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Amthal Group Companies has announced its new partnership with Eagle Eye Networks, becoming a certified reseller of its innovative cloud video surveillance solutions. Cloud-based security solutions This collaboration marks an important milestone for the fire safety and security specialist, as it expands its offerings to include Eagle Eye Networks' cloud-based security solutions powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced analytics. Eagle Eye Networks is a pioneer in cloud video surveillance, delivering cyber-secure, cloud-based video surveillance that enhances business efficiency and security. Eagle Eye Cloud VMS “Eagle Eye Networks welcomes Amthal Group Companies as a valued partner, recognising their ambition to grow and lead in the security space with the latest technology,” said Rishi Lodhia, Managing Director EMEA at Eagle Eye Networks. “With our Eagle Eye Cloud VMS, Amthal is now equipped to provide businesses of all sizes with secure, scalable, and future-proof video surveillance solutions. This partnership enables Amthal’s clients to leverage AI-driven analytics, customisable systems, and comprehensive support.” Flexible pricing plans The Eagle Eye Cloud VMS is purpose-built for the cloud and AI, offering infinite scalability Eagle Eye Networks' 100% cloud-managed solutions are smart, simple, and secure, providing businesses with scalable, flexible, and cost-effective options to proactively monitor commercial sites in real time. The Eagle Eye Cloud VMS (Video Management System) is purpose-built for the cloud and AI, offering infinite scalability, flexible pricing plans, advanced analytics, and an open RESTful API platform for unlimited customisation. Eagle Eye University training programme As part of the partnership, Amthal Group Companies sales and technical teams will complete the Eagle Eye University training programme, gaining expertise in all aspects of the platform. “We are excited to partner with Eagle Eye Networks and integrate their renowned cloud security solutions into our portfolio,” added Paul Rosenthal, Group Business Development Director at Amthal Group Companies. Scalable and flexible video surveillance solutions “This collaboration aligns with our commitment to delivering total protection. It provides us with the tools, resources, and support needed to meet the growing demand for secure, scalable, and flexible video surveillance solutions." "Together, we can help businesses enhance their security infrastructure, streamline operations, and scale sustainably.”

Amthal Group Companies has proudly announced Reece Paprotny as its new Managing Director, highlighting an impressive journey from apprentice to pioneer guided by a company-wide commitment to personal growth and development. Reece joined Amthal as a Finance Apprentice in 2015 and has since demonstrated exceptional skills, dedication, and leadership. He joined the Senior Management team in 2018 and was promoted to Commercial Director in 2023. Reece Paprotny “Reece’s journey from an Apprentice to Managing Director is a testament to his hard work, talent, and the strong culture of growth and development at Amthal,” said Jamie Allam, CEO of Amthal Group Companies. “At a time when there is much discussion of a skills shortage in our sector, what it shows is our commitment to nurturing talent from within and recognising team members with leadership skills who demonstrate a willingness to embrace our purpose, mission, vision, and values.” New responsibilities His experience and deep understanding of the company’s values and objectives position him as a key figure In his role, Reece will be responsible for driving strategic initiatives, overseeing day-to-day operations, and spearheading innovative projects to enhance Amthal Group’s market presence and commitment to customer service excellence. His experience and deep understanding of the company’s values and objectives position him as a key figure in guiding working toward the company’s future goals and ambitions. Reece's comments Reece adds, “I am excited to embrace the role of Managing Director. It’s a position I have accepted with the potential to drive innovation, foster growth, and lead our team forward. I also hope it can be seen as a pathway to demonstrate the real opportunities available in our sector." “It's a chance to give back to a company and Senior Leadership Team that has been a significant part of my professional journey, one that has profoundly shaped my career growth and development. Contributing to its continued success feels like a meaningful way to honour the support and opportunities I've received along the way.”

Amthal Group Companies has welcomed over twenty new members to its team in the first half of 2024, demonstrating its commitment to growth, innovation and service excellence. The Group company, formed of Amthal Fire and Security (AFS) together with Integrated Protection Maintenance Services (IPL) has bolstered its team in both the office and engineering divisions, ensuring it can meet and exceed the expectations of its clients. New engineering teams Skilled professionals are essential to Amthal's mission of providing the latest security and fire safety solutions. The new engineering teams will play a pivotal role in the installation, maintenance, and monitoring of systems designed to protect businesses and communities across the UK. New engineering units will play a role in the installation, care, and monitoring of systems Jamie Allam, CEO of Amthal Group Companies, commented on the growth: “The security and fire safety industry is a field marked by constant innovation, where the challenge of early fire detection and outsmarting criminals ignites our creativity and motivates us to develop smart counter solutions across different sectors."  First half of 2024 Allam added: “For Amthal, we have welcomed over twenty new members to our team in the first half of 2024 and the numbers are still growing. It underscores our commitment to our customers from concept to completion and ongoing maintenance and monitoring requirements. Their fresh expertise is vital to our mission of delivering security and fire safety solutions, enabling us to safeguard businesses and communities across the UK." Amthal Group Companies continue to prioritise customer satisfaction, investing in technology, partnerships and talent to stay at the forefront of the security and fire safety industry. New hybrid work environments Amthal has partnered with Avigilon, Gallagher and Dahua on the growth of cloud-based CCTV In security, Amthal has partnered with Avigilon, Gallagher and Dahua on the growth of cloud-based CCTV and access control to allow end users remote opportunities for maintenance and monitoring. Especially relevant to Facility Managers who are budget, time and resource-stretched and yet seeking enterprise solutions to manage new hybrid work environments and building management systems. Amthal also benefits from being part of Honeywell Gent’s 24 Network of Approved System Integrators to open up several new possibilities. This includes access to CLSS and self-test, new market verticals and sectors, and creating more rounded supply proposals to suit all project sizes and complexity scales for new and existing customers.  Innovative and comprehensive security solutions Jamie concludes: “Our ambitious growth plans reflect our dedication to delivering innovative and comprehensive security and fire safety solutions. We will continue to pursue it into the second half of 2024 and beyond, which is bound to bring challenges and opportunities across the UK in the wake of the election period." “By continuing to expand our team with the right personnel across our business, welcoming apprentices and senior staff, investing in the latest technology, and fostering strategic partnerships, we are well-positioned to meet the evolving needs of our clients. We are excited about the future and remain committed to safeguarding businesses and communities across the UK with unparalleled service and expertise.”

The UK Government has set out an ambitious ten-point plan, known as the green industrial revolution, with an aim “to forge ahead with eradicating its contribution to climate change by 2050.” This makes our government the first major economy to embrace such a legal obligation. Green recovery Acknowledging climate change and meeting net-zero is a demanding challenge especially for those affected by the pandemic. But the UK Government, with the launch of its aspiring strategy, is investing everything in its power to promote a ‘green recovery.’ Here, Reece Paprotny, Commercial Manager and Sustainability Champion at Amthal, highlights how the fire and security industry has an opportunity to use the current recovery period to explore its own sustainable journey and embrace the significance of environment, economic and social collaboration, transparency, and accountability. Employing sustainable technologies Pressure is mounting on construction to find ways to reduce emissions and help meet net-zero targets The perception is that COVID-19 presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to re-write the existing rulebook. This is riding on the significance of changing public support for more environmentally friendly living opportunities, with associated cost savings, efficiencies, and cleaner industries. Innovative sustainable technologies are the key to kickstart this route to success.  Nowhere can this be seen more than in the built environment, which currently contributes to 40% of the UK's carbon footprint. Pressure is mounting on construction to find ways to reduce emissions and help meet net-zero targets. This is through the entire life cycle of a building, to reduce their impact on the environment from planning stages, through build and demolition. Building the right environment By creating the right policy environment, incentives for innovation and infrastructure, the Government can encourage companies to seize the sustainable opportunities of new technologies and value chains linked to green sectors. They can accelerate the shift of current carbon-intensive economic and industrial structures onto greener trajectories, enabling the UK to meet global climate and development goals under the Paris Agreement on climate change and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Transparent working practices Each industry sector is expected to engage and pledge its support to achieve the significant deadlines. Every company can make a difference, even with small steps towards a sustainable future. So whilst elements such as safety and security represent just one component of building the right sustainable environment, it paves the way to opening up our sector to greater efficiencies, transparent working practices, and encourages collaborative use of resources. Sustainability in security The security sector has a significant opportunity to incorporate ‘going green’ into its practices In fact, the security sector has a significant opportunity to incorporate ‘going green’ into their processes, and practices. This is right from product lifecycles to more environmentally friendly work practices when it comes to maintenance and monitoring services. When integrating environmentally friendly practices, starts with the manufacturing and production of the wide variety of systems in operation for the security sector. And some certifications and guidelines can be achieved, such as the ISO 14000 which looks into eliminating hazardous materials being used which in turn will reduce carbon footprint.  Upgrading supply chain process Observing the complete supply chain and working with partners to reduce unnecessary travel, shipments, and transportation of products, can all contribute and create sustainable processes.  In the maintenance and monitoring of products, it is essential installers and security specialists consider their own environmental impacts. Simple changes such as switching company vehicles to electric options for site visits can make a significant difference to climate change and improving air quality. Presenting sustainable ways of disposing of products at the end of their natural lifecycle is key to change in our sector. This is especially in the security industry where many customers will need a complete overhaul of outdated solutions or need systems upgrading due to changing threat levels. Sustainable evolution Progress is being made, specifically in the fire and security industry, in its sustainable evolution. Businesses are trying to develop a reputation for “sustainability” or “good corporate citizenship.” And it has gone well beyond the theory to the practical, where companies recognise activities have an impact on the environment and are also reviewing the social and economic influences. Three pillars of sustainability In a recent interview, Inge Huijbrechts, the Global Senior Vice President for safety and security and Responsible Business at Radisson Hotel Groups sees her vision to combine safety, security, and sustainability. Inge focuses on three pillars, namely, Think People, Think Community, and Think Planet. Think People means that we “always care for the people in our hotels and our supply chain.” So, in outwards communications, safety and security were always part of the Think People focus area. Think Community is caring and contributing in a meaningful way to communities where we operate. Finally, Think Planet makes sure that “our footprint on the environment is as light as it can be in terms of energy, water, waste, and carbon, and making sure that we incorporate sustainability into our value proposition.” Moving forward Apprenticeship schemes are integral to ‘think people’ and have a role to play in the social impact on the security industry There are immediate actions that can be taken by companies in the security industry to support sustainable development, working right from within a company to supporting industry-wide initiatives. From a social perspective, at a foundation level, “Think People’ can see the Living Wage Foundation as an example of a commitment to a team.  This is for businesses that choose to go further and pay a real Living wage based on the cost of living, not just the Government minimum. Apprenticeship schemes are also integral to ‘think people’ and have a pivotal role to play on the social impact on the security industry.  It addresses the sector-wide issue of finding employees with the right mix of skills to collaborate and meet discerning consumer demands for increasingly smart security solutions for homes and businesses. Impact of the full lifecycle of products From an environmental view, or ‘think planet,’ we need to collectively look at all elements of our industry, with a desire to analyse the impact of ingredients used, supply chain, or manufacturing alone, and also consider the full lifecycle of our selected products from creation to end of life. As Jamie Allam, CEO Amthal summarises, “This is a long-term, sustainable investment in our people, our products, and our business based on our values.” “When put together, a social team which feels empowers and operates in environmental optimum working conditions is in a position to provide a great experience to our customers, creating an economic positive difference. It forms the basis of a sustainable sector vision for the security industry-wide to adopt.” Taking action Amthal is taking action based on the ready-made universally agreed UN 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Also known as Global Goals, these are at the heart of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member states. This agenda is a plan of action for people, the planet, and prosperity. By being an early adopter, we believe we can engage with customers, partners, and suppliers on these issues and generate opportunities to innovate for mutual and industry sector benefit. Together, we can contribute to building a more sustainable security sector and future, and contribute to the UK Government’s green industrial revolution.