System solutions revenue quadruples at MAN Commercial Protection

Working with hundreds of customers across the engineering, manufacturing, logistics, commercial and retail sectors, MAN Commercial Protection has seen orders for its CCTV monitoring, intruder detection systems and remote access technology reach the £400,000 mark.

Led by CEO Iain McCallister, the company believes this appetite among end customers to embrace technology will complement the traditional security services it has provided for more than 32 years now, among them security guarding, key holding and concierge services.

“While people will always be the heartbeat of our sector, we are aware of how new advancements in security systems can deliver greater efficiencies and potential cost savings for certain scenarios,” explained Daniel Moseley, technical director at MAN Commercial Protection.

“That’s why we’ve spent the last three years exploring new technology and innovations that we believe can add value to the MAN Commercial Protection approach. We now operate a comprehensive hybrid guarding model that combines on-site security officers with technology. This can be tailored to suit the requirements and resources of all customers.”

Moseley continued: “Orders for our systems are testimony to this, with sales rising to £400,000 and the real potential for this figure to double again in 2026.”

Intruder detection 

MAN Commercial Protection employs 1,500 members of staff. The company first introduced E-Guard intruder detection systems two years ago, which provide real-time customer alerts for incidents.

Ideal for vacant properties, construction sites and office blocks, the solar-powered units deliver a 30-metre diameter motion detection range and can be installed in just two hours.

The range of systems is increasing all the time. MAN Commercial Protection has just completed a £200,000 investment in upgrading its 24/7 remote Control Room, which is located at its West Midlands headquarters.

From here, trained Control Room operators monitor HD CCTV cameras, motion detectors and alarm systems, providing 24-7 monitoring for clients across the UK. They also give clients access to sites remotely, offering preventative protection and the ability to record and analyse any patterns of suspicious behaviour.

Retail sector

An example of where technology is already delivering significant operational improvement and cost savings is at the Britannia Shopping Centre in Hinckley.

Following a bespoke security review, MAN Commercial Protection identified the solution for streamlining service delivery by reducing the out-of-hours security presence and introducing remote CCTV monitoring, using the latest analytics software and enabling remote access to key areas of the Shopping Centre via its 24/7 Control Room.

A mobile response service was also implemented in case of incidents, providing complete peace of mind and thousands of pounds’ worth of cost savings for the client.

Claus Andersen, commercial director for MAN Commercial Protection, observed: “Every client receives an initial security review. This explores their requirements and their budgets. From there, we devise the best possible security solution that delivers protection, value and customer satisfaction.”

Andersen continued: “With the recent investment in technology, we know we are offering innovations that really make a difference. We’re not stopping there, though. Our technical team is currently integrating Artificial Intelligence-assisted video analytics, the latest drones and digital site performance management in addition to launching a new client dashboard that will keep track of Key Performance Indicators and incidents.”

*Further information is available online at www.mancommercialprotection.co.uk