Quality Essential Distribution Limited (QED), one of the UK’s leading trade-only distributors of end-to-end CCTV and security solutions, has today announced the successful completion of a management buyout (MBO), led by Managing Director Ian Garden and backed by HSBC UK, MHA and CG Professional
Founded in 1997, QED has built an enviable reputation over the past 27 years as a trusted supply partner to integrators and installers, providing a full spectrum of CCTV and security products – from cables and components to fully implemented and managed systems. The company has been instrumental in delivering solutions across some of the UK’s most prestigious blue-chip companies and security-critical infrastructure.
The MBO, supported with financing from HSBC, marks a pivotal moment in QED’s journey and positions the business to accelerate its next phase of growth. Under Ian Garden’s continued leadership, the company will pursue a dual-track strategy of double-digit organic growth and targeted mergers and acquisitions, leveraging its strong foundations and sector expertise.
Ian Garden, who has served as Sales Director of QED for the past six years and brings over three decades of experience in CCTV, networking, and integrated systems, commented
“I am raring to go and so excited I cannot sleep, backed by an amazing management team and the full support of HSBC. This is the starting pistol that sets me off to an amazing finish!”
The transaction underscores a broader market trend of strategic consolidation in the security distribution space and highlights the strength of QED’s value proposition in an increasingly sophisticated and mission-critical sector.
The company remains committed to delivering exceptional service to its loyal base of trade customers, while expanding its capabilities to meet the evolving needs of the market.
