Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Advanced Security Solutions for High-Risk Environments
Established in 1975, SDS Group has become a trusted supplier of advanced security equipment and training solutions to law enforcement, military, and border control agencies worldwide. Our expertise lies in providing robust, reliable technology for explosive detection, mine clearance, and concealed weapon identification, alongside comprehensive training programs tailored to high-risk environments. With decades of experience, we specialise in integrating cutting-edge products from industry-leading manufacturers, ensuring operational readiness in the harshest conditions. Our commitment to quality is underscored by our status as the UK service centre for Golden Engineering X-ray Generators and Ebinger metal detectors, offering comprehensive maintenance, repairs, and scheduled servicing. We deliver bespoke training packages covering equipment operation, incident management, and search procedures, ensuring personnel are prepared for critical scenarios.Our consultancy services extend to threat vulnerability assessments, blast effect analysis, and evacuation planning, drawing on 25 years of global high-profile project experience. Headquartered in Kent, we combine technical excellence with rapid response capabilities, maintaining a certified service workshop accessible by road or rail. Through strategic partnerships with brands like Garrett Metal Detectors and NIC Instruments, we provide end-to-end security solutions that prioritise safety, durability, and operational effectiveness. Our clients benefit from equipment designed for absolute reliability, supported by post-warranty maintenance and X-ray leak testing services. Continuously evolving since our founding, we remain dedicated to advancing security technology while upholding the highest standards of professionalism and client support.
Services
X-ray Generators
Metal Detection
Blast Protection
Search Equipment
Security Training
Equipment Maintenance
Threat Assessments
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- 50 years of expertise in security equipment supply and maintenance
- Partnerships with industry-leading manufacturers like Golden Engineering
- Bespoke training programs for high-risk scenarios
- UK service centre for X-ray generators and metal detectors
- Global experience in threat vulnerability assessments
Services
X-ray Generators
Portable X-ray systems designed for security and industrial applications. Combining Golden Engineering generators with Vidisco digital panels, these rugged systems provide reliable imaging in extreme environments. Ideal for explosive ordnance disposal and border control operations where durability and penetration are critical.
Metal Detection
Advanced metal detection solutions including handheld units and magnetic anomaly detectors. Ebinger and Garrett systems offer precision in locating weapons, mines, and concealed objects. Used globally for humanitarian demining, airport security, and industrial applications requiring high sensitivity and environmental resilience.
Blast Protection
Detsafe blast containment systems designed to minimize damage from explosive devices. Protect personnel and infrastructure through certified containment vessels and protective barriers. Solutions tailored for postal security, commercial buildings, and high-risk military operations with continuous technology development.
Security Training
Comprehensive training programs covering equipment operation, search procedures, and incident response. Courses range from half-day sessions to multi-week programs, including body/bag search techniques, evacuation planning, and explosive ordnance disposal for military and corporate clients.
Equipment Maintenance
Full maintenance, repair, and spares service for security equipment. Specialising in X-ray systems, metal detectors, and search tools. Certified technicians provide rapid turnaround with on-site or workshop repairs, ensuring operational readiness through scheduled servicing and emergency support.
Questions
What security equipment does SDS Group supply?
We provide X-ray generators, metal detectors, blast containment systems, search mirrors, and explosive detection kits for military, law enforcement, and border control agencies globally.
Do you offer training for security personnel?
Yes, we deliver bespoke training programs covering equipment operation, search techniques, threat management, and evacuation procedures tailored to client requirements.
Are you the official UK service centre for any brands?
We are the authorised UK service centre for Golden Engineering X-ray Generators and Ebinger metal detectors, providing repairs and maintenance.
Can you assess building security risks?
Our consultancy includes threat vulnerability assessments, blast effect analysis, and protection strategies for commercial and government buildings.
How quickly can equipment repairs be completed?
Our Kent workshop offers rapid turnaround, with some repairs completed the same day or while you wait, depending on complexity.
