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Improving the impact we have on the environment should be a continually evolving process, as technology advancements mean obtaining environmentally friendly products becomes more mainstream. As the emphasis on the environment increases, customer expectations from the companies they use increase accordingly and thus I have placed the environment as a matter of importance for Magenta Security. Our solar panels produce over 10KW per day of electricity and all our staff now wear uniforms that are from completely renewable sources. This, […]

Business licensing for companies that operate in the security industry will bring huge benefits to employers, employees and customers. The Security Industry Authority (SIA) and The Government plan to introduce a business license for companies that operate in the security industry. This is long overdue and something that I have championed for a number of years. As a company, we have always remained committed to major employee concerns such as holiday pay and pensions. The benefit of this has been […]

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 […]

The environment is a growing concern for our customers so we are proud to be well known as the leader in our industry when it comes to green credentials and low energy usage. Corporate social responsibility is something discussed in detail in my whitepaper ‘Managing You Security’. The paper highlights areas companies should look at when deciding on a security company to work with in relation to corporate social responsibility and highlights initiatives they can introduce themselves. I strongly believe […]

Magenta Security has received recognition in three categories at the Hounslow Business Awards 2014. The leading security services provider, with its head office in Hounslow and operations in Swindon, Kent, Birmingham and Manchester, was awarded highly commended for Best Business for Customer Service and Best Business for Training and Development and commended in the Entrepreneur of the Year category. Magenta Security’s Managing Director Abbey Petkar comments: “Being recognised in these three key areas demonstrates our commitment to best practice in […]

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 […]

Following our success in various industry related and business awards, Magenta Security has been nominated in four categories at the London Business Awards. The 2014 London Business Awards has been developed and organised by Prospects Services to reward and celebrate the many dynamic and innovative businesses across London. We’ve been nominated for the following awards: Best Green Business, Best Medium Sized Business, Best Training and Development and Best Business for Customer Service. But what’s special about these awards and why does it mean […]

Following on from our post ‘Magenta Welcomes SIA Compulsory Business Licensing‘, in this blog post  we take a look at the breakdown of active licenses issued by the Security Industry Authority (SIA). The UK’s private security sector employs around half a million people, contributing approximately £6 billion to the UK economy. In recent years, the industry has expanded into activities that, while previously undertaken by police officers, have no requirement for police powers to carry them out. With such a […]