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MAN Commercial Protection, which provides event, concierge, CCTV monitoring, security guarding and key-holding services to hundreds of clients across the UK, was named as the company of the year at the Solihull Awards 2024, held on Friday, September 13, at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole. Pictured left to right are PJ Ellis (compere), Michael Gough (Solihull Metropolitan borough councillor) Iain McCallister, Emily Thomas, Sinead Shelly (all MAN Commercial Protection) and Eileen Schofield (president, Solihull Chamber of Commerce).
The Shirley-based business impressed judges with the way that it has grown into a force in the sector, investing in its people and securing high-profile contracts including Taylor Swiftโs summer concert run at Wembley Stadium, and in boxing, the Joshua versus Dubois clash through a longtime contract with Queensberry Promotions.
Iain McCallister founded MAN Commercial Protection with his father in 1993. He said: โWe are very proud of our Solihull roots, so to be named the best overall company is some achievement โ especially when we were competing against some fantastic businesses. Itโs all about our team, they really are at the heart of what we do. Over 1600 people are now employed by us and this success is down to their commitment and passion for keeping people, places and property safe.โ
It was a double success on the evening, as the family-run company also securing the Training, Education and Development Award in front of over 300 people.
This title was awarded for a Training Academy at its Shirley offices, which provides Highfield-accredited SIA licence security courses for its own teams, other companies and the public. The Academy also delivers first aid courses, open to the general public, community groups and charities, as well as the workforce.
Iain added: โWhen we first started the business 31 years ago, few of us could have imagined how big MAN Commercial Protection would grow to. Our client base spans from Aberdeen down to Poole, with high-profile clients in manufacturing, logistics, facilities management and local authorities to name a few, not to mention providing personal security for some of the biggest sports stars and musicians in the world.
โWe hope that these awards will help us grow our profile in the Solihull area, where we are a significant local employer. There is immense pride in how far weโve come, but we are always looking to expand even further, through a combination of continued organic growth and exploring the possibility of acquisitions.โ
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