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Ranger Fire and Security has announced its first acquisition of 2025, with McGoff & Vickers Fire & Security Systems (MGV) becoming the latest business to join the rapidly growing Ranger Group. Run by industry specialists and service business experts, Ranger brings together high-quality fire and security (F&S) businesses in partnership to share industry expertise, resources and boost cross-selling opportunities. Fire protection services North-West-based F&S business MGV has a history of providing high-quality fire protection services Founded in 1925, North-West-based F&S business MGV has a long history of providing high-quality fire protection services within both the private and public sectors. It currently boasts a wide range of high-profile clients, including hospitals, councils, and educational facilities. With a hugely loyal customer base, MGV has a 95% recurring revenue stream based on maintenance relationships, which aligns closely with Ranger’s guardrails. NSI’s highest technical standards Later this year, the company celebrates its centenary anniversary, as it continues to enhance security for its customers through a range of products, including fire, intruder, CCTV, electrical, and data cabling network installations. MGV has also been a National Security Inspectorate NACOSS Gold Contractor since the 1970s, achieving the NSI’s highest technical standards. As a security specialist in the North-West, MGV will complement the existing fire alarm services at Ranger and enhance the group’s multidiscipline and cross-selling capability. The team will work with other companies in the Ranger Group to increase efficiency, skills and knowledge, while delivering work to existing customers on a wider scale. Ranger’s enhanced mission MGV will continue to operate under its current name but will work closely with Syncro Fire and Security As part of this acquisition, and like previous businesses that have joined the Ranger Group, MGV will continue to operate under its current name but will work closely alongside Syncro Fire and Security to further enhance Ranger’s mission in delivering a one-stop shop for its North-West customers.  Gerry Bates, Managing Director of Syncro, said: “We know McGoff & Vickers really well by reputation, and they have an excellent reputation gained with their many long-standing customers, providing the North-West with the high-quality fire and security needs it requires." Incredible opportunity for Ranger Bates added: “Working closely with Syncro under the Ranger umbrella, we will work together as a team to enable McGoff & Vickers and Syncro to delight our current customer base and to reach a wider range of customers. I’m looking forward to working with the MGV team to enhance our offering to customers across the North-West.” Ian Teader, Group Managing Director of Ranger Fire and Security, said: “MGV is well known to me and its business model aligns closely with what we are looking to achieve at Ranger. To have a business join with such a strong reputation and history is testament to Ranger’s pull in the market. Furthermore, for the business to be a 95% maintenance led business is an incredible opportunity for Ranger to build out their services alongside the other businesses that we have in the North-West.” Range of quality fire and security services Ranger has embarked on a mission to set itself as the one-stop solution provider in the fire and safety sector Mark Giardelli, Managing Director of McGoff & Vickers Fire and Security Systems, said: “Joining the Ranger Group and working closely with Syncro is a huge opportunity for MGV and its customers. This will enable MGV to further expand the business, as well as giving clients greater access to a full range of quality fire and security services through cross-selling initiatives." “Collaborating with other companies allows for an expansion in services to existing clients while also reaching new customers. The plan is to work closely with other North-West based businesses to increase resources, skills and knowledge to the area.” Ranger Fire and Security’s previous acquisitions The announcement builds on Ranger Fire and Security’s previous acquisitions of AFIL, Ignis Fire Protection Ltd, Syncro Group Ltd, IPH Fire Solutions Ltd, Fire Door Specialists Ltd, KSS Fire Suppression, and Secureshield Ltd, which together have helped Ranger to enhance its offering in all key areas of fire and security services, such as fire detection and alarms, extinguisher maintenance, passive fire, and security services.     Since launching in Q1 2024, with backing from the private investment firm Hyperion Equity Partners, Ranger has embarked on a mission to establish itself as the pioneering one-stop solution provider in the fire and safety sector, offering a comprehensive range of services through both regional and national operations, and providing a seamless customer experience. Funding for the acquisition was provided by ThinCats.

The 25th annual Security & Fire Excellence Awards took center stage at the prestigious JW Marriott Grosvenor House, in London, UK, on Monday, 2nd December, 2024. The event recognized the outstanding achievements of professionals and organizations in the UK security and fire sectors, with a strong showing from NSI-certified companies among the winners and finalists. With an emphasis on innovation, inclusion and sustainability, this milestone year for the Awards continued to set a benchmark for celebrating the exceptional contributions and inspiring efforts of those in the private security sector who tirelessly work to help keep the communities safe. Winners and finalists The event's credibility is underscored by the Awards Trust Mark, presented by The Independent Awards Standards Council. This recognition reinforces the rigorous and transparent judging process that underpins the event’s reputation. They extend warm congratulations to all of this year’s winners and finalists, including the 33 NSI-certified companies who, with 76 nominations between them, were celebrated for their excellence, with 15 taking home the top prizes: Industry Choice Security Guarding Company SecuriGroup (Winner) Vigilant Security (2nd) First Response Group (4th) Security Manager of the Year Alex Philiotis, Security Manager, Wembley National Stadium, First Response Group (Winner) Nitu Kashap, NWEC Contract Manager, FGH Security (Silver) Antonio Da Silva, Security Manager, Vigilant Security (Bronze) Security Customer Care Initiative of the Year Ansador Fire & Security Solutions (Silver) Security Guarding Company of the Year over £35m Turnover SecuriGroup (Winner) First Response Group (Bronze) Security Guarding Company of the Year under £35m Turnover Unitrust Protection Services (UK) (Winner) FGH Security (Bronze) Security Installer or Integrator of the Year Securitas Technology (Winner) Reliance High-Tech (Silver) Security Officer of the Year Kyara Hughes, Security Officer, FGH Security (Silver) Michael Chew, St James Quarter, Edinburgh – Vigilant Security (Bronze) Security or Fire Sustainability Champion Magenta Security Services (Winner) SecuriGroup (Silver) Security or Fire Best Company to Work For FGH Security (Winner) Security or Fire Diversity and Inclusion Champion First Response Group (Winner) Corps Security (Silver) Security or Fire ESG Initiative of the Year Pointer (Winner) STM Group with UK Supplier Only Initiative (Silver) Security Partnering Initiative of the Year FGH Security and New West End Company (Silver) SecuriGroup with The W12 Security Intelligence Forum (Bronze) Vigilant Security and Colliers Safe Haven Partnership (Bronze) Security Training Initiative of the Year Spy Alarms with The Spy Academy (Winner) Wilson James @Meta (Bronze) Security Software Product or Software as a Service Innovation of the Year The Keyholding Company with the Risk Management Tool (Winner) Security Project of the Year The Keyholding Company with a Radical New Take on Risk Management (Silver) Security & Fire Excellence Awards NSI Chief Executive - Richard Fogelman praised this year’s winners and finalists, stating: "Congratulations to all this year’s award recipients, particularly those NSI-certified companies whose dedication and expertise are instrumental in keeping people, property, and communities safe across the UK." He adds, "The Security & Fire Excellence Awards remind us of the exceptional talent, innovation and commitment that drive excellence within the private security sector."

London’s iconic Shakespeare’s Underglobe Theatre set the stage for the much-anticipated Women in Security Awards 2024. With places booked months in advance, the event was filled, bringing together outstanding women from diverse roles across the security sector.   Talent and dedication Organized annually by Professional Security magazine in collaboration with patron - Una Riley, the Women in Security Awards are widely regarded as a prestigious platform celebrating the achievements, contributions, and exceptional leadership of women in the field. 2024’s ceremony was no exception, showcasing the extraordinary talent and dedication that women bring to the wider world of security.  Celebrating achievements NSI is proud to celebrate the achievements of those representing NSI-approved companies Once again, the National Security Inspectorate (NSI), the UK's premier certification body for security and fire safety providers, was a proud sponsor of the awards. NSI extends its congratulations to all of the winners and finalists. In particular, NSI is proud to celebrate the achievements of those representing NSI-approved companies, who were recognized in four of the five award categories:  Security Manager  Amy Stanley – FGH Security (Winner)  Frontline  Christyll-Ann Bryans – CIS Security (Finalist)  Lisa Newton – Sodexo (Finalist)  ​Business Manager  Sophie Harper-Booth – City Group Security (Finalist)​ Technical   Hannah Powell – ASEL (Finalist)  NSI congratulations also go to Lynda Moore, who was honored with the Baroness Ruth Henig Award.  Strength of women Commenting on the evening’s success, NSI Chief Executive - Richard Fogelman, said, "It is an absolute privilege to support the Women in Security Awards, an event that continually recognizes the incredible contributions women make to our industry." He adds, "These awards not only shine a spotlight on their professional excellence but also serve as an inspirational example for the next generation. At NSI, we are committed to fostering diversity and supporting the achievements of all security professionals, and tonight’s celebration is a testament to the strength of women helping to shape the future of this vital sector."