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Following the internal promotion of Adrian White to the role of Chief Operating Officer, Carlisle Support Services has appoined a new Managing Director in the South to lead the company’s security and events division. Having previously held Managing Director roles at Ballymore Asset Management &…
Marble Arch London BID has announced the appointment of Lodge Service as a partner in its security and resilience portfolio. Central to the new partnership is the Marble Arch Street Team, launched in August 2016, which provides a visible presence on the street, responding to…
Amid headlines about hiring freezes and job cuts, the British security industry is bucking the trend. New figures published by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), which represents the UK’s private security firms, indicate that the sector is booming, with businesses recruiting an estimated 65,000…
Securitas Technology has officially launched, bringing together the electronic security expertise and capabilities of Securitas and Stanley Security. The announcement comes after Securitas’ acquisition of Stanley Security in July 2022. “We’re thrilled to officially launch Securitas Technology and share with clients the tremendous value we…
Atlas Security is celebrating a successful year of business in which it has grown by over 120% in its first year. This growth includes several Central London properties with blue-chip organisations. The company’s focus has continued as a people-orientated business with a committed ambition to…
The British Security Industry Association’s (BSIA) event, the British Security Awards, is to move to a new venue and date for 2023. The awards, now in its 26th year, will take place on Wednesday 21 June, a week earlier than previous years, at the Grand…
Visitors to the British Library’s St Pancras premises will now enjoy improved internet connectivity, thanks to Wi-Fi 6 technology implemented by IoT service and solutions provider, North. The move to an upgraded Wi-Fi system is part of a £1.7 million contract extension for North from…
Wagner Rail, a subsidiary of Wagner Group, has developed a fire protection solution that extinguishes fires in open, highly ventilated technical areas in moving trains. The method for the effective extinguishing of fires in these train areas, even while the train is moving at high…
To mark the start of Fire Door Safety Week (31st Oct – 4th Nov) Assa Abloy Opening Solutions UK & Ireland is urging those involved with the specification, installation, and maintenance of fire doors to educate themselves by reviewing its Fire Door Guide. Brian Sofley,…
Parallel Security, which has its head office in Mold, has bought Oakwood Security Solutions. The acquisition sees Parallel take over Oakwood’s Coventry and Lichfield offices. Parallel was established in 2014 and specialises in a range of security solutions including site security, mobile patrol, key holding,…