Control Group

What Control Group does

Control Group is a UK-headquartered provider of integrated electronic systems for commercial venues, organized around three solution pillars: Protect (CCTV, intruder detection, access control, fire protection), Perform (EPOS and IT & Communications), and Inspire (entertainment, lighting). Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Bollington (Clarence Mill, near Manchester), the company designs, installs, and maintains bespoke multi-vendor systems — including IP and analogue HD CCTV with video analytics, access control with biometric/facial recognition options, BAFE SP203-compliant fire alarm systems, VoIP/networking/cloud services, EPOS with CRM integration, audiovisual entertainment, and proprietary GorillaVision live capture and RFID/cashless payment technology for trampoline parks. It serves multi-site operators in fitness & leisure, hospitality, hotels & accommodation, trampoline parks, visitor attractions, and franchise networks.

The company's go-to-market is enterprise field sales with dedicated account managers and direct sales contacts per solution line, supplemented by platinum sponsorship of industry events (Anytime Fitness conferences in UK, Spain, and Italy; IATP EU trade shows) and content marketing via website case studies. Revenue is generated through a mix of one-time hardware and installation revenue, managed IT and communications services, recurring maintenance and 24/7 remote monitoring contracts, and entertainment/EPOS deployments; pricing is bespoke and contact-based rather than publicly disclosed. Operations span five offices across the UK (Bollington and Manchester), Spain (Barcelona and Madrid), and Italy (Milan), with sub-brands GorillaVision and TP1 retained post-acquisition and partnerships including Microsoft for cloud and integrations with social login providers for Social Wi-Fi.

Control Group operates as a private, founder-led company with no disclosed institutional or venture capital backing. The firm carries regulatory accreditations that materially shape its competitive position — the NSI NACOSS Gold Certificate (held since March 2016, audited twice yearly) for electronic security systems, and the BAFE SP203 fire detection and alarm accreditation (since July 2018) audited by BSI. Leadership includes Founder and Managing Director Stuart Fannon, alongside functional heads across operations, finance, HR, legal, and international accounts, with a dedicated Business Development Director for the visitor attractions vertical.

Name

Control Group

Legal name

Control Group

Website

https://controlgroup.tech

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Control Group is a UK-founded systems integrator delivering integrated electronic security, IT, EPOS, and entertainment solutions across Protect, Perform, and Inspire pillars to multi-site operators in fitness, hospitality, hotels, trampoline parks, visitor attractions, and franchise networks across the UK, Spain, and Italy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Security & Integrated Electronic Systems

NAICS

Security Systems Services (56162), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829), Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822)

akta.pro primary industry

Video Surveillance System Design & Site Assessment (HSAHACAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Retail CCTV/Video Review & Evidence Support (LP-focused) (BPAKAJAE)

Keywords

• Commercial security systems
• Integrated electronic systems
• Fire protection installations
• EPOS solutions
• IT communications infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Bollington

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Security Systems Installation: Installation of bespoke CCTV, access control, intruder detection, and fire protection systems for commercial premises. One-time installation revenue with ongoing maintenance contracts.
2. IT & Communications Services: Provision of VoIP, networking, cloud services, broadband, wi-fi solutions. May include hardware sales and ongoing service contracts.
3. Entertainment Solutions: Music streaming, digital signage, OLED video walls, TV services (Freeview, Sky), virtual jukeboxes for hospitality and leisure venues.
4. EPOS Systems: Electronic point of sale systems with CRM integration for retail and hospitality operators.
5. Maintenance & Support Services: Ongoing support, remote monitoring 24/7, and maintenance services for all installed systems.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Control Group designs, installs, and maintains integrated electronic systems for commercial premises across three solution categories: Protect (CCTV, intruder detection, access control, fire protection), Perform (EPOS, IT & communications), and Inspire (entertainment, lighting). The company also offers GorillaVision, an exclusive UK live capture technology for trampoline parks combining cameras, RFID wristbands, instant replay screens, and cashless payments. All solutions are bespoke/tailored to individual client needs and supported via 24/7 remote monitoring and ongoing maintenance contracts.

Product overview

Control Group is a provider of integrated electronic systems with three solution categories: Protect (CCTV Systems, Intruder Detection, Access Control, Fire Protection), Perform (EPOS, IT & Comms), and Inspire (Entertainment, Lighting). The company also offers sub-brands including GorillaVision for live capture technology in trampoline parks, TP1 for trampoline park solutions, and Social Wi-Fi as an add-on module. All solutions are designed to be scalable and tailored to specific business needs across sectors including fitness & leisure, hospitality, hotels, trampoline parks, and visitor attractions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TP1: Trampoline park brand offering integrated technology solutions including CCTV, security, IT, entertainment, and live capture technology for trampoline parks across UK and Europe.
• GorillaVision

Products and services

• CCTV Systems Scalable CCTV installations for premises protection, including IP CCTV, analogue high definition, video analytics, local and remote monitoring, and building automation. Features facial recognition login, 360° cameras, and motion detection analytics that optimise storage. Used by commercial clients across fitness, hospitality, hotels, trampoline parks, and visitor attractions.
• Intruder Detection Alarm systems designed to protect commercial premises and staff from intruders, including lone worker alarms with out-of-hours support, 24/7 monitoring, and perimeter protection. Designed for commercial venues across the company's target sectors.
• Access Control Bespoke access control systems for manned and unmanned commercial premises supporting card/fob entry, PIN, facial recognition, biometric, proximity, QR code, and smartphone (Bluetooth) access. Deployed across gyms, hospitality venues, hotels, and trampoline parks.
• Fire Protection Bespoke fire protection systems including Category P and L fire alarm systems, voice evacuation, addressable and analogue systems, wireless systems, and disabled refuge areas, compliant with British Standards (BAFE SP203 certified, audited by BSI). Designed for commercial premises across the company's target sectors.
• EPOS Electronic point of sale systems providing transaction processing, stock tracking, sales monitoring, and CRM integration for business intelligence and expansion planning. Targeted at fitness, hospitality, and leisure operators needing payment and inventory management.
• IT & Comms IT infrastructure and communications packages including VoIP telephone systems, local networking, data communication, hardware, cloud services, cyber security, broadband, Wi-Fi, and social Wi-Fi solutions. Delivered through Microsoft cloud partnership. Targets commercial venue operators needing reliable day-to-day IT.
• Entertainment Audiovisual solutions including music streaming with jukebox capabilities, digital signage (multi-screen and OLED video walls), TV services (Freeview, Sky), GorillaVision live capture technology, and digital quizzes. Designed for hospitality, leisure, and visitor attraction venues seeking new revenue streams and enhanced customer experience.
• Lighting Mood, effect, and scene lighting systems available in professional and DJ ranges, scalable to requirements including brand and theme matching. Designed for hospitality and leisure venues seeking ambience differentiation.
• GorillaVision Exclusive live capture technology for trampoline parks and visitor attractions, featuring cameras, screens, RFID wristband integration, instant replay displays, social sharing capabilities, cashless payment integration, and timing solutions for obstacle courses. Sold to trampoline park operators as a differentiated entertainment offering.
• Maintenance & Remote Monitoring Services Ongoing support, remote 24/7 monitoring, and maintenance services for all installed systems, including CCTV, security, fire protection, IT, and EPOS deployments. Recurring contracted service offered to commercial clients across the company's target sectors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Six-month CCTV footage storage capability
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationControl Group is a proud Microsoft partner providing cloud services and solutions as part of their IT and communications offerings.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Stanley Security (Securitas Technology):

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ControlGroupUK
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/controlgroup

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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