? Industry: Defense, Security & Surveillance Technology ? Headquarters: 390 Princesway, Team Valley, Gateshead, NE11 0TU, UK ? Founded: 1983 (as part of the Water Hall Group) ? CEO: Raschid Abdullah (LinkedIn: Raschid Abdullah) ? Key Products/Services:
ANPR Systems ? (Automatic Number Plate Recognition)
Mobile Surveillance Solutions ? (e.g., body-worn/vehicle cameras)
Military-Grade Imaging Systems ?
Railway Security & Monitoring ? ? USP:“Delivering mission-critical surveillance and imaging systems for defense, law enforcement, and transportation sectors.”
? Company Overview
Petards Group is a UK-based innovator in advanced surveillance and security technology, trusted by military, police, and rail operators globally. Specializing in real-time data capture and analysis, their solutions enhance public safety, combat terrorism, and streamline operations. With a focus on rugged, reliable systems, Petards serves high-stakes environments from conflict zones to urban transit networks.
? Key Details
? Mission & Vision
Mission: “Protect lives and infrastructure through intelligent surveillance.”
Vision: “To be the global partner of choice for mission-critical security solutions.”
? Core Offerings
eyes.py® ?️: AI-driven mobile surveillance systems used by UK police and NATO forces.
juno® ANPR ?: High-speed license plate recognition for traffic enforcement and border control.
RailSmart ?: Real-time CCTV and passenger counting for railways (deployed in London Underground).
? Global Presence
Clients in the UK, Europe, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.
Markets: B2G (Defense, Transport Authorities) & B2B (Security Firms).
? Financial Snapshot (2023)
Revenue: £18.2 million (2023).
Employees: ~100 (specialist engineers and R&D teams).
Stock: Listed on London AIM (Ticker: PEG).
? Achievements & Awards
? Queen’s Award for Enterprise (2021) – Innovation in Security Technology.
? Defense Technology Excellence Award (2023) for eyes.py® systems in Ukraine.
? ISO 9001 certified for quality management.
? Leadership Team
CEO Raschid Abdullah: Joined in 2015. Revitalized focus on defense and AI-driven tech.
CTO Dr. Emily Hart: PhD in Imaging Systems. Led development of eyes.py® AI analytics.
CFO Andrew Leadbetter: Oversaw 25% revenue growth in 2023 via Middle East contracts.
? Fun Facts/Trivia
? Conflict Zone Tech: Petards’ systems deployed in Ukraine for battlefield surveillance.
? Rail Legacy: Provides CCTV for 40% of UK’s mainline trains.
? AI Innovation: eyes.py® can detect threats 3x faster than human operators.
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