same period in 2011 Operating margin before other items of 4.9% for the first six months of 2012 was in ...

Charter Security leading providers of security services across London and the South East today announced the appointment of Claire Lambert as Managing Director. Claire steps into  the role from her previous position of Commercial Director taking over  from Gerry Lambert who founded the company 33 years ago and who  becomes CEO. Commenting on her appointment Claire said, “This is a huge privilege,  taking on the responsibility for the business that my father Gerry  Lambert has built with such passion and commitment over the past 33  years, and that has been such a major part of my li...

Maarten van Engeland has been named new head of ISS in the Netherlands and is leaving his position as head of ISS Denmark to return to The Netherlands after more than 30 years in different management positions in Denmark and the Baltic countries. Maarten is replacing Peter van der Vorm. Maarten has been Country Manager for ISS Denmark since 2007. Troels Bjerg, Regional CEO, Nordic and Eastern Europe said: "The job as Country Manager for ISS in the Netherlands is a promotion and a great opportunity for Maarten van Engeland. During his tenure with ISS Denmark Maarten has b...

KIRKBI Invest A/S, the owners of LEGO, and the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan have agreed to invest approximately £400 million in ISS, a leading global provider of facility services. The current owners, funds advised by EQT Partners and GS Capital Partners funds, are not selling any shares as part of the transaction, and will remain majority owners of the business. ISS made a failed attempt at an initial public offering (IPO) last year after which it agreed to a cash and share offer from G4S. The deal with the global security services group was scrapped after G4S shareholder rejection of t...

VSG, working with Argos, have won the Loss Prevention and Online Security Solution of the Year award at the BT Retail Week Technology Awards 2012. The awards celebrate innovation in retail, new technology and adapting to changing consumer behaviour. The VSG Systems team, in partnership with Argos, won the category for Project Synergies, which reduced ongoing security costs through the installation of innovative electronic security systems, monitored at VSG’s Alarm Receiving Centre. A combination of Video Analytics ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) Automated Barrier controls...

MITIE, the FTSE 250 strategic outsourcing and energy services company, has secured a five-year repair and maintenance contract with the City of London Corporation, which provides local authority services to the Square Mile business district, supports the financial services sector and runs many other of London’s iconic facilities. The contract, valued at over £5 million pa, covers 600 buildings and structures across London sites, including the iconic City of London Guildhall, the Lord Mayor’s Mansion House, as well as other iconic buildings and structures. The contract requires mai...