As a result of extensive market research Bidvest decided to align all its subsidiary companies closer to the powerful Bidvest brand. To coincide with the rebranding it was decided to cluster all the security related companies into the Bidvest Magnum Group.

This structure places the group in a position to offer a truly integrated security solution on a national basis.
This service is backed by a "state of the art" National Operations Centre "N.O.C".

Bidvest Magnum offers both existing and prospective clients a no charge comprehensive solution to address each clients specific risk profile with the most cost effective solution.

History and Background of the Bidvest Magnum Group

Having 37 years experience in the South African Security Industry Bidvest Magnum is regarded as one of the major players in this field. The history of Bidvest Magnum goes back to 1985 when Shield Security was started and 1989 when Magnum Security started; both companies were driven by strong entrepreneurial management and rapidly developed a good reputation in the market.

In 1998 Bidvest acquired Shield who had by then grown to an annual turnover of over R100 million. In 2002 Bidvest acquired Magnum, the company was very similar in size, corporate values and vision and a merge of the two was the logical choice.

Magnum Shield took its place as one of the leaders in its industry, accepting its responsibility for participating at an industry level, to actively playing a role in promoting good governance and presenting a unified front on all matters affecting the security industry.

In 2010 Bidvest took a decision to align all its subsidiary companies closer to the powerful Bidvest brand thereby establishing the Bidvest Magnum Group. The company is extremely proud of its client base, many of which the company has serviced for over 25 years - an exceptional record in the service industry.

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