Famous faces joined the many people who turned out to celebrate the official opening of a security firm’s new premises on Crewe Business Park.
Alpha Omega Securities, owned by Nantwich man Ken Lawton, welcomed businesses from across South Cheshire for the opening.
And they were joined by TV star Ross Kemp, fresh from his latest ITV documentary series in HMP Belmarsh, and former boxer turned Hollywood actor Joe Egan who has just finished filming his latest movie, Vengeance 2 with Vinnie Jones.
The company, founded by former kickboxing champion Ken 22 years ago, provides security guards, door supervisors, mobile security, CCTV monitoring and key-holding services for big name South Cheshire companies and business
parks as well as VIP body guards for the rich and famous.
Alpha Omega’s suited and booted door supervisors and security personnel are a familiar sight outside nightclubs, pubs and shops across the region as well as at big events such as the Royal Cheshire Show and Nantwich Show.
Ken said: “I was touched to see so many people turn out to the opening in particular Ross and Joe who have very busy filming schedules.
“It’s always a very humbling experience to welcome so many business associates who have become friends and hear their kind comments about the way we operate.
“Over the years we have employed over 2,500 security personnel and it has been my mission to give the industry a better image by always employing the smartest and most courteous individuals.
“Our services, which protect people and their premises, have become more and more in demand. With despicable acts of terror sadly commonplace these days, we offer only the most well-trained and highly-skilled individuals.
“The opening marks a new era for Alpha Omega in 2020 as we expand into new areas and need additional space to run the entire operation.
“My thanks go to the team and Operations Director Andy Taylor for our continued growth.
“We already take care of a number of sites on Crewe Business Park and look forward to working with more.”
Alpha Omega has taken over an empty building opposite the Ibis hotel.
Now completely refurbished it will act as a base for admin staff while the original premises on Lawton Street in Crewe will remain open as an operations hub employing more than 300 security personnel.
Ross Kemp described Alpha Omega as a ‘second line of defence’ after the police force.
He spoke about the tragic rise in knife-crime, his interviews with young people drawn into gangs for ‘safety’ and his latest TV documentary where he spends time in the maximum security jail speaking to convicts.
“Ken is a ‘son of Crewe’ and he champions the area, employing local people.
“I like the ethos of the company, its integrity and empowerment of local individuals.”
Boxing legend ‘Big Joe’ Egan spoke about childhood experiences that created his ‘fighting spirit’ and led him to the ring.
The Dubliner, now a pal of A-list celebrities, was one of several boxing legends who appeared at Alpha Omega’s charity boxing night at Nantwich Civic Hall last spring.
He said: “Sadly security has become essential in this day and age.
“Alpha Omega is a credit to the area as local employer and big supporter of local charities.
“Ken has been key to its success. He has the mind of a warrior and encourages employees to take initiative and give their best.”
(Pics by Tim Jervis)
