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Port Glasgow-based site security firm Safer Scotland has secured its first international partnership deal amid substantial business growth and rebranded as Safer Group. Founded in 2016 by Greenock entrepreneur Ryan Clark, the business specialises in protecting construction sites, infrastructure, and assets with its high-tech intruder detection system, known as Safer Pod. Safer Pod S1 intruder detection system The business has grown strongly since its inception roughly doubling in size every 18 months. It has recorded its best year to date, which saw annual turnover soar from £5m to £12m and staff headcount exceed 60. “Our growth over the past year has been largely due to the launch of our Safer Pod S1 intruder detection system,” said CEO Ryan Clark. “We’ve built and deployed 1000 units in the past 12 months. In all my years working in security, I’ve never known a product to be adopted so quickly." International partnership Our first international partnership, with VPS Group, will bring our pods to new markets in France, Germany, and Spain" “This success led us directly to our first international partnership, with VPS Group, which will bring our pods to new markets in France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Ireland, and the Netherlands, as well as the rest of the UK." “In addition, our framework deal with infrastructure group Balfour Beatty agreed in June 2022, has also contributed to this year’s achievements.” Additional property The company’s rapid growth trajectory has seen it outgrow its current HQ at Kelburn Business Park, Port Glasgow, and its sales and marketing office in Paisley. Clark recently doubled the firm’s footprint by signing a lease on a second 6,000 sq ft unit at the Inverclyde industrial estate.  “This additional property will become a home for our support staff, allowing our current unit to become a dedicated research and testing facility for our new products,” he explained. “As the team grows further, I hope to be able to recruit locally wherever possible to give the Inverclyde jobs market a boost.” Improving opportunities for local people Clark has further ambitions for the company, which prompted the rebrand to Safer Group A Greenock resident, Clark is passionate about improving opportunities for local people and sponsors several young sportspeople and clubs, including MMA fighter Reece McEwan, Greenock Boxing Club, Greenock Juniors FC, and the local Jiu-Jitzu club. Clark has further ambitions for the company, which prompted the rebrand to Safer Group. “When we started seven years ago as a small security equipment hire business, ‘Safer Scotland’ reflected our local emphasis,” he explained. Next goal “But as we branch out into new markets across the UK and internationally via our new partnership with VPS Group, it is time to change our focus."  “Our next goal is to partner with more organisations internationally and keep growing, the USA would be the dream market for us to crack next.”

Relentlessly innovative security sector specialist, Safer Security Group, has unveiled the next generation of site security technology, with the official launch of its Safer Pod S1. The tech disruptor’s newest product, which has already been taken up by various tier 1 contractors on sites throughout the United Kingdom (UK), is equipped with cutting edge intelligent visual verification, which captures the clearest and highest quality images yet, while it’s innovative anti-masking sensors instantly detect attempts to mask the detector and raise the alarm. Smart tilt and impact sensors immediately alert, if a pod is moved or tampered with. Safer Pod S1 Ryan Clark, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Safer Security Group, said “Wireless battery-powered security systems, commonly known as ‘Daleks’, are not a new concept. The Safer Pod S1 represents the next generation of this concept.” Ryan Clark adds, “We have been flooded with enquiries for the Safer Pod S1 from the UK and abroad, since we unveiled our prototype at an event, towards the end of 2021 and have since carried out a number of successful trials across the UK. With our production capacity fully secured, we are now ready to launch formally.” Equipped with next generation live spectrum analysis With the Safer Pod S1, a 30 metre, 360-degree intruder detection zone is continuously scanned for threats With the Safer Pod S1, a 30 metre, 360-degree intruder detection zone is continuously scanned for threats. Equipped with next generation live spectrum analysis, the device distinguishes real threats from interference, such as wildlife. High-intensity sounders with flashing strobe provide a forceful 120db alarm siren upon detection of an intruder. Armed also with innovative signal jamming detection, the Safer Pod S1 is ready to detect and alert Safer Security Group’s 24-hour manned control room, to any attempts to jam wireless communication channels. Easy management via an app Allowing increased client control, the Safer Pod S1 can be managed via an app, allowing the client to arm, disarm and view activity. The first modular solution compliant with manual handling legislation allows for safe rapid deployment in any environment. Next generation capability allows up to 200 additional sensors to be equipped, detecting for dangers, such as smoke, water and carbon dioxide leak. The future of site security Safer Security Group’s Managing Director, Phil Bunting, said “The future of site security is here.” Safer Security Group, which includes the award-winning Safer Scotland business, is accredited with the Security Industry Authority (SIA) and is renowned for its rapid response capability. It has been employed on hundreds of flagship projects for construction, civil engineering, and corporate clients across the United Kingdom. It also provides security guards, key holding and other security services.

Modern Apprenticeships give young people a head start in the workplace, according to Eva Anderson, 18, who is more than half way through her one-year Modern Apprenticeship training in Business Administration, at innovative security sector specialist, Safer Security Group. Greenock born and bred, Eva Anderson, who attended Notre Dame High School in the town, is undertaking her Modern Apprenticeship as a Junior Administrator / Sales Administrator and is enjoying every minute of it. Modern Apprenticeship I want to learn more about the sales part of my job and be more confident in talking to customers" Eva Anderson said, “I want to learn more about the sales part of my job and be more confident in talking to customers, and getting to know them. I want to also be able to learn about what other people in my work do and what their main responsibilities are.” Would she recommend a Modern Apprenticeship to others? She says, “Yes, because it’s a great way to earn money, while still learning and it gives you a feeling for the real world, without being thrown in the deep end.” Vital experience with pay Eva Anderson adds, “If you go to college then it is very similar to school, which could be good for some people, as they maybe don’t want to leave school and are anxious about getting a job. A task oriented Modern Apprenticeship definitely helps with this. It’s a lot different from school, I’m treated more as a grown up and given bigger responsibilities. My colleagues show me a lot of support and they help me when I need it.” Ryan Clark, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Safer Security Group, said “Eva is our first Modern Apprentice and has had a real impact on the business in the short time she has been here. Over the rest of her one-year Modern Apprenticeship, we want to see her fully conversant with how we work and how to go about looking after our customers.” Safer Security Group Ryan Clark adds, “In time, I believe, she will become a highly valued member of the team, forging her own career, perhaps in sales, and making a substantial contribution to the success of our business.” Safer Security Group, which also operates as Safer Scotland, is accredited with the Security Industry Authority and is renowned for its rapid response capability. It has been employed on hundreds of flagship projects for construction, civil engineering, and corporate clients across the United Kingdom (UK). It also provides security guards, key holding and other security services.