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Banham acquires Tops Security

by Mark Rowe

The London and Home Counties-based, privately-owned security firm Banham has acquired Swindon-based Tops Security. Founded in 1926, Banham remain a provider of home security systems in London and the Southeast of England; and their bell box a familiar sight on suburban houses. The family-run business, now in its fourth generation of the family, reports significant year-on-year growth for almost a century in operation.

The firmโ€™s streak of acquisitions has continued since Willenhall-based manufacturers, Guardian Locks, in 2021. The Group have been expanding their reach outside of their specialty areas of London and Southeast of England for several years, providing security to such places as Bristol and Bath. Hence the acquisition of Tops. With Banham now having a local presence in Swindon, this will allow them to further their reach providing home owners and businesses with locks, alarms and integrated security solutions around the West Country, the firm says.

Founded in 2008, Tops install and offer technical support for commercial and domestic clients in Swindon and surrounds.

Charles Hallatt, Executive Chairman at Banham said: โ€œBanham are delighted to officially welcome Tops Security to the Banham Group family. This acquisition marks an exciting time for Banhamโ€™s growth as we look to expand our business into the West Country. Banham will now have a physical premises in Swindon, bringing our locations to a total of eight across the UK.

“With us both being family owned and run, there is an undeniable natural synergy between Banham and Tops Security in both our core values and the way in which we operate. It is important that we work closely together to continue to work with local communities, develop our people into leading experts and also provide a premium product and service to our customers. Tops joining Banham will add to and complement our growth plans for the future.โ€

Simon Rushton, Director and Owner at Tops said: โ€œThis is a very proud moment for us all at Tops Security and is a true testament to our continued success since we started the company in 2008. I am delighted that Tops Security have joined the Banham Group which allows us to elevate our security offering with Banhamโ€™s range of iconic, UK manufactured products and leading security services.โ€œ

And Gary Jones, Director and Owner at Tops said: โ€œWe look forward to the start of this new partnership with Banham and the exciting prospects that lie ahead. We strongly felt that Banhamโ€™s name, reputation, ethos and plans for Tops provided the very best opportunity for everyone involved and gives us a stable, and exciting future for our whole team.โ€

Visit www.banham.co.uk.

Picture courtesy of Banham; the company board.

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