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Email: info@gjd.co.uk
GJD Manufacturing Established
GJD was established in 1983. Our first production was a small internal PIR, along with an external PIR housed in a modified car’s rear fog lamp housing along with a lighting control box.
GJD Exhibits at IFSEC
GJD exhibited at the first IFSEC exhibition at Olympia, London in 1987, where our first generation of external OPAL PIRs and extensive Minipassive internal PIR range was launched. GJD also launched the advanced Elite PIR by prioritising the supply of external PIR’s to the blossoming CCTV market.
GJD recognised as the market leader
By 1991, GJD was recognised as the market leader in security systems. We remained committed to creating innovative products and product enhancements, which led to the development of our first wireless system, the OPAL RFX, Reciever and also the Solitair Controllers for use with our PIRs.
Principal BSIA Member
GJD becomes Principal member of the BSIA – British Security Industry Association. Please click here to see the full GJD profile on the BSIA website.
Mark Tibbenham acquires GJD
Mark Tibbenham, who was then the Managing Director of Zodion Manufacturing Limited, could foresee GJD’s potential and provided sufficient funds and expertise to drive the company forward. In December 2004, Mark was able to spearhead the acquisition of GJD. Tibbenham commented: “The decision at the time was a total no brainer. With the massive growth in CCTV and security systems in both the commercial and domestic sectors, the potential for GJD to regain its former position as a market leader, if not the market leader, was there for all to see. I am so pleased to be able to announce that once more a British company is leading the world in external PIR’s, CCTV triggers and external lighting control systems and is going from success to success”.
First D-TECT product launched at IFSEC
The first D-TECT was launched at IFSEC 2005 and in September of the same year GJD moved its head quarters to Birch Business Park in Heywood, Greater Manchester. The next innovation from GJD was our D-TECT 2 in October that year. Today, GJD’s D-TECT range is widely recognised as the most reliable and performance beating range of detectors available. Exceptional capture rates are guaranteed and false alarms are kept to an absolute minimum, enabling all industries to deal with genuine threats and thereby reducing operating costs.
D-TECT 3 launched
The D-TECT 3 appeared in March 2006 and the DygiZone lighting controller followed in May that year. In June of 2006, GJD became a finalist in the Best New Intruder Alarm Product Category at IFSEC Security Industry Innovation Awards.
High performance in the Export market
The fast pace of change was maintained in 2007 with the launch of D-TECT 1, especially for the export market, the high performance D-TECT X external wireless system (PIR, Receiver and Walk Tester) with a range of up to 500 meters was also launched.
D-TECT 50 launched
The D-TECT 50, which is now one of GJD's signature products was launched in 2009. The D-TECT is a BS8418 compliant PIR with a detection range up to 50m.
GJD Sees Phenomenal Growth
In 2011 both the UK and export markets saw phenomenal growth for GJD as distributors and end-users identifed GJD as a market leader. Finalist again in the CCTV System of the Year Category at the IFSEC Security Industry Innovation Awards at IFSEC 2011.
Advanced LED Technology
In 2012, GJD acquired 51% share in Advanced LED Technology, with the positive integration of GJD and ALT's resources at the Group HQ in Heywood, Greater Manchester. New product launches: D-LITE and D-TECT 40.
GJD Celebrates 30 years
In 2013, GJD celebrated 30 years of successful British manufacturing. Today product innovation is always at the forefront of our growth strategy and we strive to remain a UK market leader in the manufacturing of professional external detector equipment. In May 2013 GJD successfullylaunched its D-TECT Laser at IFSEC.
GJD acquires 100% of Advanced LED Technology
In September 2014 GJD acquired 100% shares in Advanced LED Technology. Various other achivements include winning the "Rochdale Business of the Year" award at the Rochdale Business Awards 2014. Clarius IR LED Illuminators were also used at the Stonehenge visitors centre "Infra-red Clarius units from GJD protects ‘one of the wonders of the world".
New Product launches
· Clarius PLUS launch · Laser-Watch launch · D-TECT IP range launch Award recognitions: · October – DETEKTOR Award – D-TECT 2 IP highly commended September Finalist in Rochdale Business awards for Business of the Year category
New website launch
The new website has been designed to provide visitors with a user-friendly experience. The site revamp is part of the GJD rebrand and is packed with extensive content as well as a new and intuitive look and feel. Designed and built with user-experience in mind, the website offers significantly improved navigation and better functionality. It has been complied using the latest technology, ensuring compatibility with all known browsers and devices. Mark Tibbenham, GJD’s Managing Director commented: “We are delighted to announce the launch of our new website. The site and our GJD brand refresh are now more closely aligned with the company’s strategic objective for UK and international growth”.
