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Read Full ArticleVertas Group has bought Colchester based Oakpark Security Systems - expanding and strengthening its current security service offering.
Oakpark, the multi-million pound business operates over 500 contracts across the East of England and specialises in a range of security related services such as mobile patrols, CCTV monitoring, keyholding, secure locking and unlocking and resilience consultancy.
Cleaning
Oakpark has also recently started operating a cleaning division which will help strengthen the Group’s current cleaning service offer in the area.
Ian Surtees, Vertas Group Limited’s CEO, said: “We will be able to grow our security services in the region. Oakpark has years’ of experience in managing the security for a range of clients. This new arrangement will put us on the front foot when bidding for upcoming security contracts - with a bespoke offer suited to the client’s requirements and budget."
Picture: A Vertas guard
Article written by Robin Snow | Published 18 August 2017
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