16 Oct 2025

Security services firm on the charge as it sets sights on £100m revenue target

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The CEO of one of the UK’s leading independent security specialists has signalled his intentions to ramp up the firm’s M&A activity over the next twelve months.

MAN Commercial Protection’s Iain McCallister (pictured) wants to make at least one acquisition and is currently working through a series of potential options thanks to its growing network of intermediaries and brokers.

Located at its HQ and dedicated training centre in Solihull, the company is ideally looking to purchase an established security business that boasts in the region of £5m to £30m in annual revenues and specialises in security guarding or systems.

It will be the first time the firm has gone down this route in its 32-year history and marks the next stage of its expansion and journey towards £100m turnover.

“2025 has been another strong year of organic growth, delivering tailored solutions for our corporate clients and high-profile events, such as the record-breaking Oasis concerts - that was a real privilege to be involved in,” explained Iain McCallister.

“Revenues have passed £67m and we are justifiably proud of this performance, especially considering the volatile economic times we’ve faced. However, to move us forward at the pace we want, we are now turning our attention to acquisitions and we’re already having some interesting conversations.”

He continued: “We have been approached and are currently working with some influential brokers and I fully expect to have at least one deal over the line between now and this time in 2026.

“Our teams work all over the UK so there’s no barrier to geography. We’re more interested in finding the business that shares our values and desire to deliver the best safety solutions in the industry.”

MAN Commercial Protection, which employs nearly 1500 people, offers concierge, CCTV monitoring, security guarding, systems solutions and keyholding services, as well as providing services to high profile boxing, sporting and music events.

The last year has seen it seal its first ‘security’ partnership with a football club in the form of National League team Solihull Moors, whilst it has also supported Solihull Summerfest and will be providing teams to Summerfest on the Beach, which will be held on the beach in Weston Super Mare next June.

It has also continued to invest in its training centre in Solihull and its growing list of courses that it provides for both industry professionals and corporate clients keen to get staff up to date with workplace first aid skills and Security Industry Association certifications.

Iain went on to add: “Any acquisition we make must complement our culture, which is family-focused, people-first. This is so important to us, and I want this to continue - so that’s one of the key pre-requisites of any transaction.

“There’s a lot happening in the world of security. New regulations, including Martyn’s Law (Terrorism Protection of Premises Act) and the proposed Cyber Security & Resilience Bill, will continue to have an impact and there is a shift towards cloud-based monitoring and remote operations, again requiring stronger cybersecurity.”

He concluded: “AI, like in most parts of the business world, will become even more prevalent. I’m sure we’ll see more use of Artificial Intelligence in video analytics, threat detection and predictive alerts. This is progress, but it can also be exploited by attackers. We’re investing heavily in overcoming these increasing cyber threats.”

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