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Balancing safety and security with SafeRoute from dormakaba

When it comes to door hardware, balancing safety and security can be a challenge. Compliant with BS EN 13637, dormakaba’s SafeRoute emergency exit and escape route system has been developed to provide enhanced security for buildings while still ensuring safe ...

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Amulet helping to keep public transport passengers in Essex safe

Churchill Group’s specialist security division, Amulet, is partnering with several boroughs within Essex on a 15-month pilot project that will see six Transport Safety Officers (TSOs) coordinate with c2c, Greater Anglia and Ensign Buses to enhance safety on public transport. ...

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Compass finalises CH&CO acquisition

Compass Group UK & Ireland has completed its acquisition of catering company, CH&CO, following regulatory approvals. The acquisition sees CH&CO’s portfolio of brands, which include Gather & Gather, Vacherin and Company of Cooks, join Compass’ group of companies, resulting in ...

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OCS continues decade-long partnership with Virgin Atlantic

OCS has won a contract to continue providing laundry services to aviation industry giant, Virgin Atlantic. The contract award is an extension of a decade-long partnership between the two organisations and will see OCS serving Virgin Atlantic’s locations primarily in ...

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Circulai unveils ‘groundbreaking’ partnership

“The world of waste management is about to change” according to three industry mavericks, who are ready “to disrupt the status quo” with the launch of a new company, Circulai. Max Kanda and Simon Sharp, previously the Managing Directors of ...

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Bidvest Noonan launches VR training programme

Bidvest Noonan has launched its VR training programme, Altius, with more than 1,600 security officers onboarded for phase one of the programme. Altius see security officers train in virtual environments using VR headsets. These environments are perfect replicas of their ...

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Birmingham City Council extends Fortem deal

Fortem, a specialist property solutions business for the social housing sector, has extended its long-term partnership with Birmingham City Council (BCC)  for a further two years. As one of BCC’s suppliers of repairs, maintenance and 24-hour call-out services to homes ...

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OCS shortlisted for prestigious Cateys Award

OCS’ catering brand, Angel Hill’s Goodness initiative, has been shortlisted for a Cateys Award in the Health and Nutrition Award category. The Cateys acknowledge outstanding performers, inspiring brands, and top achievers within the hospitality sector, as determined by industry professionals. ...

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Linaker extends KFC partnership across UK and Ireland

Following a successful partnership with KFC’s equity business, which began in February 2022, national M&E specialist, Linaker has extended its contract with the increase of over 200 additional sites across the UK and Ireland for a three-year term. The new ...

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Managing properties and facilities with location intelligence  

Location intelligence is helping London Gatwick and Carter Jonas to manage large estates and assets. From property portfolios to housing associations, public buildings to airports, geospatial solutions are enabling owners and operators to make better decisions, driving efficiency, sustainability and ...

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