British Engineering Gets Vote of Confidence from West Midlands Security Company
Monday 12th May 2023 at 10:00 am, Birmingham, England (PRWEB) June 30, 2023 -- Zicam Industries Group Ltd is a security company based in the West Midlands with a 25-year track record of providing advanced security solutions. Recently, they learned about Image4Security, a neighbouring business that developed a unique security product. Zicam saw an opportunity to invest in Image4Security and proposed a complete rebranding of the product as "Engineered by Zicam." This investment would benefit both companies.
- A new partnership in the West Midlands region will enable a security product to expand its reach from local to global.
- This investment demonstrates dedication towards British engineering and manufacturing.
- The local community can benefit from potential business growth.
Dave Salisbury, Managing Director at Zicam, said: “We believe in having a strong local network in order to support the economy, provide employment and see growth in the area; that’s the position we came from when we looked to acquire a percentage of Image4Security. And because what they’ve developed is a great product.”
The latest product is called 'Guardsman.' It was created by the Product Developer and Director, Patrick Batham, who was inspired to design a security barrier after watching a video of a thief stealing a motorbike from a garage. Patrick states, “As a bike owner myself, it was shocking to see how quickly and easily he was able to roll the machine out and get away. A bike can be stolen in as little as 12 seconds, and that statistic, along with the video, inspired me to design a product that would prevent theft from happening”.
In 2019, the duo behind the ingenious anti-theft barrier, consisting of founder and CEO, Milan Mazić and his son-in-law and Operations Director Dave McGinnity, joined forces to tackle the issue for homeowners and businesses. Their mission was to create a barrier that would effectively prevent not only the theft of motorbikes from garages or outdoor buildings but also cars and machinery, including vehicles up to the size of a tractor.
Using their vast expertise and experience, and after painstakingly prototyping and testing for a full year, the pair finally crafted a highly marketable product that was both effective and efficient in its purpose. The result was a cutting-edge solution that provided unparalleled security and peace of mind to countless individuals and organisations.
The Guardsman is a telescopic barrier suitable for use in garages with either a roller or an up-and-over door. It has been designed to be the right height and effortless to operate, taking just a few seconds. Its telescopic design makes it easy to store, requiring very little floor space. Since its launch in 2020, the product has been well received by bikers in the region, with approximately 500 units already produced and installed.
Dave Salisbury explained the significance of the partnership for his company: “We’re both in the industry of protecting people and their property, so there was a natural correlation between our businesses, but more than that, we believe in the product. It’s been designed, engineered and manufactured in Britain by Patrick and Dave, and I’m very passionate about supporting that. With investment from Zicam Security, we can grow the business between us and take the product to a worldwide market.”
Guardsman has experienced success and is now rebranding as Engineered by Zicam. Additionally, they have launched a new barrier specifically designed for use in garden sheds. The initial two products were quickly followed by ground anchors and security chains and, most recently, the entirely unique Garage Defender that protects against break-ins. The investment will contribute to the development of larger versions of the barrier for industrial units and larger buildings.
Dave McGinnity, states: “The partnership with Zicam has made the potential to expand our customer base on a global scale an achievable goal. It will give us more time to focus on growth to benefit both our businesses and our local community.”
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