BDS Fire and Security Ltd joins ID Technology Group

August 2010

ID Technology Group (IDTG) has expanded into the Fire Detection sector with the recent acquisition of BDS Fire and Security Ltd, a specialist BAFE, NSI Gold and FIA accredited Fire Alarms business for an undisclosed sum.

IDTG, based in Manchester is one of the UK’s leading national providers of security solutions, specialising in CCTV, Intruder Alarm, Access Control and Electronic Article Surveillance Systems. As an NSI Gold accredited organisation, IDTG operates in the retail, commercial and public sectors. Customers include Begbies Traynor Group, DSGi, HMV, NHS, Sainsbury’s, TK Maxx, and Wilkinson.

BDS provides design, installation and maintenance services for fire detection and related systems. Established in 1993, the company employs 45 staff with headquarters in Hackbridge, South London. Customers include the Ford Motor Group, Transport for London, The Palace of Westminster and Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Prudential and RBS.

Commenting on the acquisition, Graham Campbell, Managing Director of IDTG said: “This acquisition is an exciting and important development for the ID Technology Group. We are committed to expanding the business and the acquisition of BDS gives us a new service line to offer to our customers.

We can now provide the complete package of Fire and Security services to our customers and it represents a very exciting growth opportunity.”

Following a period of integration, IDTG and BDS will combine to form a new division of the group, ID Fire & Security, providing fire and security services across the UK. The new division will generate sales in excess of £20 million. The existing management team at BDS will lead the specialist fire segment of the division.

Kevin Blyde, Managing Director of BDS commented:
“I am delighted to become part of a larger group and to join a great team who have exciting and progressive plans for the future. BDS is looking forward to the next stage in its development and the ID Support Services Group offers us a substantial platform from which to do so.”

IDTG and BDS are part of the ID Support Services Group (IDSS). The acquisition of BDS further broadens the service offering of IDSS as the group continues to strengthen its position as a leading independent supplier of support services in the fire and security, heating, ventilation, air conditioning and other markets. As well as IDTG, IDSS also operates Doncaster based GK Industrial which offers energy efficient heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems nationwide.

ID Increases its Retail Expertise

June 2010

Argos, part of the Home Retail Group has awarded ID Technology Group the installation and maintenance contract for 147 retail, and 4 four non-retail sites across the North West and Midlands to maintain it's CCTV, Intruder Alarm and Smokecloak systems.

The above contract was awarded following a successful installation of a fully integrated IP security system into Home Retail Group's New Data Centre in Wellingbrough, Northants.

Argos is one of the leading and well known retailers, selling general merchandise and products for the home from over 700 stores throughout the UK and Republic of Ireland, online and over the telephone. In the last financial year, sales were £4.3 billion and the group employed some 33,000 people across the business.

On average, 18 million UK households, or around two thirds of the population, have an Argos catalogue at home at any time and the retailer intends to open 20 stores this year.

ID Secures Focus DIY Contract

March 2010

ID Technology Group has successfully been awarded the full planned maintenance and reactive service contract for CCTV to the national retail chain Focus DIY.

Focus specialises in DIY, Home Improvement and Gardening. In 2009 the group consisted of 181 stores across the UK, and has recently trialed new store formats with the most recent store opening in Woking.

ID Technology Group had recently begun installing CCTV systems to refurbished stores. Due to the service received from Focus, ID were awarded the contract after successful tender negotiations. ID is delighted to be able to create a long term relationship with Focus and their Profit Protection Team, and will be working with Focus to improve their service and offer the latest in technological innovation.

New data centre for Home Retail Group

August 2009

The awarding of a new data centre at Home Retail Group’s Distribution Facility in Northamptonshire has given ID Technology Group a great platform to show its credentials as one of the UK’s leading security solution providers.

The Home Retail Group contains retailers Argos and Homebase, and are two of the UK’s leading brands with large customer bases across the UK and Ireland. Founded in 1973, Argos is the UK’s largest general merchandise retailer, and Homebase, founded in 1982 is the UK’s second largest home improvement retailer.

Started in May, the project includes a fully integrated CCTV, Access Control and Intruder system and is due to be completed by late summer.