Chubb News

Award-winning global security manufacturer, Gallagher Security, has announced a strategic partnership with Chubb China, signaling growth and expansion in the region.   The announcement came as part of the New Zealand-China Business Partnerships Ceremony in Guangzhou on November 7. Seven other New Zealand companies joined Gallagher to signal new cooperation agreements between the companies and their Chinese counterparts.   Projects and product launches The event was at...

The official awards of publications Fire Safety Matters and Security Matters, the "FSM Awards," took place yesterday evening at the Coventry Building Society Arena. Established to promote innovation and the highest standards of excellence, NSI approved companies were well represented amongst the finalists and winners. NSI congratulates all the winners and finalists amongst whom 10 NSI approved companies were shortlisted as finalists with 28 nominations between them, of whom six took home the to...

Chubb Fire & Security is pleased to announce that it has appointed four new Managing Directors (MDs) to strengthen its position as a global leader in the fire and security services industry.  Fulco de Vries Fulco de Vries joins as Managing Director for the Benelux region. He joined SK FireSafetyGroup in 2013, after working for Ajax Chubb Varel (before it was rebranded to Chubb) and parent company, UTC Fire & Security, for eigh...

Chubb, one of the UK’s pioneering fire safety and security solutions providers, recently hosted a series of roadshows in the UK and Ireland, to launch its new vision, mission, and values. Senior leaders visited branches in Birmingham, Blackburn, Cardiff, Fareham, Glasgow, Leeds, Luton, Manchester, Romford and Cork to reveal Chubb’s vision of becoming the number one trusted partner to protect the world’s most valued resources – people, property, and assets. Interactive s...

Chubb Fire and Security, one of the life safety service providers is this week attending the Annual SafeZone EMEA Conference taking place in Birmingham, UK. The award-winning event connects business pioneers with experts like Chubb, to share innovation, best practices and how they operate with SafeZone solutions.  Chubb has partnered with CriticalArc on the SafeZone application since 2021. Forming part of Chubb visiON+ offering of connect safety services, SafeZone powered by Chubb combines...

Integrated security manufacturer TDSi is celebrating its 40 years of innovation, design, and manufacturing excellence. As the company enters its fifth decade it continues to lead the market with its flagship GARDiS range of integrated software and hardware products for fully secure access control. Wireless, and cloud-based secure access control John Davies, Managing Director of TDSi commented, “This year is a big one for TDSi as we reach our milestone of 40 years of innovation...

Boon Edam the Netherlands is delighted to announce the appointment of Dirk Aldenzee, an energetic and driven leader with a clear vision for the future. Dirk took the reins of Boon Edam Netherlands on the 1st August 2018 and is already in full-swing in his new role. Wealth of experience Dirk brings with him a wealth of experience - having studied economics as his higher education. He joins the company with a wealth of knowledge in many industries, including his role as Business Unit Director...

The National Security Inspectorate (NSI), the UK’s independent certification body specialising in the security and fire safety sectors, shared in the success of this year’s IFSEC and FIREX exhibitions as the integrated events proved important forums for approved companies and applicants, as well as key industry stakeholders, to engage face-to-face with NSI experts.  The three-day events provided a vital opportunity to raise awareness of the valuable role of independent certific...

AMG Systems has been commissioned to help digitise the traffic monitoring system for newly-extended hard shoulder bus lanes on Belfast’s main motorways, to make it more efficient, secure and reliable. A new IP-based CCTV system was being installed as part of the extension project, so the underlying fibre network needed to be upgraded in order to handle the high-grade images being transmitted back to the city’s Traffic Information and Control Centre (TICC). The upgrade helps to enhanc...

Consolidation – a decrease in the number of companies in a market achieved through mergers and acquisitions (M&A) – has been an important trend among manufacturers in the physical security market for many years. More recently, the trend has also appeared to extend to the integrator market. Larger integrators have been buying up other large integrators; in some cases, they have also been buying up smaller, regional integrators to expand their geographic coverage area. We wondered...

Each chairman guides their section at quarterly meetings and throughout term to improve private security sector on the whole Following its Annual General Meeting which took place on Wednesday 15th July 2015, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has elected chairmen and vice chairmen to serve its sections of membership. “The BSIA is very proud of its membership community, and the great contributions that they make to the private security industry. The develop...

Billy brings over ten years' experience from across the security buying chain IDIS has announced the appointment of Billy Hopkins to the role of Regional Sales Manager based out of the IDIS European headquarters in Brentford, London. Billy will manage distribution sales in South East England to meet increased demand for next generation DirectIP™ high-definition (HD) surveillance solutions. Taking responsibility for leveraging and nurturing new and existing distributi...

Martin will lead the development of sales for Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems Leading UK manufacturers of electronic perimeter security systems, “Harper Chalice Group” have recently announced the appointment of Martin Head as UK Project Sales Manager. With almost 30 years’ experience in the electronic security industry Martin has held system sales roles with Chubb Systems, ADT, Link Integrated and Crimeguard. At Harper Chalice Group Limited Martin...

All four winners were presented with their awards by Guest of Honour, The Rt. Hon. Baroness Smith of Basildon Four outstanding young apprentices from the UK’s private security industry were recently presented with national awards in recognition of their academic and practical success in the field of electronic security installations. Awarded by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), the trade body representing the UK’s private security sector, the Appre...

Steve holds over 17 years of diverse experience across the electronics industry Keyscan Inc, is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Dentinger to the position of Director of Sales and Marketing. In addition to his Director of Marketing portfolio, Steve will now be responsible to plan and steer all sales and new business development strategies and activities across Keyscan’s entire corporate footprint. Steve holds over 17 years of diverse experience across the e...

  Rob Clark brings a proven pedigree in IP video surveillance to his new role at TDSi as Business Development ManagerTDSi, a global leader in access control systems for all sizes of businesses and organisations has recruited three new members to its UK team. Rob Clark joins as Business Development Manager for the company's VUgarde IP video surveillance solution, Francesca Wilkey is appointed to the role of Customer Care Advisor, supporting TDSi's partners, resellers and end-users, and...

  Chubb is responsible for Westfield's Straford City and London's Olympic Park security projects Chubb has been chosen by the developers of Westfield Stratford City - the gateway to the Olympic Park - to provide fire and security systems for what will be the largest urban shopping centre in Europe. Chubb is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies CorpChubb drew on the capabilities of the entire UTC Fire & Security group to successfully secure contracts that w...

"With its city centre location, the main security challenge is one of access control" A fully integrated CCTV, access control and intruder alarm system from Chubb Security is providing families at the new Ronald McDonald House at Birmingham Children's Hospital with a safe environment in which to stay. Chubb is a business of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corporation.Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) is an independent charity that aims to provide fr...

The requirements included installation of a fire and security system at the shopping centre in CumbriaShoppers and workers at the new K-Village in Kendal are being protected from the threats of fire and vandalism thanks to a fire and security system from Chubb. Chubb is a subsidiary of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corporation.The M&E consultants selected Chubb based on its competitive tender. The requirements included installation of a fully networked fire alarm, Pu...

A fire alarm, PAVA system, CCTV, intruder alarm and access control etc form the security solution at the CollegeAn integrated fire and security system designed and installed by Chubb is playing its part in protecting students and staff at a major new campus at the South Cheshire College. Chubb is a subsidiary of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corporation.The M&E consultants chose Chubb because of its expertise in delivering total fire and security solutions,...

The CCTV system is integrated with intruder alarm, fire alarm, door entry and baggage checking systemsMembers of the Welsh Assembly can meet safe in the knowledge that their building is fully protected thanks to a complete fire and security system designed and installed by Chubb. Chubb is a subsidiary of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corporation. The £27 million state-of-the-art building at Llandudno Junction in North Wales is among the greenest public buildings in...

Chubb has to install a solution that includes fire alarm, disabled refuge, PA, intruder alarm and toilet alarmsChubb has won a contract with the Bulwell Academy, Nottingham, to supply an integrated fire and security alarm system. Chubb Fire is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corporation.M&E contractor on the project is Balfour Beatty and it specified Chubb to install a solution that includes fire alarm, disabled refuge, PA, intruder alarm and toilet alarms.The...

The ranking confirms Chubb as the UK's number one fire and security brandThe new 2010 Business Superbrand list published confirms Chubb as the UK's number one fire and security brand. Chubb is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corporation.Chubb retained its position in the top 20, ahead of such names as Vodafone, Boeing and Siemens. It finished more than 20 places ahead of its nearest category rival, Yale, and 170 places in front of ADT. Top of the list was Microsoft...

  Over 700 security companies will be exhibiting at Asian Securitex 2010 this June in Hong Kong Co-locating with Asian Building Interiors 2010, Asian Building Technologies 2010 and Asian Elenex 2010, the biennial tradeshow is branded as Build4Asia - the most comprehensive 4-in-1 sourcing platform in Asia. It will employ the largest ever exhibition space of 12,000 sqm and bring together the well-known manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, retailers, architects, contractor...

Frankie brings over 10 years of experience in telecommunication, physical access control industries PCSC, a leading supplier of products and services for electronic access control and facility management applications in domestic and international markets, recently announces the appointment of Frankie Man as Chief Representative, Greater China. Frankie Man brings over 10 years of management, sales and market development experience in the Telecommunication, Physical Access Cont...

Highlighting the value of an enhanced product offering boasting a Millbank voice response systemVision Systems is pleased to announce another successful collaboration with leading security and fire protection services provider Chubb who specified integrated systems solution for both The National Waterfront Museum in Swansea and The Welsh Assembly Building in Cardiff.Underlining the success of Vision Systems recent acquisition of Voice Alarm specialist Millbank, the system designed by Chubb's Sco...