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Leading Fire Safety Specialist in the UK

Ventro Group specialises in working with local authorities, housing associations and private sector organisations. With over 1,000 sites currently in operation nationally and over 100,000 sites worked since incorporation, Ventro Group demonstrates proven scalability and is well-positioned to deliver high service standards for planned fire safety programmes.

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Our Approach To Fire Safety

Ventro provides a full range of fire safety services to building owners, from initial consultancy, surveying and auditing, through to installation, and ongoing maintenance. These services are across multiple disciplines, from fire compartmentation works such as Fire Doors and Fire Stopping, through to Fire Alarms, Fire Sprinklers and Emergency Lighting. This joined-up approach to fire safety means complete audit trails for building owners, and delivers the principles of the Golden Thread of information, as detailed in the Hackitt Report.

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3-Step
Approach

Our unique approach to fire safety uses a 3-step process to go beyond simple compliance.

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100,000 Sites
Nationally

Ventro has reached fire protection compliance on 100,000 sites across the whole of the UK.



How Ventro Group Started

Ventro Group was established with the aim of providing sector-leading fire safety solutions with a focus on safety. Founding Director Howard Melvin, who had prior experience in the industry, was disappointed with the existing fire safety solutions being offered and founded Ventro Group to prioritise safety above all else.

A decade later, Ventro Group's approach to fire safety continues to drive the industry forward. According to Managing Director Harvey Melvin, "the safety of residents and the public must always be the top priority."

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Ventro Through The Years

  • Pre 2013

    Howard Melvin founding director of Ventro Group has worked in the construction industry for 40+ years.

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    01-12-2012

  • 2013

    Incorporation Date with only 3 members of staff working out of a portable cabin. 

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    01-04-2013

  • 2014

    The first large housing association planned programme of fire safety works was secured.

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    06-02-2014

  • 2015

    The company has grown to employ 5 members of staff. 

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    01-04-2015

  • 2016

    Rented out an office unit located at Faraday Mill, Plymouth. 

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    01-01-2016

  • 2016

    The company has grown to employ 15 members of staff.

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    01-01-2016

  • 2016

    Ventro takes on two Apprentices' 

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    01-01-2016

  • 2017

    Plymouth Herald awarded Ventro SME Business of the year.

    Plymouth Herald awarded Ventro Directors Ross and Harvey Melvin the 'Young Person of the Year Award'.

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    10-10-2017

  • 2017

    Technical Director Howard Melvin carried out a presentation for the MOD Defence Fire Risk Management Organisation.Artboard 9

    10-10-2017

  • 2017

    Omnizone was launched. Omnizone was the Active Fire Prevention services side of Ventro. These two brands then fell under Aquilam Group.

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    10-10-2017

  • 2018

    Ventro opened up their new Head Quarters office in Estover, Plymouth.

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    01-04-2018

  • 2018

    Ventro's two apprentices' were awarded the completion certificates by The Hon. Oliver Colvill MP.

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    01-04-2018

  • 2018

    Ventro held the grand opening of the downstairs office, The Rt Hon. Johnny Mercer MP did the honours of cutting the ribbon.

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    01-04-2018

  • 2018

    Ventro held its first Round Table event in collaboration with Rutland.

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    01-04-2018

  • 2018

    The company has grown to employ 25 members of staff.

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    01-04-2018

  • 2019

    Ventro held its first knowledge-sharing and networking live event. 

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    02-02-2019

  • 2019

    The company has grown to employ 37 members of staff.

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    02-02-2019

  • 2020

    Ventro opened up an office in Nottingham, Ripley to accommodate further company growth.

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    29-11-2020

  • 2020

    The company has grown to employ 51 members of staff.

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    29-11-2020

  • 2021

    Ventro were awarded 'Nationwide Fire Safety Specialists of the Year' by SME News.

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    01-01-2021

  • 2021

    Ventro HQ expands by renovating upstairs and celebrates the grand opening with The Lord Mayor of Plymouth, Terri Beer cutting the ribbon.

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    01-01-2021

  • 2021

    Ventro opens up a hub in Scotland to accommodate for growth in the north. 

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    01-01-2021

  • 2021

    The company has grown to employ 59 members of staff.

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    01-01-2021

  • 2022

    Ventro launched its sister brand LivGreen, who are Retrofit Specialists to help landlords and property owners reach their net zero goals by 2050.

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    01-01-2022

  • 2022

    Ventro opens up a central office hub in Bristol for LivGreen.

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    01-01-2022

  • 2022

    The company has grown to employ 122 members of staff.

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    01-01-2022

  • 2022

    Ventro donated over 950 items to housing residents in need at Christmas to provide support in difficult financial times. 

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    01-01-2022

  • 2022

    Ventro's events throughout the year 2022.

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    01-01-2022

  • 2023

    The company has grown to employ 150 members of staff.

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    01-01-2023

  • 2023

    Ventro has been a CPD Certified Member for 5 years, presenting knowledge-sharing events to like-minded individuals.

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    01-01-2023

Accreditations & Training
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