MRFS takes Secure Option

MANCHESTER security firm Secure Options has been bought by Surrey-based MRFS Group.

MRFS said the deal will create one of the leading national independent security providers to the commercial and residential property sectors.

Oldham-based Secure Options, controlled by Michael Braddock has fire and security maintenance and monitoring contracts with commercial property owners and occupiers.

It specialises in retail, leisure, restaurants, hotels, hospitals, and offices such as the landmark City Tower in Piccadilly Plaza, Manchester.

MRFS designs, installs and maintains high-tech security, fire and audio visual systems in commercial and residential properties in London and the South East.

MRFS chief executive, Tony Bygraves, said: “This acquisition is another significant step in expanding the footprint and activity of our business.

“Secure Options’ positioning in the electronic fire and security markets concentrated in the more Northern areas of the UK perfectly complements our existing expertise in the systems we provide in the South East.

“We now have a significantly enlarged team of service and installation engineers across the regions as well as being able to utilise the specific areas of expanded in-house expertise in growing markets for each region.”

The value of the deal was not disclosed.