Company type | Private company |
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Industry | Telecommunications |
Founded | 1996 |
Headquarters | , |
Key people | Ed Heale (Chief Executive Officer), Glenn Fishwick (Chief Technical Officer), Tom Leigh (Chief Financial Officer), Greville Coe (Chief Commercial Officer) |
Products | Internet of Things, Critical Communications, security alarms |
Number of employees | 250 (2024) |
Website | www |
CSL Group are Critical IoT Connectivity Experts, providing fully managed single or multi-path solutions to connect any life, mission or business-critical IoT application. [1]
Backed by private equity since 2006, the company has expanded its reach and capabilities with a strong International presence, including offices in the UK, Spain, the Netherlands, Sweden, SE Asia and America.
They operate in highly regulated and standards-driven markets and have made six strategic acquisitions to date. The company serves key sectors such as security, telecare, and critical national infrastructure, with applications that include CCTV, alarm signalling, vehicle telematics, EV charging, digital signage, and payment terminals. Their product portfolio includes routers, SIMs, broadband, satellite, and alarm signalling equipment, catering to a wide range of customers from multi-national corporations to high street brands. Renowned for their best-in-class customer support, CSL is a multi-award-winning provider in the industry.
CSL was founded in 1996 by Simon Banks and Chris Brooks as a UK-based alarm signalling company. From 2005 to 2016 operations were run by Phil Hollett who secured backing from Octopus and then Bowmark. In 2015, Ed Heale joined the business, responsible for reshaping the company’s strategy, transforming it into a global provider of critical communication solutions.
CSL continues to grow as a global leader in critical connectivity. Notable recent achievements include being selected by Vodafone as the UK National Lottery Project Partner in 2023 and partnering with Vodafone Business in 2024 to modernize Thames Water’s communications technology ahead of the PSTN switch-off in 2027. In 2024, CSL surpassed 3 million managed connections and has developed and owns the patent for rSIM to further enhance its service offerings. Additionally, the company was recognised as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces™ in 2024, reinforcing its ongoing commitment to creating an exceptional workplace culture.
CSL operates from 11 international offices, with its head office in northwest London. Additional offices are located in Greater Manchester, Newbury, Ireland, the Netherlands, Sweden, Spain, the USA, and Southeast Asia, while their logistics warehouse is based in Wales.
As of 2024, CSL employs approximately 250 staff across its 11 international offices
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