SECURITY SOLUTIONS FOR THE MANUFACTURING SECTOR

Protecting Production Excellence Across Europe

For 25 years, Evolution has been working with manufacturing clients to provide integrated security solutions that keep operations running smoothly while providing the best protection possible. Our holistic approach guarantees security systems operate seamlessly with your production processes, never against them.

Evolution knows that good industrial security must protect assets and intellectual property without getting in the way of productivity. This applies to anything from precision engineering workshops to huge automobile factories.

Why Manufacturing Leaders Work with Evolution

A Deep Understanding of What Manufacturing Needs

Evolution has a lot of experience in manufacturing settings, and we've learnt that security must support, not hurt, operational excellence. We design our solutions with the reality of manufacturing in mind:

  • Management of seamless shift changes

  • Quick processing and compliance for contractors

  • Connecting to current ERP and MES systems

  • Minimal disruption during implementation

  • Scalability from small facilities to major production sites

Proven Skills in Manufacturing

Our history speaks for itself:

  • More than 50 successful manufacturing installations

  • No breaks in production during deployment

  • Full compliance with industry norms

  • Teams that know how to use lean principles well

  • knowledge of just-in-time operations


Integrated Security for Manufacturing Today

Evolution offers a full service for security solutions designed specifically for manufacturing settings:

  • Advanced access control with automation based on shifts

  • CCTV systems with intelligent analytics

  • Contractor management and safety compliance

  • Intellectual property protection protocols

  • Safety in the supply chain and compliance with TAPA

  • Integration with health and safety systems

Providing Operational Excellence

A project with a large manufacturing plant highlights Evolution's impact on manufacturing security. The facility had trouble managing contractors access, which caused frequent delays that impacted production schedules.

The complete solution delivered:

  • Fewer HSE incidents

  • Elimination of delays in manufacturing caused by security processes

  • Annual operational savings

  • Full compliance with industry standards

  • Better protection for intellectual property

“Evolution turned our site's security from a daily problem into a competitive edge. Their grasp of manufacturing procedures meant they devised a solution that genuinely increased our efficiency whilst boosting security. The time it took to get in in the morning went from two hours to fifteen minutes.”

Director of Operations at a UK Manufacturing Plant

Full Range of Manufacturing Security Services

Risk Assessment and Security Planning

Evolution’s risk and design team understands that manufacturers face specific security challenges. Our full evaluations uncover:

  • Weaknesses in production areas

  • Requirements for supply chain security

  • Needs for protecting intellectual property

  • Health and safety integration

  • Compliance requirements across multiple standards

Integration of Third Party Systems Without Problems

Our professional services team makes sure that your security solutions work seamlessly with your current infrastructure:

  • Integrating security solutions with ERP systems like SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft Dynamics

  • Real-time monitoring with MES integration

  • Syncing time and attendance

  • Alignment of health and safety systems

  • Interfaces for quality management systems

Zero Production Disruption

Evolution understands that production lines can't stop for security upgrades. Our 'hot-swap' installation methodology means zero downtime so your OEE remains unaffected:

  • Installation during scheduled maintenance times

  • Rollout by zone to keep production going

  • Test during non-production hours

  • Integrate during shift changes

  • Minimal disruption to training

  • Rapid commissioning and handover

Intellectual Property Safeguarding

  • 100% audit trail for R&D access

  • 90% reduction in IP zones tailgating

  • Automated NDA verification for visitors

  • Secure collaboration zones for partners



Complex Shift Management

  • Continental shifts: Automatic 24/7 rotation

  • Annualised hours: Flexible access matching

  • Split shifts: Multi-period permissions

  • Maintenance windows: Temporary elevated access

Security's positive impact on OEE

  • Availability: +2% through faster shift starts

  • Performance: +3% via streamlined contractor access

  • Quality: +1% through controlled environment access

  • Overall OEE improvement: 5-6%

Help and Maintenance 24/7

Manufacturing never ceases, and neither does support from Evolution:

  • Technical help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

  • Programs for preventive maintenance

  • Quick response to critical issues

  • Remote diagnostics and support for speed and convenience

  • Regular system optimisation





Meeting the Standards for Manufacturing Compliance

Evolution helps manufacturers deal with complicated compliance needs:

Security That Follows Lean Principles:

  • Automated 5S compliance monitoring

  • Visual management through dashboards

  • Waste elimination in security processes

  • Continuous improvement metrics

  • Kanban-triggered access for JIT deliveries

Industry 4.0 - Smart factory integration

  • IoT sensor correlation with access events

  • Predictive maintenance access scheduling

  • Digital twin security modelling

  • AR-guided visitor management

  • Blockchain supply chain verification

Management of Compliance Automatically

  • Dashboards for compliance in real time

  • Making reports automatically

  • Records of the audit trail

  • Keeping track of contractor certifications

Standards for Quality

  • ISO 9001, 14001, 27001 and 45001

  • HSE compliance and reporting

  • Industry-specific standards (AS9100, BRC, GMP)

  • Export control regulations

Standards for Safety

  • TAPA certification

  • Cyber Essentials compliance

  • GDPR for data protection

  • Insurance requirements

Employee-Owned Partnership

Evolution is an employee-owned business, which gives it some unique benefits when it comes to partnerships in manufacturing:

  • Long-term view that fits with the cycles of manufacturing investment

  • Every team member is responsible for their own actions

  • Service that is stable and continuous

  • Investment in continuous improvement

  • Understanding of operational excellence principles

Our 260+ employee-owners appreciate that protecting your production means protecting their own future success.






Solutions for Specific Sectors

Automotive Manufacturing

  • Just-in-time security protocols

  • Managing supplier access

  • Protection of ‘quality’ zones

  • Help with IATF 16949 compliance

Aerospace and
Defence

  • Systems that follow AS9100

  • Securing export controls

  • Integration of supplier vetting

Food and
Drink

  • Following the BRC standard

  • Managing access to hygiene zones

  • Integration of temperature monitoring

  • Control of access to allergen areas

Electronics and Technology

  • Security protocols that are ESD safe

  • Protecting intellectual property

  • Security in the R&D area

  • Systems for tracking components

Pharmaceuticals and
Life Sciences

  • Access control that meets GMP standards

  • Rules for cleanrooms

  • Monitoring areas with controlled temperatures

  • Integration of batch tracking

Making Security Partnerships

Evolution works directly with manufacturing companies to provide security solutions that improve the efficiency of their operations:


  • A thorough assessment of the security needs of your production environment that finds ways to make things better without causing any problems.

  • Working together to create a security architecture that works with your production processes and helps you reach your business goals.

  • Carefully planned deployment that respects production schedules and maintains operational continuity throughout.

  • Regular assessments and updates to your system to make sure security keeps pace with your evolving production needs.

Change the way you protect your manufacturing

Contact Evolution to talk about how our security solutions and services can help secure and improve your manufacturing operations: