At Brisant Secure, we are constantly pushing the boundaries of security and innovation. But behind the scenes, ensuring the safety and well-being of our team is just as critical. That’s why we’re thrilled to celebrate Neil Davies, our Financial Controller, who has recently graduated with a NEBOSH qualification.

Why Pursue Health and Safety?

Though Neil’s background is in accounting and financial control, his passion for Health and Safety developed through years of working in SME businesses. In those roles, Neil handled everything from finance to HR and legal compliance, but Health and Safety was the area that resonated with him the most.

“For me, Health and Safety provided the most personal sense of accomplishment,” Neil explains. “It’s not just about following regulations, it’s about actively ensuring that our team members come to work and go home safely every day.” With this passion driving him, Neil knew he needed to expand his expertise to the highest level, and the NEBOSH qualification, widely regarded as the ‘diamond standard’ in occupational safety, was the natural choice.

Years of Commitment to Safety at Brisant

Neil’s journey into Health and Safety didn’t start overnight. Over the last 15 years, including his time at Brisant Secure, he’s been involved in shaping and implementing Health and Safety protocols. However, he felt the need to formalise his skills with a NEBOSH qualification to bring even more value to Brisant Secure.

“Being involved in Health and Safety on an operational level for so long gave me a solid foundation, but NEBOSH pushed me to understand the complex science behind it,” Neil says. From evaluating risks like machinery hazards and forklift safety to understanding the impact of workplace exposure to noise and chemicals, Neil’s NEBOSH journey has broadened his expertise in every aspect of workplace safety.

The Challenges of NEBOSH and Brisant’s Support

Achieving this qualification wasn’t easy. “NEBOSH is an incredibly demanding course that requires an in-depth technical understanding across a wide range of topics,” Neil shares. However, he had strong support from Brisant Secure along the way. “The fact that Nick and Steve allowed me to dedicate time during working hours for this course speaks volumes about Brisant’s commitment to safety,” he notes.

Balancing work, personal life, and studies was a challenge for Neil, but one he was willing to take on. “During the 6-7 months of exam preparation, my personal life took a backseat, but I knew the result would be worth it, both for me and Brisant Secure.”

Implementing New Skills at Brisant Secure

Now equipped with his NEBOSH qualification, Neil is already putting his new knowledge to work at Brisant Secure. “Having a deeper understanding of risk management allows me to evaluate our current processes and make meaningful improvements,” he explains.

One of the key changes Neil has introduced is improving worker consultation during risk assessments. By involving employees more directly in safety protocols, Neil believes Brisant can create a more engaged workforce, with employees taking ownership of Health and Safety risks. In addition, regular safety toolbox talks have been enhanced, focusing on raising awareness and encouraging proactive identification of potential hazards.

“We’ve also implemented more proactive H&S monitoring techniques,” Neil says. “This allows us to spot areas that need improvement before they become safety concerns, helping us stay ahead of any potential issues.”

What This Means for Brisant Secure’s Future

Neil’s NEBOSH qualification isn’t just a personal achievement, it strengthens Brisant Secure’s position as a company that prioritises the safety of its employees. “We are now preparing for the ISO45001 Health and Safety accreditation, which is the pinnacle of international H&S standards,” Neil adds. Achieving this certification will further demonstrate Brisant Secure’s commitment to ensuring that every employee can come to work, perform their duties safely, and return home without harm.

Beyond Health and Safety, Neil’s commitment to professional development continues. He’s enrolled in an MBA program with the Open University, starting in October 2024. “While my heart is in Health and Safety, I’m also passionate about helping businesses succeed in all areas. The MBA will allow me to formalise my knowledge in management, operations, and beyond, bringing even more value to Brisant Secure.”

A Safer, Stronger Brisant Secure

Neil Davies’ NEBOSH achievement marks a significant step forward for Brisant Secure. His dedication to Health and Safety, supported by our leadership, reflects the company’s core values, ensuring that every employee is safe, valued, and equipped to thrive. As we look forward to achieving ISO45001 certification and beyond, Neil’s expertise will play a key role in making Brisant Secure not only a leader in security but also a leader in workplace safety.

We congratulate Neil on his outstanding achievement and look forward to the positive impact his NEBOSH qualification will have on our business and our people.

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Introducing Our New Key Accounts Manager

We’re excited to introduce our newest team member, Charlotte Maynard-Keene, stepping into the role of Midlands Key Accounts Manager at Brisant Secure. With a decade of diverse sales experience and a strong passion for innovation, Charlotte brings a fresh perspective to our team.

A Journey in Sales: From Office to the Road

Early on in her career Charlotte found her passion for face-to-face customer interactions as a Commercial Office Manager. Following on from that, she transitioned to another role focussing on brand and product awareness among fabricators and installers while being on the road.

A Passion for Products and Innovation

Charlotte’s enthusiasm for smart technology, which she believes is the industry’s future, made her a perfect fit for our team.

Boosting Sales in the Region

When it comes to boosting sales in her region, Charlotte’s vibrant personality takes the spotlight. She plans to inject her unique energy into promoting what she considers the freshest product on the market – the Ultion NUKI. 

A Multicultural Perspective

Beyond her professional journey, Charlotte spent her secondary school years in Spain, she became fluent in Spanish and mastered the local dialect to such an extent that she often had to prove her English roots! 

A New Chapter Begins

Charlotte’s arrival marks a new chapter at Brisant Secure. Her passion, creativity, and dynamic approach are set to make a significant impact on our team. We’re thrilled to have her on board as we continue to lead with innovation and excellence in high-security door hardware solutions.

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Kevin Harvey has regrouped with his ex-colleagues Nick Dutton and Steve Stewart at Brisant Secure as Managing Director. Whilst Kevin’s 30 years in the industry have covered hardware, PVC profile and conservatories, the last 5 years have been in the composite door sector at Future Products.

Kevin said ‘The two CEOs have invited me back and having worked for both of them separately it’s such an amazing opportunity to work with the two of them together.  The dynamics they have created within the business and the team they have put together affirms my belief that this is a tremendous opportunity to join a company that is driving the standards within the hardware industry.  

I have a strong hardware background will serve me well with regards to the product range itself.  I had almost 12 years in selling hardware.  At Future I have been using the products in a first-hand capacity for the best part of six years.” 

With Ultion products due to expand even further in 2023, Nick Dutton says ‘Kevin is highly regarded in the industry and his joining our team is a big marker in Brisant’s evolution.  Coupling this high regard with his understanding our quality ethos, knowing many of our team, suppliers, customers and products places him ideally to help us introduce the next wave of Ultion products and initiatives.’ 

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Annabel Mantel has joined Brisant-Secure as the Finance Director.  Brisant gained investment from the British Growth Fund earlier in 2021, which was to support ambitious long-term growth plans and enable further innovations.  

Nick Dutton, CEO of Brisant-Secure said, “Annabel is the perfect person to enable Brisant to forge ahead with measured growth, ensuring customers and suppliers continue to receive exceptional service. Her mixture of finance and commercial skills are a perfect match for the business at this point in time.”

Annabel comes to Brisant from a varied background in finance.  She started at Ernst and Young and trained in audit, before moving to work in Financial Services, spending ten years with GE Capital and Santander. In 2016 she left to set up her own consultancy working for small and medium sized enterprises.  She comes to Brisant from Casselllie.    

Annabel said she was attracted to work with Brisant because, “It’s a good bunch of people; Steve and Nick have built a team that want to stay with the business long term.  That’s an attraction.  It’s the people that you work with and spend every day with that are the most important; and everyone here is pulling in the same direction.”

Brisant is keen to continue to grow, adding additional innovative products that will work well for their customer base.  Annabel added, “Brisant is doing phenomenally well and managed to secure investment from BGF.  It feels like I am on familiar ground. It’s a nice culture and a business that fundamentally works and has lots of opportunity to grow.”

The team at Brisant are delighted to welcome Annabel.     

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Brisant Secure has appointed Gareth Turner as northern business development manager.

Gareth, a well-known name in hardware with over 25 years’ industry experience, will be looking after customers in northern England and Scotland.

“Brisant has changed the face of hardware and security with its high quality, innovative, market-leading products, but what Brisant wants to achieve is different, and that’s what appealed to me,” Gareth said. “The service and support are ground-breaking too. Interfacing with homeowners to pull through demand and adding value to fabricators’ and installers’ products so they are more profitable is a good reason to convert.

“So, the offer to become part of the team was too big to miss. I’m joining at an exciting time as we’re launching a number of products such as the new 3-Star security solution which includes an all-new 2-Star security handle.

“My role at Brisant is to consolidate long-term partnerships with customers to help them grow and win more business. I’ll also be getting to know prospective customers and converting them to our market-leading products. I’m particularly excited by Ultion Smart locks as this is an area with huge untapped potential.”

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CWG Choices Managing Director, Chris Powell, explains why they have decided to use Ultion as standard: “As the leading trade manufacturer of windows and doors in the UK one of the reasons we switched to Ultion was the brand awareness for both our consumer and trade customers. We know Ultion gives comfort and credibility to consumers, and our partnership is at the forefront of security. Ultion has all the security accreditations and provides a guarantee for any break-ins as a result of lock failure. To date we have not had a claim.”

Brisant, the hardware house that created Ultion, Sweet, Lock Lock, and Ultion Smart, has supplied CWG Choices for four years and will now be provided as standard following an increase in demand for their trade network. Brisant and CWG Choices are partners in a mission to provide homeowners with robust security.

Sold Secure Diamond testing is the most demanding security test there is, and Ultion insists on it. The lock attack is sustained, under no time limit and the tester is free to use any tools. The expert locksmith testing Ultion gave up after an hour. This is security that CWG Choices installers can be proud to talk about! This result led to Brisant introducing a £1,000 guarantee. Should a burglary take place within 5 years from the date of installation, and entry was achieved by snapping an Ultion lock, homeowners will be given £1,000.

Nick Dutton, Ultion CEO, comments on the partnership with CWG Choices Ltd: “We’re very pleased CWG Choices has made the decision to switch to Ultion as standard. Installers can be confident that they’re fitting doors with the robust security homeowners expect. And a solid guarantee to back it up!”

For CWG Choices call 01536 271940 or visit www.cwgchoices.com.

Discover more about Ultion at www.ultion-lock.co.uk  call 0115 784 3162 or email ultion@brisant-secure.com.

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Derrick has twenty years in marketing and product management roles, fifteen of which were with Avocet Hardware.   He has a degree in Design Marketing and has worked with high profile clients, managing projects for the likes of B&Q, Wickes and Homebase.  His experience with product development, marketing, promotions, launches and brand development are all skills that Brisant-Secure will welcome into the team.

Derrick said, “I am delighted to have been given the opportunity to join Brisant-Secure and look forward to helping them with their plans for continued growth.  Having spent 15 years in this sector, I have been seriously impressed with the rise of the Ultion lock brand which positions itself as a market leader. And I also expect the 2020 Sweet hardware range will soon follow the same path.”

“One of the main things that attracted me to Brisant is that they strive to produce products that make them stand out from the crowd and provide the tools their customers need to help them sell more.  In an industry that often looks to produce hardware that just meet the standards, Brisant looks to exceed and set new standards. It is a really exciting time to be joining the company.”

Steve Stewart, who has previously worked with Derrick for many years said, “We believe that Derrick’s experience across the lock and hardware sector will enable wider groups to appreciate the design and build quality that underpin all Brisant products.”

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