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The move sees two more companies move towards the integrated facilities management model CE Facilities Services has announced further expansion with the purchase of the UK division of Octavian Security. The move sees two more companies move towards the integrated Facilities Management model, which is becoming ever more popular with UK businesses. The deal sees CE Facilities Services purchase Octavian Security UK only, with the next phase seeing Octavian Security UK absorbed into the CE Facilities Services brand. Octavian’s other divisions in the USA, Middle East, Africa and Asia will remain under the Octavian brand name and continue under the guidance of CEO and entrepreneur, Sukhi Ghuman. Promote “bundled service” offerings Octavian Security UK has seen a trend towards the integration of services and has been actively seeking to find the correct Facilities Management partner for a number of years to promote a move towards more “bundled service” offerings. Octavian Security UK will continue to operate from their offices at Octavian House, Riverside Business Park, Nottingham NG2 1RX with all day to day management remaining in place. Mr Ghuman launched Octavian 13 years ago, with recent successes including significant expansion in the Middle East – as well as a new training academy which currently operates from its head office in Nottingham. The decision to sell the UK division comes as commitments overseas mean that the UK portion of the business needs more attention than he can currently provide. Welcome of a specialist security team CE Facilities Services has always had a quality security division, however the acquisition of Octavian Security UK gives the company a huge advantage, allowing it to welcome an experienced and specialist security team to the company. It also places CE Facilities Services firmly in the top thirty UK security providers. Tomas Gronager, Group CEO of CE Facilities Services commented: “This exciting development will make CE Facilities Services unique in that we will be able to offer our clients, both new and existing, an exclusive service offering that brings together two of the very best service delivery organisations in their respective fields, and to provide the services that demonstrate innovation, passion and energy. CE Facilities Services is an exceptional company, and shares the same drive and ambition as Octavian, to achieve 100% customer satisfaction through service delivery.” Sukhi Ghuman, CEO of Octavian, added: “The Octavian brand will still be present in overseas markets, but I will no longer be CEO of Octavian UK. Octavian UK is a very successful business – but recent successes overseas mean that the UK division needs more attention than I can provide. “CE Facilities Services is a fantastic company with an excellent reputation. Job security will be maintained and I’m confident that this move will take the business to the next level and continue its legacy. I wish CE Facilities Services the very best with this arrangement and expect to be working closely with them over the coming weeks to make the transition as smooth as possible. I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who played a role in making Octavian UK a success.” Both parties will collectively maintain the highest level of service that its customers have grown accustomed to, whilst also continuing to build on both companies success. Both companies are excited about this new opportunity and are committed to ensuring a seamless transition with minimal disruption to the level of service and management clients receive. The main focus continues to be on providing exceptional client service and a quality product, delivered by a familiar and experienced team. CE Security supports the Security Industry Authorities objective of protecting the public by raising standards.

Octavian Security has also won IBBF International Business of the Year Award and Outstanding Business of the Year at IAB Awards Octavian Security, the leading UK security provider, has been named Business of the Year at the 2015 British Indian Awards for the second year running. Recognising achievements in Britain’s Indian communities, Nottingham-based Octavian beat competition from six other finalists to receive the accolade. Octavian achieved a turnover of £13.5 million last year and has experienced significant global growth, opening new offices in South Africa and Zambia. The security firm has also recently launched its Training Academy, providing additional training to upskill existing staff, clients and members of the public. Reshma Sheikh, Director of Business Development at Octavian, said: “Winning the Business of the Year award two years in a row is a real achievement and solidifies our reputation in both our industry and the Asian community. To win this award is a real honour and it’s great for everyone associated with Octavian to receive the recognition they deserve for all their hard work.” Octavian Security experienced a record-breaking haul of awards in 2014, most notably winning the IBBF International Business of the Year Award and Outstanding Business of the Year at the IAB Awards.

Octavian will provide 10 certificated eLearning courses, offering winners chance to gain official certification Octavian Security, the leading UK security provider, has unveiled a competition to coincide with the launch of the newly accredited Octavian Training Academy, based at its headquarters in Nottingham. Coinciding with World Health & Safety Day on April 28th, Octavian will be giving away 10 certificated eLearning courses, which will offer winners the chance to gain an official certification covering the basics of Health & Safety. Academy offers range of courses from security training to risk assessments Offering a range of courses, from security training to risk assessments and food hygiene qualifications, the Octavian Training Academy has been launched to up skill existing Octavian staff, provide additional training for its clients and also open up learning opportunities for members of the public. Earl Knight, Commercial Director and Head of HR at Octavian, said: “Health and Safety in the workplace is exceptionally important – and employers are also waking up to the importance of up skilling their staff in order to aid the development of their workforces.” Competition offers individuals chance to gain new qualification “World Health & Safety Day is the perfect time to raise these issues and put the steps in place to resolve them. Our competition offers both companies and individuals the chance to gain a new qualification and explore the benefits of additional training and eLearning, so it’s a great opportunity.” Kevin Johnston, Head of Training & Development at Octavian, added: “In a world where over 2.2 million people are killed each year from unsafe working practices, it is essential to have an educational support mechanism that enables people across the world to have access to relevant health and safety training. It is important for international training providers to be able to find an awarding body that not only understands the significance of health and safety in the workplace, but that also understands the implications of implementing this on a country by country basis.” “Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance offers a support mechanism by way of internationally recognised qualifications, which not only provide learners with a sound understanding of individual health and safety in the workplace, but also a platform to progress their learning in order to be able to support other people. As a result, Octavian is able to offer businesses across the world an innovative form of health and safety education.”