Extreme acquires PTZ firm Forward Vision

Forward Vision has delivered sales growth of 20 per cent or more annually in each of the last three years. Extreme said: "The technical expertise at Forward Vision augments Extreme's world-class engineering team and the founding engineers of Forward Vision will be retained. By combining Extreme CCTV's active infrared night vision with Forward Vision's PTZ mechanical control, Extreme will have a valuable and unique set of surveillance capabilities to offer its global customer base in the Homeland Security, defence and commercial security markets."

• Stanley Security Solutions has acquired Glasgow-based GDX Technologies, which designs, manufactures and supplies a complete range of door entry and concierge systems for the residential and commercial markets.

Phil Dock, Stanley's product and marketing director, said: "GDX is a successful manufacturer of high quality door entry and concierge systems and is very well established in the UK residential market. This acquisition cements Stanley's market leading supplier position within this sector."

• The Association of Security Consultants Business club will hold its next meeting on Thursday September 14 at the MEA, Bury House, 33 Bury street, St James's, London SW1 6AX, and will be sponsored by Norbain. An interesting programme will include a presentation on cost effective security system integration. Further details can be obtained from info@securityconsultants.org.uk.

• The UK-wide company of Security Professionals has launched a new "Sheriffs' Award" for bravery, to honour individuals or organisations which have shown unusual courage or initiative in protecting people, property or liberty.