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Mercury in good health with new Almac Group contract

Mercury's regional director Liam Cullen (centre) is joined by Almac's Wayne McMeekin (right) and security guard Irwin Haggan
Mercury's regional director Liam Cullen (centre) is joined by Almac's Wayne McMeekin (right) and security guard Irwin Haggan Mercury's regional director Liam Cullen (centre) is joined by Almac's Wayne McMeekin (right) and security guard Irwin Haggan

THE north's largest independently owned security company Mercury Security Management has been awarded a new security contract at Almac Group’s Charnwood campus in Leicestershire.

It marks a continued expansion into Britain for Mercury, which in recent months has signed new deals with London shopping centres Hammersmith Broadway and Fulham Broadway as well as expanding contracts with Office Outlet and HMV stores.

The new deal will see Lisburn-headquartered Mercury, which was founded in 2001, provide manned guarding, alarm reaction and fire alarm services to the global pharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing company.

The firm's UK and Ireland regional director Liam Cullen said: “We’re delighted to have been appointed to provide a comprehensive security service at the Charnwood campus for the globally recognised Almac company, and it is encouraging to see our services recognised by a business of their stature.

“We continue to invest in the latest training and technology available to us and over the past decade have invested more than £5 million into ensuring that we remain at the forefront of the security industry.

“Contracts like this prove that our investment strategy is paying off and continues to place Mercury at the forefront of the security industry and a trusted partner for some of the world’s leading organisations.”

Wayne McMeekin, the Almac Group's health, safety & environmental manager, said: “The safety and security of our employees and premises is paramount and it is important that our security operations reflect this.

"We were impressed by Mercury’s innovative and forward-thinking approach to security and their extensive experience and expertise, we are confident that our Charnwood location will be safe and secure.”