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New business launches backed by four SBD member companies
» FOUR SECURED BY DESIGN ( SBD ) member companies are supporting a security business launched this month ( January ) by a security expert who has advised at the highest levels including the Royal Household , British Security Services and the Cabinet Office .
London-based ATAJ Secure Limited is the brainchild of Tom A Jenkins , Principal Consultant and Director , whose security credentials also include being a speaker and trainer for the Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure ( CPNI ) and the National Counter Terrorism Security Office ( NaCTSO ). In addition , Tom , has provided training to the Military Police and the Civil Nuclear Constabulary .
SBD member company ATAJ Secure is seeking to provide security solutions including project management , consultancy and physical security specification from concept and design through to installation and completion – even if the project has started already . The business is aimed at Government , public sector bodies and major corporate organisations .
Tom has established a partnership network with ten leading security product manufacturers around the UK , which together , provide a wide range of security products from high security doors , windows and locks that help protect households and businesses through to physical security barriers to deter organised criminals and marauding terrorist attacks .
Four of these manufacturers are established SBD member companies – Martec Engineering , Sunray Engineering , Selectaglaze Ltd and Tindall Engineering , which integrates MICO High Security Locking Solutions within its products .
Tom , who used to work for ASSA ABLOY Group – an SBD member company – and Bramah Security , has a long association with SBD by providing training for the
UK ’ s network of Designing Out Crime Officers , who are based in police stations around the UK , and work with architects , developers and local authority planners to include SBD crime prevention standards and principles into new developments . Tom explained : “ By providing a single channel to ten manufacturers we are offering a vast shared knowledge of product specification , British and European standards and effective multiple security solutions to keep buildings safe without them having to look like fortresses .
“ This eliminates conflict and confusion in specification and provides clarity on the interface between physical security products and electronic products and standards .”
Tom added : “ It ’ s about providing physical security layers that mitigate against fire and theft , serious organised crime and acts of terrorism .”
ATAJ ’ s accreditations and memberships include LPCB-LPS 1175 listings with BRE ’ s Loss Prevention Certification Board , The City of London Crime Prevention Association , the Master Locksmiths Association , The Institute of Architectural Ironmongers and SBD , the official police security initiative .
Tom is a fully qualified master locksmith and has an architectural ironmongery diploma with the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers ( GAI ). Tom has affiliate membership with The Association of Security Consultants and The Security Institute in progress .
National SBD Manager , Kenny McHugh , said : “ We are thrilled and delighted that ATAJ has joined Secured by Design . It ’ s really exciting for us that four of ATAJ ’ s partner manufacturing companies are long-standing members of SBD . Tom ’ s security credentials are exceptional and we look forward to working with him and his new business to help keep people safe and buildings secure in the years ahead .”
www . atajsecure . com www . securedbydesign . com
Founded in 1985 , Martec Engineering Group is a highly innovative company providing design , manufacture , installation and maintenance of bespoke steel windows , security doors , and fire rated steel products , to many of the UK ’ s major main contractors and local authorities .
Royal Warrant Holder and founded in 1966 , Selectaglaze products are designed and fully tested to provide effective noise , thermal and draught insulation as well as enhanced security . The security secondary glazing range offers certified protection against blast , physical or ballistic attack .
Sunray Engineering Ltd is a fully ISO and LPCB certified company that designs , manufactures , supplies and installs steel commercial doors , fire doors , security doors , industrial doors and steel louvre systems ; helping to protect the critical national infrastructure together for more than 40 years .
Tindall Engineering Ltd integrates MICO High Security Locking Solutions within its products . MICO is specified on a wide range of applications from schools and nationwide retail stores requiring panic hardware through to critical national infrastructure facilities demanding high level security protection .
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