SSAIB Congratulate 2020 Vision For Celebrating 25 Years of Certification

SSAIB Congratulate 2020 Vision For Celebrating 25 Years of Certification

SSAIB would like to congratulate North Shields-based firm 2020 Vision for reaching the milestone of 25 years of certification with us, in the same year that they celebrate a successful quarter of a century in business.

The SSAIB-registered firm work with clients to implement and support cutting-edge, IP enabled security technology - including video surveillance, access control and converged security solutions - to protect assets, increase situational awareness and deliver business intelligence.

2020 Vision – who first achieved certification with the SSA back in 1992, before the SSAIB was formed two years later - started as a CCTV installer and the company has now grown into one of the top security providers in the UK. They have a proven track record in both the public sector and private sector; working with clients such as universities, the NHS and corporate companies like Stenaline.

And Peter revealed exactly why he had stayed with the SSAIB for two-and-a-half decades, having been one of the company’s founding members during its inception in 1994.

He said: “We’re proud to be one of the founding members of the SSAIB and it’s an association that has benefitted us greatly over the years. Reaching and surpassing the high standards that SSAIB expect has helped us to progress and it also confirms to our customers that we’re as professional as we can be.

“Third-party certification is so important across the security spectrum, because it ensures safety, protection and peace of mind for customers. The SSAIB describe their certification as a ‘mark of excellence’ and I completely agree with that – as they make sure that you’re doing everything you need to, exactly as you should be and that’s vital in this industry.”

As part of the festivities for their 25th anniversary, the company held a celebration evening for staff at Newcastle Racecourse earlier this month.

2020 Vision managing director Peter Houlis said: “I am delighted that the company has reached this great milestone of 25 years in business and is recognised nationally by clients, peers and suppliers alike. I am justly proud of our reputation; exceptional level of repeat business, high degree of referrals and customer retention; many in excess of twenty years.

“The company has gone from strength to strength since we started in 1992. Over that time, we have continued to evolve with the changes in technology and the sector.

“We fully understand the importance of service to the customer and the professionalism and customer focus of our team is integral to our success.

“Our celebration event was the perfect way for the whole 2020 Vision family to come together and celebrate all of our great achievements from the past 25 years and look ahead to a prosperous future.”

The company has already had a successful start to 2017, winning the inaugural outstanding security installer at the UK’s first Outstanding Security Professional Awards (OSPAs). In addition to that, Peter – who is also an independent registered firms’ representative on the SSAIB board – has been named in IFSEC Global’s list of the top 50 influencers in the security and fire industry as well.

He added: “We have a robust track record in delivering integrated technology solutions, which truly benefit our clients. Our customer-centric service is not just about security; we understand the issues our clients are facing and provide clever insight and situational analysis data, which can help to improve operations, protect assets, monitor health and safety and save money.

“Today, security is more about meeting legal obligations and compliance - as well as protecting assets. We strive for excellence, integrity and continual improvement at 2020 Vision and it’s always a great honour to see our work recognised by receiving these awards.”

SSAIB chief executive Alex Carmichael commented: “On behalf of SSAIB, I would like to congratulate Peter and everyone else associated with 2020 Vision for reaching a fantastic milestone of 25 years in business. I’d also like to congratulate them for their equally long association with the SSAIB and its predecessor, the SSA.

“We value each and every one of our firms and we really do appreciate when they continue to work with us year after year – as it shows that they trust what we do, they value the standards that we implement and they appreciate our ability to maintain those professional standards while providing a helpful and friendly approach.

“The SSAIB hope to celebrate many more milestones with 2020 Vision - and a lot of our other registered firms - for years to come.”