Independent physical security specialist The Guardian Group has been bought out by Duncan Horton, who is about to stand down as managing director of GB pound 10 million-turnover locking systems manufacturer Assa.
Horton developed Assa from a small branch office with just 14 employees, but has been attracted both by Guardian’s position as Assa/Abloy’s leading distributor, and by its strong customer portfolio.
Speaking to SMT about the private deal, Horton stressed that his major aim is to create a sales-driven business environment that will successfully promote many of Guardian’s exclusive brands, including Sistec, Kaso, Rotalok and Gardex.
