Story Highlight
– UK Protection Ltd launches premium armoured transport service.
– Service addresses jewellery sector’s underinsurance issue.
– UK jewellery market expected to grow significantly by 2033.
– Fleet consists of unmarked, B4-rated armoured vans.
– Enhanced training and technology ensure secure transport solutions.
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UK Protection Ltd has ventured into the high-value goods transport sector with the introduction of a new armoured transport service, specifically designed for the jewellery market. This premium service is underwritten by industry leader TH March, aiming to provide secure consignment transportation that mitigates the prevalent issue of underinsurance within the industry.
As the UK jewellery sector is projected to grow from £4.2 billion to £9.95 billion between 2025 and 2033, the demand for secure transport solutions for high-value consignments has risen significantly. Underinsurance poses risks of substantial losses for customers, potentially amounting to millions, which could threaten the viability of jewellery businesses.
This service features a fleet of specially designed unmarked B4-rated armoured vans, capable of resisting pistol-calibre ballistic threats. To enhance security, these vehicles will operate alongside escort vehicles and trained personnel, ensuring a focus on protection, discretion, and a strategic approach to transport that guarantees accountability throughout the delivery process.
Andy Fairbanks, Group CEO of UK Protection Ltd and a former police officer, remarked: “Security vehicles are frequently inadequately insured and lack proper protection, often operated by staff who do not fully understand organised crime tactics. Even with security glass, many are not bulletproof, weakening their initial defence.”
Fairbanks emphasises that UK Protection Ltd has developed its high-value armoured transport service from the ground up, utilising top-of-the-line security-rated vehicles combined with an intelligence-led approach to safeguard valuable assets.
The highly trained crews, vetted through enhanced DBS checks and with backgrounds in police, military, and security, receive comprehensive training in various critical areas such as threat assessment and emergency procedures. Fairbanks stated, “These standards ensure they possess the necessary composure and quick thinking vital for managing high-value consignments under duress, a quality often lacking in typical security transport services.”
UK Protection’s offering is further strengthened by cutting-edge technology and best practices, including:
– Detailed pre-movement planning
– MaxOptra route intelligence
– Real-time GPS tracking
– Encrypted communication systems
– 24/7 control room monitoring
– Crews licensed under CVIT (Cash and Valuables in Transit) and SIA (Security Industry Authority)
Fairbanks adds, “Clients need more than simple logistics; they require a security partner equipped to preempt threats, provide the right vehicles, ensure skilled personnel, and implement advanced technologies at every step.” He highlights the partnership with leading jewellery insurance providers to underscore the seriousness of this service, particularly as the criminal landscape evolves and the need for professional, accountable transport becomes a necessity rather than an option.
UK Protection Ltd is also the headline sponsor for the upcoming Professional Jeweller Awards, set to take place in London on 2 September. For more information about services offered, the UK Protection team can be reached via their website or contact details.
