Securitas Acquires MK Group Security

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07 September 2018

Securitas Security Services UK Ltd (Securitas) has announced its acquisition of Milton Keynes Security Services Ltd and its associated companies, together trading as MK Group Security. 

Securitas has acquired the entire shareholdings in the MK Group Security companies, the expertise and customer portfolio of which will perfectly complement the existing Securitas business.

As part of the Securitas Group, MK Group Security will continue to deliver local, professional security service to clients and will transition to operate under the Securitas brand by end 2018. 

MK Group Security, founded in 1992, supplies security services in Milton Keynes and the surrounding areas. 

With more than 90 employees, specialising in both static and mobile security services, MK Group Security operates from its operations hub in Milton Keynes, with a strong focus on the SME market. 

Securitas is the leading global security services provider, specialising in protective services built on people, technology and knowledge, and operating in 58 worldwide markets. 

In the UK no other security provider offers six Protective Services: On-site, Mobile, Remote, Electronic security, Fire & Safety and Corporate Risk Management to offer intelligent, value driven, total security solutions to its clients.  

The acquisition of Milton Keynes Security Services Ltd further strengthens the portfolio of Securitas UK, as it continues to build its electronic alarm surveillance services and mobile security services for small and medium-sized businesses across the UK.

Peter Watson, Managing Director, MK Group Security commented “This is a fantastic opportunity for MK Group Security, for our officers and for our clients - Securitas is a leading global player in the security industry and there are huge opportunities for development and growth.”

Picture: A Securitas Employee

Article written by Robin Snow | Published 07 September 2018

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