Learn About Ventro's Fire Protection Mission and Values

Joined-up 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.

How Ventro Started

Ventro 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 to prioritise safety above all else.

A decade later, Ventro'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."

Pre 2013

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

01-12-2012
2013

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

01-04-2013
2014

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

06-02-2014
2015

The company has grown to employ 5 members of staff.

01-04-2015
2016

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

01-01-2016
2016

The company has grown to employ 15 members of staff.

01-01-2016
2016

Ventro takes on two Apprentices'

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'.

10-10-2017
2017

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

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.

10-10-2017
2018

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

01-04-2018
2018

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

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.

01-04-2018
2018

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

01-04-2018
2018

The company has grown to employ 25 members of staff.

01-04-2018
2019

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

02-02-2019
2019

The company has grown to employ 37 members of staff.

02-02-2019
2020

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

29-11-2020
2020

The company has grown to employ 51 members of staff.

29-11-2020
2021

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

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.

01-01-2021
2021

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

01-01-2021
2021

The company has grown to employ 59 members of staff.

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.

01-01-2022
2022

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

01-01-2022
2022

The company has grown to employ 122 members of staff.

01-01-2022
2022

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

01-01-2022
2022

Ventro's events throughout the year 2022.

01-01-2022
2023

The company has grown to employ 150 members of staff.

01-01-2023
2023

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

01-01-2023