SECURITY
Deal – MAP Group managing director Matty Carlin is using the services of Glenn Bartlett ’ s Close Protection Security .
ON THE MAP
WORDS : JULIE BURNISTON PICTURE : TOM BANKS
Tees firms join forces after big contract win
Middlesbrough ’ s Close Protection
Security ( CPS ) continues to go from strength to strength after sealing an extended partnership with one of its long-term clients , MAP Group UK .
Already the provider of rapid response , site security and security driving work for MAP at its Preston Farm HQ in Stockton , CPS was the obvious company to call on when the technology services specialist won a lucrative new £ 42m contract and needed additional security services .
The state-of-the-art infrastructure is forecast to boost business productivity and innovation , which in turn will help our region to recover from the economic downturn of Covid .
“ It was absolutely fantastic news for Mike and Matty Carlin and their team at MAP Group ,” says CPS managing director Glenn Bartlett .
“ We were thrilled to be asked to work alongside a company who are already well-respected clients , and we look forward to seeing them flourish even further .
“ The contract is a massive boost not only for them but for the Tees region , and we celebrate their success .”
Glenn , Mike and Matty have an excellent working relationship built on trust and shared values .
“ Both companies opened training academies in our respective sectors , at our headquarters , so we could train people to our own high standards ,” says Glenn .
“ Perhaps our shared vision is the reason we work so well together .”
CPS already handles security for a number of the region ’ s biggest brands including Middlesbrough FC , Teesside International Airport , Rockliffe Hall , AV Dawson , Scott Bros and Cleveland Fire Brigade .
Recently they provided security for Netflix series The Witcher while it filmed in the North-East and supplied security drivers for the ITV ’ s Vera , which is also being filmed in the region .
In addition , CPS provide the security , transport and guidance for two local professional boxers who have gone into camp with Hughie Fury .
At the request of boxing coach Peter Fury , they were due to assist Hughie for his fight on the Anthony Joshua undercard on December 12 at the O2 in London .
“ We always strive to be the best ,” says Glenn , with understandable pride .
“ The fact that we have such high-profile clients on our books speaks volumes for the quality of service the team provide .” For Glenn , of course , the more his clients grow , the more opportunity Close Protection Security has to grow alongside them . “ That ’ s the plan ,” he smiles . With the MAP UK contract starting immediately , it was all hands on deck to facilitate clients ’ requirements as Glenn began interviewing for a further three members of staff .
“ It ’ s a fantastic feeling to be able to provide jobs in the region , especially given the current climate ,” says Glenn .
MAP Group MD Matty adds : “ We are delighted to have extended our partnership with CPS , to ensure our properties and depots are safe and secure at all times as we further expand our business .
“ We have been working with Glenn and his team for some time now and are really impressed with how reliable and professional CPS are . We look forward to our continued close relationship with them .”
For more details about CPS and their security services , visit closeprotectionsecurityltd . co . uk . The voice of business in the Tees region | 71