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Claiming to take care of the environment is an easy claim to make but is much harder to substantiate. Many companies say they are green but can they live up to their claims? Since 2001, when Magenta Security Services was the first manned security company to achieve ISO 14001:2004, we have continually improved our environmental practices and we are now considered the leader in the industry’s drive to be environmentally friendly. As a company, we’ve taken pioneering steps to improve our current and […]

What’s the definition of an influential person? Put simply, the English dictionary defines it as a person whose actions and opinions strongly influence the course of events. In the security industry, credibility is the most fundamental selling point and attribute. If you are seen as having the quality of being believable or worthy of trust then you are in a position to influence the field you work in. Magenta Security has worked hard to gain and maintain a place amongst […]

In my last blog, I looked at the importance of building long term partnerships with our clients and how they can help us grow. In this blog, I’m looking at how partnerships with external organisations can help us give our customers more. We pride ourselves on the wide variety of services we can offer to cour lients. Our extensive portfolio includes security officers, mobile services, graffiti removal, web based CCTV remote monitoring and remote monitoring. The clients we work with […]

The relationship between two companies doing business is vital. It can help build a successful partnership which benefits both organisations. If you get it right, you have the ability to create trust, offer stability and provide confidence to both parties. Being able to build long term relationships demonstrates a suppliers’ commitment to providing good service. Magenta Security not only prides itself on its quality of service but in the way it builds relationships with clients. We achieve quality by taking a […]

Over the years many organisations have been burnt by rogue security operators. It was a particular problem during the recession as many businesses cut back on their security spend. As a result, the security industry was plagued with unaccredited suppliers who under sold services and delivered sub-standard protection. At Magenta we’ve worked hard to improve the reputation of the security industry, and do whatever we can to go beyond what is expected to serve the sector we work in. We […]

In 2012 many large scale events were held throughout the UK, mainly due to celebrations being organised to mark the Olympics, Paralympics and Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. As a result the security industry, including Magenta Security saw a significant increase in demand for door supervision services. And this looks set to continue. To ensure public safety and professional standards are maintained, there is also increased demand from event organisers that the companies who provide security services for such events have the relevant […]

Magenta Security Services invests in electric cars to reduce its carbon footprint. Magenta Security has invested in state-of-the-art electric cars for the company’s fleet of vehicles. The move is a long-term investment which will significantly reduce the company’s carbon footprint as well as vehicle running costs. Magenta Security is considered one of the most environmentally friendly companies in the security industry. It was the first manned guarding company in Europe to be awarded certification to ISO 14001:2004 and was the […]

In the second of a two part blog, Abbey Petkar, managing director of Magenta Security looks at the legacy of the Olympic Games. Unanimously, the Games Makers loved their Olympic experience, and described it as both exhausting and fulfilling. They were all focussed on doing their bit to make London a great and safe place to be. But what’s next for the army of volunteers? Many of them have gone back to to their usual day job. But for some […]

In the first of a two part blog, Abbey Petkar, managing director of Magenta Security looks at the legacy of the Olympic Games. This year, the world’s eyes were on London for the 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games. The event represented an unprecedented challenge for the UK’s resilience and security management capabilities. It was the country’s largest ever peacetime security programme with a total cost in the region of £550 million. The Games were a spectacular success by any […]

In the second blog looking at environmental policies, Abbey Petkar, Managing Director of Magenta Security Services, explores how improvements in environmental credentials can be achieved. Instigating and driving green policies and procedures is not something that can be achieved over night. To begin company-wide understanding, commitment and support a top down approach to the objective is of paramount importance. Staff must be involved at all levels of the organisation and given the opportunity to ask questions and provide thoughts and […]