VPS Group, which claims to be Europe’s leading temporary security specialist, has acquired Davis Site Security, a fast-growing security company that protects blue chip customers’ construction sites with monitored video technology and manned guarding.
According to VPS Group – which has over 30 years’ experience in safeguarding customers’ assets – the construction industry loses over £800 million annually due to plant theft, vandalism, water loss and fire. With its focus on ‘comprehensive, technology-enabled solutions for construction sites’, Davis Site Security ‘proved a perfect fit’ for VPS and its existing products and services, the business says,
VPS describes itself as a fully integrated security solutions specialist that ‘delivers tailored risk mitigation to customers across Europe through a combination of monitored technology, human intervention, and physical protection solutions’.
Founded in 2002, Davis Site Security provides temporary and permanent security systems nationally, primarily focusing on the construction industry, manages around 300 sites, and has seen a significant shift in its business model in the past three years towards monitored video technology-based security solutions.
Paul Lewis – CEO, UK & Ireland at VPS Group, said: “I am delighted that Davis Site Security has joined VPS Group. The strength of its knowledge in the UK construction industry, coupled with our layered approach to temporary security solutions, means we can accelerate both our company and customer growth objectives, while providing first-class risk mitigation and business continuity to the construction industry.”
Davis Site Security, a family-owned company, explained that it was looking for a partner who put its people and customers at the heart of its business strategy, ‘while having the passion for technology-based products’.
Nick Southern, Davis’ MD, added: “This is a positive partnership for the future growth and success of the business. Throughout the process it was clear that there was a great fit between the two companies, and a mutual want to succeed with a customer-first approach, coupled with utilising the latest technology to protect construction site assets on a temporary basis. We are excited to be part of the Group.”
