Axis Security the manned guarding contractor has merged with Temple Security.
The merger creates a £26 million business, and gives Axis the opportunity of having a national infrastructure comprising two NACOSS-approved control centres in the north and south of the country and eight regional offices. There will also be a niche electronic security capability to complement its existing manned guarding business.
Since the re-launch of Axis Security in 2008, the company has been looking at strategies for taking the business model from the City to the regions. Managing Director Jonathan Levine says: “Clients work with Axis because of the quality of our delivery, but we have not previously been able to extend that offering outside of London and the South East because we did not have the infrastructure to cope.
“The merger with Temple Security not only gives us this network overnight, but it also has the added attraction of an electronic security business that brings further capability to the service we can offer.”
Temple Security was founded 11 years ago. As well as its core manned guarding offering, Temple delivers complementary services including front of house/reception teams, post room services, keyholding and mobile patrols. Additionally, through its electronic security business, Temple is able to offer a range of electronic security systems and a remote monitoring service.
Axis Security was originally formed in 1994. Customers include City property management companies, media businesses, solicitors and other professional service providers. According to the firms, Temple shares with Axis a portfolio that includes a number of major multi-nationals requiring similar levels of service support. It also provides officers to work in local government buildings and hospitals.
Ray Empson, Founder of Temple Security, who will remain close to the business believes the merger with Axis is good news for his customers and his staff: “Axis recognises the success we have had in building a national operation, the effectiveness of our infrastructure, and the diversity of our service offering.
“The knowledge of our operational strength, with the expertise of Axis Security’s management team, their attention to detail, and focus on the security officer as their most valuable asset, makes the combined business a powerful proposition to take to market.”
