Paul Gorick, Ryan Mason, Ben Confaloni, Matt Moulder, Jim Gaffney, Ben Fletcher, JustinWhitmore and Alan Lusmore
Learning from business heavyweights gives APM Fire and Security a secure future
It has been nearly six years since Matt Moulder decided to take the experience he had gained working in the fire and security industry for over 24 years and go it alone. Having worked for city business heavyweights Gardner Security back in his apprentice years and then Allcooper to earn his stripes, Matt has had the perfect grounding and is taking full advantage. APM Fire and Security is now a thriving Gloucester business which is growing so much that it has outgrown its home for the second time since 2014. It has relocated to a bigger, more modern unit at Triangle Business Park, which gives the growing company room for future expansion. Now employing 15 sales, engineering and support staff, APM Fire and Security turned over close to £1million last year and its continued ambition is to keep growing year-on-year. A family company from the start, Mr Moulder’s father
Anthony came out of retirement to provide valuable expertise and investment to get it off the ground six years ago. Four years ago, Mr Moulder's brother brought his skills from working in business to run the firm’s office-based support and systems operations, as well as manage the finances “Our aim has always been to use the combined experience of the staff we have across our business to grow,” Mr Moulder said. “Our plan is to grow locally, rather than expand into too wide an area. “My experience has told me that what I call the doorstep market in Gloucestershire is big enough to provide us with ongoing opportunities for growth. “Fire and security systems are a must-have for any business to ensure they are compliant with both insurance and health and safety. “While the systems deliver the same results, the technology that delivers these systems is constantly developing. At APM we pride ourselves in being able
16 | December 2019 | www. punchline-gloucester .com
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