SECTOR INSIGHT
“ THIS ACCREDITATION AFFIRMS OUR POSITION ”
Corps Monitoring , leading security specialists providing state-of-the-art remote monitoring and alarm receiving services , has joined Secured by Design .
» CORPS MONITORING PROVIDES A range of electronic security solutions including CCTV monitoring , intruder and fire alarm monitoring , personal protection services and keyholding , as well as environmental monitoring , call centre management and lone worker monitoring from their state-of-the-art National Security Inspectorate ( NSI ) Gold accreditation monitoring centre in Glasgow .
Corps Monitoring is a division of Corps Security , the UK ’ s leading independent specialist security solutions provider . The Corps group is a certified social enterprise .
Andrea Strong , Managing Director of Corps Monitoring said : “ We are thrilled to be part of this important initiative and this accreditation affirms our position as market leading in the monitoring of all alarm types . We have always prided ourselves on delivering the highest standards at the Corps Monitoring ARC and our performance gives our clients peace of mind . This is further recognition of the quality of the work that we do .”
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“ Instrumental in safeguarding ”
» OVER THE LAST YEAR SBD member company E-Bound AVX ’ s Roof Alarms has proved instrumental in safeguarding the lead of several dozen churches across twelve counties , from Lanarkshire to Wiltshire .
The effectiveness of E-Bound ’ s intervention is vividly demonstrated , particularly in West Yorkshire which experienced the highest number of attempted lead thefts where E-Bound
Roof Alarms were installed . This data is substantiated by West Yorkshire ranking at the top of its regional category for non-residential burglaries , reporting a notable 4,244 incidents according to the Office of National Statistics ( ONS ) for crime in England and Wales for the year ending June 2023 .
While only three regions in England recorded a decrease in reported metal theft incidents in the 2022-2023 period compared to the previous year the overall figure for metal theft declined to 28,446 reported incidents from the previous year ’ s 29,920 . These statistics underscore the invaluable contribution of initiatives like E-Bound ’ s church roof alarm system in mitigating the widespread impact of metal thefts across diverse geographical areas .
“ QUALITY HARDWARE FOR THE DISCERNING CUSTOMER ”
ZOO Hardware joins Secured by Design
» ZOO HARDWARE WAS ESTABLISHED in Carlisle in 2009 with the aim of supplying unique , quality hardware for the discerning customer .
From three employees in a portable cabin within a decade , ZOO has become a multi-million pound business with their products featuring in some of the country ’ s most striking buildings . Architects and contractors across the country now rely on ZOO for attractive , design-led hardware that represents outstanding value for money without ever compromising on quality .
ZOO ’ s acquisition by UK security experts ERA in 2018 started a new chapter in the company ’ s history , with more investment in innovation and new technology to develop new , stand out products at affordable prices .
Jason Tonks , Technical Product Certification & Compliance Manager at Zoo Hardware , said : “ Zoo Hardware is thrilled to join Secured by Design , whose commitment to safety and security completely aligns with ours . This new partnership is a reflection of our dedication to providing dependable solutions that have been third-party tested , which exceed expectations and contribute to safer environments .”
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