Gallagher cuts ribbon on European Headquarters

Global security manufacturer, Gallagher, celebrated the official opening of their European Headquarters in Warwick, United Kingdom, with a ribbon cutting ceremony and celebration event on 12 May.

Gallagher’s Global General Manager – Security, Mark Junge, travelled from Gallagher’s Head Office in New Zealand to cut the ribbon on the 1,500 square meter (16,145sq ft) office in Tournament Fields business park, in attendance with the Gallagher European team.

An informal networking afternoon followed the ceremony, with tours of the facilities for Gallagher Channel Partners and customers, ahead of evening celebrations hosted on site with drinks, dinner, and entertainment.

“It has been our absolute pleasure to officially welcome our valued partners, customers, and colleagues to our new Headquarters,” says Richard Huison, Gallagher’s Regional General Manager for the UK and Europe. “We’re incredibly proud of our new building and excited for the opportunities it presents to showcase our world-class security solutions, while further supporting our network of Channel Partners and customers across the UK and Europe.”

Sir William Gallagher, President and Executive Director, welcomed guests remotely via video. “My father, Bill Gallagher Senior, started this company over 80 years ago and it is with great pride that we have seen it grow to the global technology company it is today. The official opening of our new European Headquarters is a testament to the hard work and outstanding achievements of our team and the strong relationships they hold with our partners and customers.”

Gallagher’s European Headquarters includes a 670 square meter (7,211sq ft) warehouse, on-site café, meeting, conference, and training facilities, and an experience space that allows visitors to immerse themselves in the Gallagher story and experience solutions first-hand.

John Bigelow
John is the Editor of Security Solutions. With over 25 years experience in media within the security industry, John has written for a wide variety of national and internal publications including Cards Asia, Security New Zealand, and the Journal of Security Administration in the United States, as well as giving expert commentary in regard to security issues through various media outlets including 3AW, 2GB, 4GB and television programs such as Sunrise and the Today Show.