Christmas is fast approaching as we enter peak season for break ins. Businesses across the UK prepare for goods to fly off their shelves while logistics gear up to move stock from warehouse to store and from store to customer. But on the outskirts another type of business watches with hungry eyes waiting for the chance to strike on a weak link in the chain. Most criminals don’t steal so they can keep the goods, they’re stealing so that they […]
The security industry employs hundreds of thousands of people across the UK, all working to keep businesses and public spaces safe. It may have its issues – and I’m not shy to talk about them – but I believe that it is a positive and essential part of the economy and society. Taking this industry to the next level means more than just clearing out the bad acts and filling gaps in regulations, it’s also about bringing out the best […]
As one of the leading private security firms, Magenta Security Services has built a strong reputation based on creating long term partnerships with its clients. To demonstrate the strength of the partnerships, the security company has announced that three longstanding clients have recently resigned contracts. The Royal Parks has been working with Magenta since 2007, The Royal College of Ophthalmologists has been working with Magenta for three years and TSL Contact has been working with Magenta for four years. The […]
After three years of being highly commended at the Hownslow Business Awards, Magenta Security won the award for Best Business for Customer Service. This year’s event was organised by the Hounslow Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Hounslow Highways. The awards were held at the Hilton Hotel Syon Park, with over 230 attendees representing businesses of every size and shape, plus guests from the Chamber of Commerce and the Mayor of Hounslow. The finalists were narrowed down from hundreds of […]
I started Magenta Security to provide a better service than that was on the market. In the 20 years since then my business has grown and so have my goals. I no longer just want to make Magenta better, I want to improve this entire industry. Unfortunately, the security industry has a stain on it that doesn’t seem to budge. You may know that, luckily, security guards need to have a license to work in the UK. But you probably […]
Staff turnover in the security industry is generally high. There are many reasons for this but one of the biggest issues is the lack of training and development opportunities. At Magenta we manage to maintain figures that are far lower – about 12%. Why, because we value and treat our staff with respect and provide them with the training they need to succeed. Security should no longer be regarded as a short term job – it is a career. In […]
Magenta Security Services continues to make great strides in sustainable development through it’s continued investment in environmental initiatives. Considered one of the most environmentally friendly companies in the security industry, Magenta has installed solar panels on the roof of its headquarters in Hounslow to significantly reduce its energy usage. The solar panels generate 9 kilowatt hour per hour of electricity allowing Magenta to generate 40% of the electricity it needs. The company has also invested in a state-of the art […]
Magenta Security has been nominated in four categories in the Security and Fire Excellence Awards 2014. The leading security services provider, with its head office in Hounslow and operations nationwide, has been shortlisted in the following categories: • Security Guarding Company of the Year • Customer Care Initiative of the Year • Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative of the year • Contribution to Standards in the Security Sector IFSEC’s Security and Fire Excellence awards are in their sixteenth year and highlight […]
Abbey Petkar, Managing Director of Magenta Security Services, has published a white paper that offers businesses advice on how to select a security provider. ‘Managing Your Security’ examines key criteria businesses should consider when looking for a security provider including licensing, corporate social responsibility (CSR) and customer service. Abbey Petkar, Managing Director of Magenta Security, comments: “Selecting a security company should go far beyond looking at how much it costs. In the past, the security industry has been blighted by […]
The environmental credentials of a security provider should be front of mind when choosing a company to work with, according to Abbey Petkar, Managing Director of Magenta Security. In his new whitepaper ‘Managing Your Security’, Petkar highlights key criteria that businesses should look at when choosing their security provider. He believes the environment is increasing in importance for customers, with Magenta having successfully won several contracts due to its green credentials. Magenta Security is considered one of the most environmentally […]
