Security Guarding & Support Services at IFSEC 2008 to Cater for Facilities Managers

Worth £2.2bn, the security guarding sector makes up over a third of the entire UK security market, and in light of the recent BBC Panorama documentary's portrayal of the security industry, professionalism within the sector is now at the forefront of the news agenda. With this in mind, IFSEC 2008 will again feature "Security Guarding & Support Services", to cater for this important and diverse market.

Planned with the full support of the BSIA, The Security Institute, ASIS International UK Chapter 208, Skills for Security and a number of the UK's leading security guarding companies, the feature will be relocating to a new prime position in hall 7 at the NEC, next to co-located exhibition The Facilities Show 2008. This relocation takes into account the important role facilities managers have in procurement of guarding services.

"Leaving the office is hugely difficult for facilities managers, yet sourcing the right products and services to ensure their building runs effectively is an essential part of their role. The co-location of Security Guarding & Support Services with The Facilities Show means that visitors can source products and services across all aspects of their remit, in one place. Furthermore, with the introduction of SIA licensing and the Approved Contractor Scheme, now is the time to re-evaluate existing guarding contracts," comments James Blue, IFSEC's event director.

IFSEC 2008 will also feature a packed seminar programme and a new strategic conference aimed at all professionals concerned with security. Expert speakers confirmed include representatives from the Metropolitan Police, Huntingdon Life Sciences, G4S Cash Services, JP Morgan, London Underground and Essex Police. Sessions will focus on real-life applications of effective security techniques across retail, banking, transport and other sectors. Speakers will be presenting real-life case studies, innovative advances in technology and updates on the latest standards and legislation.

The exhibition will feature the UK's leading guarding companies, including Advance Security, G4S Security Services, IPSA, Innovise, Legion Group, Mitie Security, Nationwide Security Services, NTIPDU, Romtrac, Wilson James.

Darren Gamage, head of marketing at Mitie Security comments, "We are delighted to be taking a major presence within Security Guarding & Support Services at this year's IFSEC. We've worked closely with the show organisers to shape the event, together with the feedback from our clients last year - we're looking forward to a successful show."

Douglas Greenwell, sales and marketing director at G4S Security Services (UK), comments, "Our position in Security Guarding & Support Services at IFSEC gives us the opportunity to demonstrate our full range of integrated security solutions. We look forward to welcoming visitors to stand 570 to discuss their security needs and to demonstrate the products, technologies and services that make us a market leader in the industry."

IFSEC 2008 adjoins The Facilities Show and Safety & Health Expo, taking place from 12/13-15 May 2008 at the NEC, Birmingham, UK. For more information on the event and to register for free entry, please visit www.ifsec.co.uk/securityguarding

Companies interested in exhibiting at the 2008 event should contact Richard Taylor, on rtaylor@cmpi.biz

or telephone (0) 161 874 3813