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Optilan, leading security and communications specialist, wins another multi-million-pound contract from Network Rail as part of the Crossrail project. Optilan has been selected to deliver the design and installation of communications security systems at five stations on the eastern surface route that will be part of the  Elizabeth line when…

Optilan has been appointed by Limak to provide a series of communications security systems on the Jubail – Riyadh Water Transmission System in Saudi Arabia. Upon implementation, the project will be one of the largest water transmission systems in the world, transporting 1.2 million m³ of potable water per day.…

Adrian Bannister joins as Optilan’s new CFO, having spent 25 years specialising in executive and non-executive financial roles. Adrian was involved in the buyout of the Sparrows offshore team in 2000, and has worked for PE-backed companies like Optilan ever since. Adrian will focus on strategic financial planning, ensuring Optilan’s…

Optilan to implement telecoms and CCTV services for major UK renewable project – onshore and offshore. Another contract win for Optilan in successful last quarter Bill Bayliss, CEO of Optilan: “We are extremely pleased to be working on the Seagreen wind farm – a project that furthers the UK’s renewable…

Following the successful completion of our annual RISQS audit (Railway Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme), we are pleased to announce that Optilan has once again been fully verified under the RISQS association. RISQS is industry-owned and governed, sponsored by a committee of representatives from across the rail industry. The purpose of…

Optilan, the leading communications, safety and security systems integrator is delighted to announce the official opening of its new office in Mumbai, India. Home to some of the world’s most exceptional engineering talent, the new Engineering Hub will be integral to driving Optilan’s innovative approach to service solution and project…

This year Optilan aims to bring some festive cheer to families affected by childhood cancer, by participating in Shine A Light Support Service’s Christmas appeal. Optilan has pledged £2,000 to the Coventry-based charity, Shine A Light Support Service, as part of a campaign to donate unused funds set aside for…

Following the appointment of Bill Bayliss as CEO in January, leading international communications and security specialist, Optilan, has used the last six months to proactively commence the re-shaping of the Company with additions to the Senior Leadership Team. Optilan has sold its Russian businesses as part of the reshaping, recently…

UK-headquartered, Optilan, has been appointed by Framatome to design and supply modern electrical and mechanical security technologies. These will function to secure the Angra 3 nuclear facility. The project is part of a multi-billion-dollar development to add a third nuclear reactor to the Angra site, located in the southern part…

Leading communications and security technology integrator, Optilan, has today announced the appointment of Bill Bayliss as new CEO and Director of the company. Bill, who succeeds Richard Buckland, has a strong track record of building and leading international companies in the sector. His appointment is effective immediately and he will…