Orbis Protect, the UK’s leading vacant property and vulnerable assets services provider, announces the acquisition of Secure Site UK (SSUK), a specialist security solutions expert, to expand its service offering and service new markets. This exciting move will support Orbis’ plans to expand their portfolio of security services and continue to grow its existing business across the UK.
Uxbridge, England, 1st March 2023 – Orbis Protect, the UK leader in vacant property, asset security and people protection services, today announced it has completed the acquisition of Secure Site UK, bringing together both companies to further enhance its security service offering to customers. This acquisition will expand the technology base for both Orbis and SSUK customers, bolstering their presence in key geographical areas and expanding their service delivery reach on individual sites and markets.
Orbis Protect currently employs more than 600 staff across 25 UK locations, working with clients across the private and public sectors. Its services include a combination of physical security, technology security and monitoring of vulnerable assets for customers across a range of sectors. Additionally, Orbis supports customers by providing property management services including clearance, cleaning, infection control and pest management. Orbis also provides contact centre services and protects more than 60,000 people with personalised alarm systems through its in-house fully accredited alarm receiving centre.
Enhancing the customer experience
With over 30 years of industry expertise, SSUK are a leading provider of electronic surveillance, access management and perimeter security services, throughout the UK. Through their longstanding customer relationships, SSUK deliver their services to a wide range of sectors including retail, automotive, leisure and construction.
By merging these highly complementary services, clients will benefit from an enhanced product portfolio and increased local resource, which will enhance the customers’ experience and further support Orbis in the delivery of their market leading services.
Ben Howard, CEO of Orbis Protect, said: “I am delighted to announce the recent acquisition of Secure Site UK. This is the third acquisition for Orbis within the past two years following the successful acquisitions of Optosafe in 2020 and Veritas Property Management in 2022.
This acquisition is fully aligned with our long-term strategy of growing our service offering within a wider customer base, delivering more technology enabled solutions and ensuring that we maintain our position as the market leader for temporary security services within the UK.
For over 30 years, Secure Site UK has built a solid reputation within both the industry and their customer base through exceptional service delivery and a diverse range of security solutions. They pride themselves on an effective and ‘right first time’ solution, which fully mirrors our own values and service expectations.
Through this acquisition, both Orbis and Secure Site UK are well positioned to achieve their shared vision for growth and the continued delivery of market leading services.”
Shaun Miller, Managing Director of Secure Site UK, said: “Secure Site UK has a proud history of seeking to innovate, develop and improve our products and services to serve our customers’ needs. It is great news that Orbis will be able to continue this approach and help us to further enhance solutions for our customers. I look forward to supporting the future growth and am excited about the opportunities ahead of us.”
The acquisition was supported by financing provided by Ardian. Orbis was advised on the acquisition by Squire Patton Boggs (Legal) and pwc (Financial and Tax Due Diligence). SSUK and its shareholders were advised by Bennett Griffin (Legal).
