G4S acquires Chubb Emergency Response

G4S will pay “a maximum consideration” of GB pound 17 million in cash for the business, GB pound 14.3 million of which was paid on completion of the deal.

Chubb Emergency Response is a key holding and mobile patrol business providing coverage throughout the UK to over 7,000 customers across 22,000 locations via a network of 28 dedicated offices staffed by 247 employees.

The acquisition will significantly strengthen the strategic development plans of G4S’ existing monitoring and response capability, allowing it to grow its patrol and response operations across the UK.

Doug Hewitson, group managing director for G4S Secure Solutions (UK), commented: “We are delighted to welcome the Chubb Emergency Response team to G4S. They will enhance our existing monitoring and response service provision and offer a platform for future expansion in the marketplace.”

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G4S Events secures contract with Rockness

G4S Events, one of Europe’s leading independent event safety and security companies, has been awarded a contract as the sole security provider at one of Scotland’s largest music festivals.

Rockness takes place from 8-10 June, and the contract will see the G4S team of more than 380 employees provide a range of security and safety management services during the festival. These include conducting ticket checks and bag searches and providing perimeter security as well as offering crowd management support and rapid response teams to deal with inappropriate behaviour.

Rockness takes place annually on the shores of Loch Ness, attracting over 20,000 music lovers from around the country. This year’s headliners include Biffy Clyro and Deadmaus.

Having worked closely with the event organisers over the past three years to provide a range of security and safety management services, this is the first time that G4S will be providing the entire deployment of stewards for the event.

Highest levels of security and safety

Eric Alexander, managing director of G4S Events (UK), said: “Every year G4S provides security services at thousands of events across the United Kingdom. By working in close partnership with Rockness we are able to provide the highest level of security and safety support to ensure that visitors enjoy the festivities.”

Jim King, the managing director for Loudsound (promoters of Rockness), added: “Rockness is one of Scotland’s most popular festivals so visitor safety is paramount. It’s vital that we have a security and safety management team who understand our needs to help us provide a safe and fun environment for visitors.”

He continued: “G4S Events has the scale and size to provide us with the support that we require. We’re looking forward to working with them on what promises to be another fantastic event.”

For further information on G4S Events security services visit the division’s dedicated website