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  • New service partnership for Gerda Security (GSP Group)

    New service partnership for Gerda Security (GSP Group)

    New service partnership for Gerda Security Products and the wider GSP Group As of 1st December 2024, the Group welcomes Expert Access Solutions Ltd. This new addition to the team sees the innovative development of a service partnership between dormakaba and the GSP Group and a new business division for the installation, maintenance and servicing…

  • Gerda Security Products Showcases Fire Doorsets with Care-Assist™ for residents at the Care Show 2024

    Gerda Security Products Showcases Fire Doorsets with Care-Assist™ for residents at the Care Show 2024

    The Contemporary Range™ and the Safer Homes Range™ with Care-Assist™ are fire doorsets specifically designed for residents requiring assistance with access or for those with restricted mobility. These high-quality, multi-performance steel and timber doorsets respectively, offer robust, automated assistance for both opening and closing, ensuring a safer and more accessible environment. Suitable for both internal…

  • The Importance of the Emergency Response Plans Service for Care Homes

    The Importance of the Emergency Response Plans Service for Care Homes

    Gerda Security Products – Stand D60 at Care Show 2024 What are Emergency Response Plans or Pack? The Emergency Response Plans or Pack (ERP) is a critical component of the Premises Information Box (PIB®) System, playing a vital role in operational firefighting and rescue activities, by providing specific types of information to the Fire and…

  • GSP: Specialising in Top-Tier Safety Solutions for Various Sectors

    GSP: Specialising in Top-Tier Safety Solutions for Various Sectors

    Gerda Security Products excels in manufacturing high-quality safety solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of multiple sectors. Our range of products is currently utilized across Residential, Education, Commercial, Student Accommodation, Healthcare, and Transport sectors. From high-specification, top-performance fire doorsets to secure Emergency Access Systems, our products are engineered for longevity. Each product comes with…

  • Making FRS Operational Response and Evacuation easy with the EACIE…

    Making FRS Operational Response and Evacuation easy with the EACIE…

    The EACIE Enclosure™ is a crucial component of an evacuation alert system, specifically designed for the Fire and Rescue Service (FRS). It houses the evacuation alert control and indicating equipment (EACIE), which assists the FRS in managing fire incidents and executing controlled evacuations. Developed in accordance with British Standard BS8629:2019+AI:2023, the EACIE is third-party certified,…

  • Happy International Womens Day!

    Happy International Womens Day!

    As we commemorate International Women’s Day, we give thanks to the amazing women who drive innovation, diversity, and excellence within our team. We are proud to honour the incredible women in our organisation, not just today but every day. Your dedication and passion inspire us all! Wishing everyone a Happy International Women’s Day! Let’s continue…

  • 2006: A decade and a half of the Premises Information Box

    2006: A decade and a half of the Premises Information Box

    Gerda Security PIB®s have been providing information to the Fire and Rescue Services nationwide for over 15 years! The term ‘SIB’ originated from the name ‘PIB®’. The PIB®, was developed in 2005 as an initiative with Gerda Security and operational and fire engineering departments of the fire and rescue service. Specifically designed to hold A3 laminated…

  • PIB, the Original SIB

    PIB, the Original SIB

    Gerda Security Products proudly stands as the originator of the Premises Information Box (PIB)®, the original SIB (Secure Information Box), since 2005. This initiative was developed in collaboration with the Fire & Rescue Service nationwide. With over 15 years of specialization in Emergency Access Systems, we prioritize safe design principles that cater to the operational…

  • Piotr & Alan’s Lifetime Service Awards!

    Piotr & Alan’s Lifetime Service Awards!

    We have recently celebrated significant career milestones at Gerda Security Products by awarding Piotr Zarnoch and Alan Wootton for their remarkable service. Piotr Zarnoch joined us in 2007 as an Assistant Factory Manager / CNC Operator. Over the past 17 years, he has been an invaluable member of our team, demonstrating incredible expertise and passion.…

  • Talks, Q&A, and Networking at Lloyd’s Library

    Talks, Q&A, and Networking at Lloyd’s Library

    We extend our heartfelt thanks to Consort Insurance for hosting Consort Insurer Seminar 2024. Held at the Lloyds Library, this pivotal event brought together key stakeholders to discuss the crucial topic of mitigating risks in construction and its impact on the insurance market. Kudos to Danny Harwood and the entire team for orchestrating such a…

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