Promises kept. Since 1972.
We started with residential alarms. Today, we protect some of the UK’s most complex, high-security environments.
Clients choose us because we deliver what we promise. Every time.
Our journey
Every milestone reflects a step towards greater scale, responsibility, and capability:
1972 – Established in Glasgow
First installations focused on residential alarms – we quickly gained our reputation for reliability and trust.
1976 – First apprentice hired
Investment in skills and training began – a principle that still drives our workforce development.
1989 – Expansion across the UK
Capacity grew to deliver our service across the UK.
1996 – Investors in People
Recognition for our people-first approach in project delivery – an approach that still stands.
2001 – International division launched
Expertise extended overseas. Today, we operate in Oman, the Philippines, and Thailand.
2004 – Fire division launched
Life safety systems added to our integrated solutions.
2021 – SME Employer of the Year
Workplace culture recognised at the Scottish Apprenticeship Awards.
2024 – ESG Initiative of the Year
Recognised at the Security & Fire Excellence Awards – proof that sustainability and performance can go hand in hand.
Growing to meet higher stakes
Each milestone reflects a response to new demands – more complex sites, tighter regulations, larger estates.
We’ve invested in:
- Specialist sector knowledge in utilities, custodial, and data centre environments.
- Partnerships with leading technology providers, giving clients early access to innovation.
- Processes that keep projects compliant from design to handover.
Looking ahead
Environments will grow more complex, threats will change, and regulations will evolve. To help you stay in front, we’re building on our cyber-security skills, expanding our R&D partnerships, and integrating systems more deeply than ever before.
ESG in practice
We’re committed to net zero by 2044, with our progress independently verified.
Our ESG approach also includes:
- Social value programmes in our communities
- An award-winning apprenticeship scheme
- Living Wage employer status
- Ongoing investment in people’s wellbeing and development
Meet the people at Pointer
Every stage of our story has been shaped by the skills, commitment, and expertise of our team.
That includes apprentices trained on live projects, engineers trusted on critical national infrastructure, and skilled project managers who keep multi-site programmes on track.
Meet with our experts
Tell us about your project: we’ll deliver a solution that gets the job done.