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Trigion Security, the specialist security solution arm of Facilicom UK, is delighted to announce the appointment of Paul Grist as its new Security Director. He assumes responsibilities on 16th July 2018 and will succeed Neil Ricketts. Grist brings many years’ experience and knowledge to his new role and will be responsible for sales, marketing and strategy. He will be supported on Electronic Security by Dave Bonci; and on Manned Security by Sean Titheridge, who also joined Trigion earlier...

Facilicom UK’s latest annual report reveals the company – which comprises Facilicom Cleaning Services and Trigion Security – achieved a record year for new contracts in 2017. Thanks to an excellent sales performance, the number of contracts held by the company increased considerably, particularly at year-end. As a result, turnover amounted to £45.5 million. Among other measures, the company has introduced a new recruitment strategy for the sales department; split respons...

With the value of scrap metal only heading in one direction recently, dealers are having to turn to ever more advanced security solutions to combat theft and break ins. Security specialist Trigion is now providing high-tech solutions at a major Kent scrap yard in the UK, including the use of thermal cameras and a ‘virtual perimeter’ system. On a site such as a scrap metal yard, there can be a lot of material on view, and it is not always easy to determine exactly what is happening o...

Among its many uses and benefits, technology is a handy tool in the fantasy world of movie and television thrillers. We all know the scene: a vital plot point depends on having just the right super-duper gadget to locate a suspect or to get past a locked door. In movies and TV, face recognition is more a super power than a technical function. Video footage can be magically enhanced to provide a perfect image of a license plate number. We have all shaken our heads in disbelief, and yet, our indus...

Trigion Security Services has won the contract to provide security at The Hive in Worcester, a community facility with 10,000m² of public space,  which receives around a million visitors a year.  Requiring specialist security Neil Ricketts, Security & Technical Services Director at Trigion said: “The Hive describes itself as the first joint public and university library in Europe, but that sells the facility short. It also offers a cafe, exhibition spaces, theatre, arc...

Trigion Security’s combined service offer of manned guarding and electronic security is proving popular with customers across different industries, and across the country, as the company announces new business growth of 20 per cent in the second quarter of 2017. Trigion’s tailored solutions – including its own remote security operations centre – mean it is not limited by sector and it has been able to secure contracts with the manufacturing and distribution sector, as we...

Trigion was on hand to share its security expertise and technology solutions at the launch of the Crimestoppers charity's summer campaign at a conference at Leeds Castle in July. Trigion’s expertise lies in delivering a blended solution of manned guarding and electronic solutions and it had a wide array of equipment and devices on display, including facial recognition and thermal sensing equipment. Solution for all needs Neil Ricketts, Security & Technical Services Director, explaine...

Trigion UK has secured a new contract to provide security services to Domino UK—the Cambridge-based industrial equipment supplier—thanks in part to the cleaning services provided by Trigion’s sister company, Facilicom Cleaning. Domino has been using Facilicom Cleaning Services for several years and the hard work and dedication of those operatives was recognised as playing a part in Trigion being able to bid for the security contract. Electronic security solution The new thre...

Making the decision between electronic security, manned guarding or a combination of the two has just been made easier thanks to a new streamlined solution introduced by security specialists, Trigion. The company has always offered a technology plus people approach as it feels the combination usually satisfies its clients’ needs most successfully. However, until now they have operated as two services and been managed and invoiced separately. Reducing capital expenditure costs Recognisin...

Trigion offers all security services in-house and has its own control centre Following a period of investment in its commercial department and supporting structure, Trigion has reported a largely stable turnover for the past fiscal year as it gears up for accelerated growth in 2017. Manned security and the electronic security both maintained previous margin levels, but a change in the proportion of turnover in favour of the electronics division has led to a 39 per cent improve...

The IDIS security system installed by Trigion helped reduce crime, health and safety incidents at GLU Grafisch Lyceum Utrecht (GLU) is a creative and safe school that specialises in various multi-media disciplines as well as communications, media management and marketing. With approximately 2,100 students, GLU is located in Utrecht, The Netherlands and as at any education establishment the protection of its staff and students is of paramount importance, which saw the school fi...

A combination of manpower and technical solutions was used to prevent unauthorised access Construction sites offer a tempting target for thieves, terrorists, or just those seeking a thrill, and need adequate security at all times. However, with over 100,000 people in special designated viewing areas along the Thames near the London Eye, a construction project on the South Bank, secured by Trigion, needed extra special attention on New Year’s Eve.Manned guarding and techn...

Trigion Security Services will secure a construction site in Oxford Trigion Security Services has started a manned-guarding contract with Laing O’Rourke, through its Select Plant Hire section on a large construction site in Oxford. The contract is initially in support of the in-house team. Construction sector expertise Neil Barham, Trigion Operations Director – Manned Guarding, said, “Laing O’Rourke chose us for this project due to our knowledge and e...

Primary focus will be on the gatehouse and weighbridge operations Choosing to employ Trigion means Knauf—a suppliers of gypsum-based building materials—didn’t have to choose between quality and quantity for its new security contract at its Sittingbourne site in Kent. Manned guarding Both the manned guarding hours and pay rates are being increased from its previous supplier meaning Trigion can provide a higher quality, more experienced and focused manned gua...

Trigion partners with Batt Cables providing manned guarding with technical security services Trigion Security Services has won a manned guarding contract with Batt Cables – the leading UK cable supplier specialising in the supply, management and distribution of electrical cables and accessories – to guard its premises in Erith, Kent. This is an extension of the contract currently in place for Trigion to provide technical security services, such as mobile CCTV towe...

Trigion’s security solution featured fixed low-light HD cameras, long-range low-light units and ANPR cameras Beaulieu’s world-famous International Autojumble, held in the grounds of the National Motor Museum, in the New Forest National Park, took place in early September under the watchful eyes of security staff from Trigion UK. The Autojumble now hosts around 2,400 stands, spread over 25 acres of Beaulieu’s parkland, in a two-day show which attracts over 39...

Trigion is working with a number of prestigious theatres across London to provide electronic security solutions Trigion Security Services is working with a number of prestigious theatres across London to provide electronic security solutions that keep staff, patrons and property safe in an unobtrusive manner that doesn’t deflect from the enjoyment of the performance. With large crowds and high profile buildings to protect, the theatre owners were looking for a security...

The two-day Heritage Security event included Argus+ anti-terrorism training for the attendees With the summer holidays now well underway, various attractions across the country are enjoying higher numbers of visitors; bringing in important revenue, but also increasing security risks. Trigion Security Services recently hosted the first Heritage Security Forum designed to help owners and managers keep England’s historic buildings safe from modern security threats. Heritag...

Munhib began working at Trigion in July 2013 as the Control Room Manager Munhib Syed has been promoted to Contract Manager at Trigion Security Services. Training and development Trigion has a strong focus on training and development, and always looks to promote from within where possible. Munhib began working at Trigion in July 2013 as the Control Room Manager. Since then he has streamlined the Control Room and made processes more robust. Business achievements Munhib has a...

The contract for the tenanted office buildings will include manned guards providing front of house/concierge services Trigion Security Services has signed a tailor-made contract with a prestigious London managing agent, to provide security at its properties in Savile Row, Berkley Street and Duke of York Street in London. Front of house services The contract for the tenanted office buildings will include manned guards providing front of house/concierge services. Trigion offer...

The building is monitored remotely at Trigion’s security operations centre Thanks to the innovative use of technology by Trigion Security Services, a leading insurance company based in the City of London no longer needs manned guards operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The ‘remote reception’ facility operated by Trigion means that while guards continue to work during the day, interacting with staff and visitors, they aren’t required outside office...

Trigion suggests retailers to speak to a security expert who can recommend the best options to keep safe As revellers and shoppers throng to our high streets and shopping centres, the risk of crime increases in the run up to, and over, the festive period. Security specialist, Trigion offers advice to retailers and facilities managers on ensuring that neither they, nor their colleagues or customers fall victim in the season of ‘goodwill to all men’. Alongside a...

Trigion’s rapid growth across UK is due to its strong client relationships, quality service Trigion, the security specialist within the Facilicom UK group, is extending its technical security solutions, developed over the past five years, in tandem with its manned guarding business to provide a seamless solution for its customers. Manned guarding is estimated to cost £3.3 billion a year industry wide. Trigion recognised that level of spending is unsustain...

Company offers security solutions to a wide range of public and private sector clients Trigion Security – the specialist security solution arm of Facilicom UK and one of the fastest growing security companies in the south of England, is looking to expand its reach across the entire country over the next three years – offering innovative security solutions to a wide range of public and private sector clients. With an NSI Gold Guarding solution accreditation and...