Record-breaking year for security firm, with 400 jobs created

Security specialists MAN Commercial Protection reached new records in 2024, after boosting its headcount to 1,700 staff and reporting revenues of £67m.

The Solihull firm created 400 jobs and saw revenues rise by 22% in its busiest period, covering the London Marathon, Taylor Swift concerts and major assignments for Queensberry Promotions in the UK and overseas, including the Fury v Usyk fights.

It’s seen significant growth in the corporate world with new contracts secured for high-profile names in the automotive, banking, finance, property and oil sectors.

Current CEO Ian McCallister launched the business with his father Sam in 1993, whilst working as a nightclub doorman.

MAN Commercial Protection is now on the hunt for complementary acquisitions, with a focus on security guarding and systems companies.

Iain McCallister said: “It has been a very rewarding year for the company as we continue to raise standards and change perceptions of what the security industry is all about.

“The high-profile concerts, sporting and major events are what hit the headlines, but it’s our everyday work that is really fuelling our expansion, with a surge in the number of firms using our concierge, CCTV monitoring, security guarding and keyholding services.”

MAN Commercial Protection is continuing to introduce new training and personal development courses for its team members, also opening up its Training Academy in Solihull to other professionals working in the sector.

“Many clients will be looking to save costs where they can. Technology and artificial intelligence (AI) will be big trends in our industry, and we are working in partnership with our customers to understand how we can build these more into our approach without losing the personal touch we are renowned for,” added Iain.

“Our industry has sometimes been perceived as being slow to change and that’s no longer the case. Whether its embracing tech or through continuous personal development, our sector is transforming the way things happen.”