The East Anglian-based security company, Dardan Security, reports that it’s expanding its business across the region with new offices in Cambridge and Peterborough.
Norwich-based Dardan, which employs more than 500 people, provides security services including manned guarding, mobile patrols, CCTV, search dogs and key holding and response. The company works in industry sectors including aviation, energy, research and scientific laboratories, industrial, commercial and retail and also holds a number of local government contracts across East Anglia.
With its head office in Norwich and regional hubs in Aberdeen and Ipswich, Dardan says the new offices in Hinton Way, Great Shelford, Cambridge; and Newark Road, Peterborough will enable it to increase its presence in these locations. The company plans to create a number of new jobs as they expand their client base.
Philip Anthony, managing director of Dardan Security, has worked within the private security sector for almost 25 years for companies including Securicor, Reliance, G4S, OCS and Knightsbridge. He said: “We are delighted to be opening these two new offices, which will bolster our services to clients in these areas. Dardan is one of the leading security companies in the region and we service a great many blue chip companies from London to Aberdeen. The opening of the new offices reflects our continued growth and will enable us to offer an even higher level of service to customers in Cambridgeshire and southwards along the M11 corridor.”
Dardan’s Cambridge clients include building products manufacturer Forterra and Sepura, a manufacturer of digital radio products and systems for business and critical communication.
Steve Jeynes, regional operations manager (Bricks) for Forterra, said: “Dardan Security provides our Kings Dyke Brickworks with 24/7 year round coverage along with a patrolling presence over our Quarry and Service Centre. From the outset of the contract, I have been impressed with their professionalism and attention to detail. The team of guards deployed at our site are both courteous and diligent whilst still maintaining the necessary deterrent factor. The manner in which they approach their duties has enhanced our image to both employees and visitors alike.”
And David Phillips, Facilities Co-ordinator at Sepura, said: “We use Dardan’s staff for out of hours reception and security duty, and we have been impressed with the professionalism and positive attitude of the staff that have been provided. The security guards are consistently well trained, knowledgeable and flexible as to the needs of a major international HQ business.”
About Dardan Security
GSL Dardan Limited (trading as Dardan Security) was formed in 2009 through a merger between two East Anglian security providers; Dardan Security founded in 1973 and Integral Security established in 1979; it’s ranked in the top 15pc of security providers in the SIA Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS); visit www.dardansecurity.co.uk.
