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As we celebrate our 30th year in business, we are incredibly proud to have marked this milestone by winning the Security & Fire Sustainability Champion award for the fifth consecutive year.  The award was announced recently at the 2025 Security & Fire Excellence Awards, one of the most respected events in our industry and a recognised benchmark for excellence, innovation and best practice across security and fire protection. The Sustainability Champion category recognises organisations that show true leadership in environmental […]

Abbey’s journey to creating award-winning sustainability outcomes for Magenta Security When Abbey Petkar, launched Magenta Security Services back in 1998, sustainability wasn’t necessarily on everyone’s radar, unlike today with climate change now being a topic that can no longer be ignored by businesses. Back then our focus was on making a difference and revolved around improving our environmental impact and, dare we say it, to gain a competitive edge. Interestingly, we discovered some of our customers wanted to work with […]

At Magenta Security, we’re used to being the tip of the spear. We were the first security company in Europe to receive ISO 14001 certification, this year we officially became Carbon Neutral+ and Managing Director Abbey Petkar has been a fierce advocate for reform in the security industry throughout his career. The problem with being ahead of the pack is that it can feel a little lonely, so it’s always reaffirming to receive recognition from local or industry peers. Towards […]

As we look back on 2021, the one thing we won’t talk about is COVID. It’s a topic we’ve covered throughout the pandemic and though it was certainly the defining feature of the year, we’re sure you’re as tired of reading about it as we are. Instead, let’s talk about everything else and some of our triumphs. We launched Threat Evolution, a new cyber security division After years of planning, 2021 was our moment to expand into cyber security. Magenta […]

As we shake off the dust from 2021 and dig in for what the next year has in store, we sit down with Abbey Petkar, Managing Director of Magenta Security, to reflect on the ups, downs and lessons learned from running a security company during yet another historic year. Looking back on 2021, how would you summarise Magenta Security’s year in business? It’s been a busy year and a difficult year due to COVID, but it hasn’t stopped us achieving […]

As we reflect on the past 12 months, it is hard to know where to begin and if it is even appropriate to take on a celebratory tone. But at Magenta Security, planning for the worst and hoping for the best is part of our profession, so we know the value of a silver lining and positivity even in the darkest times. Here are a few moments of positivity that we managed to enjoy amongst the pandemic. We celebrated our […]

Throughout the entirety of Magenta Security’s 25 years in business, security has been a growth industry, and there is no sign that it is slowing. Innovations in technology, overwhelmed police forces and increased demand for private security have continued to fuel security industry growth to this day. But despite the health of the industry as a whole, very few security companies survive 10 years, let alone 25. Why is the security industry so tough for companies trying to establish themselves? […]