The Pointer Story

For nearly forty years, Pointer have been one of the largest independent security and fire systems providers in the UK.

And despite our growth and our global spread, we've never lost sight of that personal touch which was the hallmark of the company when it was first formed in Glasgow in 1972. This is our story:
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Landmarks and Milestones in Pointer's History

*  1972 Company founded in Scotland

*  1973 NACOSS recognition

*  1982 Event Monitoring Centre established

*  1992 ISO9002

*  1995 Office established in England

*  1996 Investors in People

*  1999 UK Solutions Division created

*  2001 established

*  2004 Fire Division created

*  2007 ISO14001 accredited for Environmental and Sustainability

*  2007 Training Centre opened

*  2008 EMEA & Asia Solutions Division established

*  2009 Solution Evaluation Centre created

*  2010 ISO18001 accredited for our Health and Safety

*  2010 Pointer Philippines established in Manila

*  2011 Distribution Agreement Signed for Oman

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