Our first inroads into overseas markets were in 1978, when we began operating in Taiwan. In the years since, we have also established operations in the Republic of Korea (ROK), the People's Republic of China (PRC), Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and the United States.

The distinguishing feature of our overseas security services is that we offer SECOM-style on-line security systems customized to reflect local needs and sensibilities. By this, we mean not only installing equipment and monitoring customers’ premises from a control center, but also dispatching highly trained emergency response personnel and, if necessary, contacting the police and/or fire department. This is the same comprehensive approach we use in Japan, which differs significantly from the on-line security systems offered by European and U.S. security service providers—which, as a rule, specialize in sales, installation or monitoring—in that it enables us to better provide customers with security and peace of mind. Demand for such services continues to grow steadily in overseas markets.

Taiwan Secom, providing on-line security systems to customers in Taiwan

Taiwan Secom Co., Ltd., an affiliated company accounted for under the equity method, was established in 1978 and today enjoys the leading share of the Taiwanese security services market, and is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange. The first company in Taiwan to offer on-line security systems, Taiwan Secom continues to see its subscriber base increase steadily.

S1 emergency response vehicle on the move

S1 Corporation, an affiliated company accounted for under the equity method and established in 1981, is currently the ROK’s top security services company and is listed on the Korea Exchange. S1 provides an extensive collection of security services to an increasing number of subscribers, including homeowners, companies and large-scale commercial facilities.

Control center of Beijing Jingdun Secom Electronic Security Co., Ltd.

Recognizing the tremendous potential of the local market, SECOM began offering services in the PRC in 1992. Initially, the Company’s focus was on cities in the country’s high-growth coastal areas, but since then it has also broadened its service network to include inland cities. Today, SECOM offers services in 18 cities and continues to see solid growth in its subscriber base.

In the PRC, heightened awareness of the need for effective security continues to spur demand for high-grade services. In this environment, recognition of the intrinsic value of SECOM-style on-line security systems is rising. Going forward, SECOM will continue working to attract new customers.

Security staff of PT. Secom Indopratama (Indonesia)

Sharp economic growth has spurred an increase in security needs in Southeast Asia. The SECOM Group is expanding SECOM-style on-line security systems in the region by providing products and services that respond to local needs in individual markets.

A market leader in Thailand, SECOM is not only active in the private sector, but also participates in large-scale public sector projects, reinforcing its position in the Thai market as a comprehensive security services firm. In Malaysia, SECOM supplies security systems combining static guard services and security equipment to local companies, including those from Japan, and is firmly established in the local community. In Singapore, SECOM is developing distinctive products and providing broad-based services that accommodate a trend toward the outsourcing of services and the resulting diversification of the market. SECOM’s focus in Indonesia is on antiterrorism security products suitable for airports, harbors, major facilities and high-rise office buildings, among others, and the Company has grown to become a leader in the local security services market.

Control center of Secom Plc

In the United Kingdom, SECOM’s track record as a provider of high-grade on-line security systems has earned it a solid reputation. The Company’s expanding U.K. subscriber base currently includes major financial institutions, retail chains, companies, public facilities and large-scale commercial facilities, as well as private homes.

In 2011, SECOM acquired a specialized provider of security services for financial institutions, a move that will strengthen its position in this competitive market.

A member of the staff of Secom Australia Pty. Ltd.

SECOM’s presence in Australia dates back to 1990, when it began providing a full menu of services, including on-line security systems, static guard services, equipment installation and maintenance, among others, earning solid praise from customers.
In 2011, the Company acquired Guardall NZ Ltd., which was subsequently renamed Secom Guardall NZ Ltd. Secom Guardall is leveraging its broad service menu, which integrates its predecessor’s security equipment sales, maintenance and inspection services with SECOM’s on-line security systems and static guard services, to cultivate new demand across New Zealand.